Qualifications 6.5% of working age non-disabled people do not hold formal qualifications. What percentage of disabled people do not hold formal qualifications? A.9% B.15% C.19%

Degree Level Qualification 28% of working age non-disabled people hold a degree-level qualifications. What percentage of disabled people hold a degree-level qualification? A.8% B.15% C.25%

Degree Level Qualification 28% of working age non-disabled people hold a degree-level qualifications. What percentage of disabled people hold a degree-level qualification? A.8% B.15% C.25%

School Experiences What percentage of disabled young people reported negative experiences in mainstream education, in part due to poor facilities and negative attitudes of other people? A.13% B.20% C.26%

School Experiences What percentage of disabled young people reported negative experiences in mainstream education, in part due to poor facilities and negative attitudes of other people? A.13% B.20% C.26%

Employment In 2012, 76.4% of working age non-disabled people were employed. What percentage of working age disabled people were employed? A.46% B.56% C.66%

Employment In 2012, 76.4% of working age non-disabled people were employed. What percentage of working age disabled people were employed? A.46% B.56% C.66%

Control What percentage of disabled people say they do not frequently have choice and control over their daily life. A.15% B.25% C.35%

Control What percentage of disabled people say they do not frequently have choice and control over their daily life. A.15% B.25% C.35%

Independence What percentage of disabled people say they do not frequently have choice and control over their daily life. A.15% B.25% C.35%

Independence What percentage of disabled people say they do not frequently have choice and control over their daily life. A.15% B.25% C.35%

Making a Difference by Working Together The Employer’s Contribution

Practical Support into Schools and Colleges Volunteering Mentoring Influencing curriculum design Interview preparation Enterprise initiatives Guest speakers

Invaluable Experience in the Workplace Work experience placements Supported internships Traineeships Voluntary work Paid/casual employment

 Changing life outcomes  Confidence  Skills for the workplace  Social skills  Daring to have ambition Impact on Schools and Colleges

 Inspiring students across our schools and colleges  Local partners  Feeder schools Impact on Schools and Colleges

 Breaking down the barriers to disability confidence  Confidence to make reasonable adjustments  ‘Can do’ attitude Impact on Employer

“When I was at school I was concerned about my future, as someone with special needs I knew it would be very hard to get employment. This programme has made me realise that even with special needs I can achieve my goals like everyone else.” “When you have special needs doors close. This programme has given me the opportunity to show that I have got skills and abilities.” Impact on Students

“This project has shown me that I am worth investing in, that I have got something to give society and the workplace”. “The EmployAbility programme has given us the platform to develop and learn important life skills in an environment like no other. The programmes impact on us has been life changing and will give us the best chance of leading a fulfilling and rewarding life”. Impact on Students

“I was really worries for my son’s future, I never dreamt that he would get an opportunity like this. After this experience I know he is going to be successful”. “I always knew how talented he was but I didn’t think he would get the chance to prove it in the workplace. I couldn’t be more proud”. “This opportunity is going to give my son the chance to earn his own money and feel successful, everything he deserves”. Impact on Parents

Every young person has the right to aspire to the very best for their future and succeed in the workplace. Through partnership work we can set the benchmark and raise aspiration within other organisations. Every young person has the right to aspire to the very best for their future and succeed in the workplace. Through partnership work we can set the benchmark and raise aspiration within other organisations. Why should we work together to provide these opportunities?