1. Joined-up Supports to Employment

2. Training for Employment – What We Know Works: Person-centred supports Assessment of goals, needs and skills Flexible model Quality of training Close relationships with employers External Certification Continuum including Place and train

3. National Learning Network Part of the Rehab Group 60 years’ experience Expert, experienced staff 50 locations around Ireland 5,000 people p.a. International Best Practice Proven Results 9/10 success rate

4. Achievements of People who attend NLN – Outcomes Employment is main goal Education 2005-2010 90% progress to employment or further education / training 28,000 Certification Awards

5. Person Supports Employer NLN’s Strengths Person-focused Local and Nationwide Relevant to ALL people Very high-quality services Continuous intake - 52 weeks p.a. Outcomes / results- driven Employer Brokerage

6. NLN Works with people with a wide range of diverse needs

7. Teacher / Trainer Resource Teacher Work-related Social Skills Instructor Rehabilitation Officer PsychologistReferral Agency Internal & External Advocates Case Manager Employer Liaison Key Worker NLN Builds Support Around the Person

8. NLN Ensures Person Gains… Individual Assessment Core Competencies Core Generic Skills Vocationally Specific Skills Place & Train Delivery Support in Job & in Community Experiential Learning

9. NLN is Recognised as Aligned with International Best Practice EFQM - Recognised for Excellence Level 4 EQUASS Award Excellence Through People FETAC Approved

10. NLN Uses ‘Place & Train’ Employer-based training programmes Identify person’s needs Identify employer’s needs Create bridges between them Sustainable employment outcomes Courses suited to local employment

11. Rehab JobFit Foundation Learning – young people Apprenticeships 1200 disabled learners-2010 Prime Contractors in UK Work Programme Wales and South West England

12. Integrated employment Utilises WSS – WorkPath supports Leading-edge; e.g. Rehab Recycle Ireland, Netherlands, Poland Part time employment while accessing HSE –funded resource centre services

13. Haven: Employment Momentum Skills: Work Choice Programme

14. The Changing Environment

15. Challenges and Solutions Maintaining outcomes levels with scarcer availability of jobs Inflexible systems - system-driven, not person-driven Lack of understanding; anecdotal = media doom and gloom impacts morale Employer relationships - meeting business needs and supports Flexible systems and flexible training Supportive environment which spans training and employer supports

16. Enjoy these real success stories. Thank you for your attention.