This-Ability project is targeted at young people with a disability/learning disability, learning difficulty or a long-term health condition, who require support in accessing and gaining employment and may need ongoing support within the workplace to ensure they sustain their job.
A young person’s journey will progress through 3 stages of This-Ability:
Stage 1. Ready, Willing & Able
Build up evidence of progress on the 6 Core Capabilities.
In order to progress though the Ready, Willing & Able stage of This-Ability, a participant will need to complete and evidence 6 capabilities in their employability passport.
- Reliability
- Openness
- Motivation
- Self-esteem
- Resilience
- Awareness of labour market
Stage 2. World of Work
Our sector specific training includes opportunities to gain experience in.
- Retail
- Media
- Customer Service
- Coaching in schools
Stage 3. Good to Go
Have the opportunity for tailored job search, one-to-one sessions, mock interviews and practicing use of the passport if not in employment when they leave stage two.
A young person will have achieved a completed This-Ability employability passport and will be considered Good to Go.
