Graduates, Learnerships & Workplace Readiness

Event Recap – St Vincent School for the Deaf

The learners with disabilities in Melrose, Johannesburg North, benefited from the Work Readiness Event on Tuesday, 3 August 2021.  Adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols, 50 Grade 11 and 12 students heard from industry experts about how to prepare for life beyond school. Topics included how to handle a job interview, drafting of a winning CV

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Post Event St Vincent School for the Deaf with BCEI

The disabled learners in Melrose, Johannesburg North, benefited from the latest Work Readiness Event which kicked off once again in the new schooling term on Tuesday, 3 August 2021.  While the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities may be widely acknowledged, demystifying, and highlighting the largely marginalised disability sector as well as the sourcing and

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Tomorrow is the next in our Workplace Readiness Events – We would love for you to join!

We would love for you to join us on this important initiative. This Youth Month, disabled learners in Melrose benefit from Work Readiness Programme this week. While the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities may be widely acknowledged, demystifying, and highlighting the largely marginalised disability sector as well as the sourcing and accessing of relevant

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PIC and Disability Connect join forces for a Workplace Readiness Day At Filadelfia School for the Physically Challenged

Last week, disabled learners in Soshanguve benefited from the Disability Connect Work Readiness Programme, sponsored by PIC, which took place at Filadelfia School for the Physically Challenged. Youth Month is the perfect time to remind these learners to keep their eye on their abilities, and not be held by any any disability they may have,

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Momentum sponsors the Disability Connect Workplace Readiness Programme at The Adelaide Tambo School For The Physically Challenged

This Youth Month, disabled learners in Soweto benefited from the Disability Connect Workplace Readiness Programme. It kicked off at Adelaide Tambo High School For the Physically Challenged and was sponsored by Momentum. While the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities may be widely acknowledged, demystifying, and highlighting the largely marginalised disability sector as well as

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Grow Right – building a more inclusive, diverse and empowered South African workforce

Disability inclusion involves creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and a workplace that offers opportunities for all employees to reach their potential and expand their knowledge, subsequently creating an innovative and forward-thinking team. Employees of such companies are more likely to experience increased job satisfaction, higher levels of trust, and be more engaged. With a

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Rectron SA: Helping those with Cerebral Palsy bridge the digital divide

FUTURE-FOCUSED SOCIAL INVESTMENT Recognising how difficult 2020 was for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of South Africa (UCPA), Rectron South Africa donated ICT equipment valued at R171 104 to the organisation. The company believes that “ICT equipment is an enabler, which is why this year we want to give these essential tools to those who

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Become a partner and adopt a school for the Disability Connect Workplace Readiness Day for the Class of 2021

This workplace readiness programme helps prepare 1 000 learners living with disabilities for what they can expect after school. The 2nd annual Disability Connect Workplace Readiness Day will take place in April 2021. As the class of 2021 prepare to leave their schools and journey out into the world, this is your opportunity to assist

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I Love Coffee – breaking down barriers between the hearing and the Deaf

“I Love Coffee is a coffee shop that breaks down barriers between the hearing and the Deaf. It’s more than a space. It’s about mindset. It’s about changing a view of a disability that it isn’t in fact a disability, but more of an opportunity, uncovering the wonderful world of the Deaf culture.” These are

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