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I'm thrilled to have completed my social internship at Prashraya Welfare Foundation. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have contributed 90 hours of work towards making a positive impact. Special shoutout to Divam sir for his invaluable guidance and support throughout my journey. This experience has not only honed my skills but also deepened my passion for social impact. #SocialInternship #prashrayawelfare Foundation #Gratitude #Sociallmpact #ProfessionalGrowth #NonProfit #VolunteerWork #MentorshipMatters #Leadership #Community Development"

Last week, our #GoodEmployment news highlighted: 🔵 Sheffield Charity Launches UK’s First Careers Website for Modern Slavery Survivors | Causeway Charity Sheffield charity Causeway, in partnership with Bright Future Co-operative, launches the UK's first careers website for modern slavery survivors, offering fast-tracked, safe employment opportunities. The platform aims to connect survivors with companies committed to ethical hiring practices. Businesses can post job vacancies and receive training to support the integration of survivors into the workforce. 🔵 Action to tackle UK engineering skills gap | Enginuity The manifesto outlines five actions: making qualifications more flexible, incentivising recruitment in skills-shortage industries, ensuring adequate funding for technical education, creating a skills observatory, and refining the Apprenticeship Levy. Supported by major organisations, the manifesto aims to prepare the workforce for future challenges. 🔵 Bolton Neurodiversity Toolkit shortlisted for a health award The Bolton Neurodiversity Toolkit, created by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust staff to support colleagues with neurodivergent conditions, has been shortlisted for the GM Health and Care Champion Awards 2024. The toolkit includes guidelines for fostering conversations on neurodiversity and workplace adjustments. Read more: https://ow.ly/6hBs50S6w1G

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), Safal is proud to share resources our team has developed through the leadership of the U.S. Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship Academy, including online training on topics aimed at helping employers learn about Providing Reasonable Accommodations for individuals with disabilities. https://lnkd.in/gkS9Yr2F This training is designed to help #Apprenticeship sponsors engage a larger pipeline of workers and learn about resources such as the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), which is the leading provider of free, confidential, and expert on workplace accommodations. JAN’s nationwide survey of employers found that “...employers report that the benefits from making workplace accommodations far outweigh their associated costs...including retaining valuable employees, improving productivity and morale, and reducing workers’ compensation and training costs.” The RA Academy can provide #apprenticeship sponsors, participating employers, and apprentices with valuable information on the topic.  https://lnkd.in/e6XDpmu #WorkforceDevelopment #NDEAM 

🔍 Apprenticeship Standards Update: Important Guidelines on Version Changes 🔍 For those involved in apprenticeship delivery, it's crucial to stay updated with the latest apprenticeship standards and assessment guidelines. The apprenticeship funding rules (rules 252–266) provide clear instructions on transitioning to a new version of a standard. For example, the Community Activator Coach standard has seen several revisions: Version 1.2: End-point assessment plan revised (Start date: 21/12/2023) Version 1.1: Standard and end-point assessment plan revised (Start date: 13/11/2023, End date: 20/12/2023) Version 1.0: Approved for delivery (Start date: 15/12/2017, End date: 12/11/2023) Source: https://lnkd.in/exwBVDUU When submitting ILR data, it is essential to reference the correct version for your apprentice, which aligns to the version on ACE360. A version log can also be accessed on the IfATE website by scrolling to the bottom of the standard’s page. For further guidance, feel free to reach out to compliance@eliteawarding.co.uk for assistance. Stay informed, for quick certification! #ApprenticeshipStandards #Compliance #EndPointAssessment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CoachingStandards

Being in a shelter can further traumatize, so a community-based solution respecting autonomy is ideal. Here's an update incorporating your thoughtful suggestions: Survivor Empowerment Community Mission: To empower individuals exiting abusive situations by providing supportive housing, vocational training, counseling and advocacy services within a private residential community setting as an alternative to shelters. Housing: - Cluster of small, self-contained mini-homes/apartments on secured land, with communal amenities like a garden, workshop spaces. - Trades Mentorship: Survivors apprentice with contractors to help build their own homes, gaining valuable job skills. Vocational Training: - Courses in areas like carpentry, electrical work, accounting led by local trade professionals and employers. - Paid apprenticeships/internships to gain experience and rapid job placement. Counseling & Advocacy: - Therapists provide trauma-informed counseling, life coaching onsite or via telehealth for accessibility. - Navigators help access legal aid, filing protection orders, benefit programs, healthcare etc. Community Support: - Peer support groups offer empowerment through shared experience and service to others. - Childcare, transportation, meals nurture healing and independence. This community-driven, survivor-centered approach repairs harms of past systems while preventing revictimization. Feedback on additions/refinements is welcome.

What social value means to us... Working with housing providers is about more than business success; we want to have a genuine impact on the communities and, most importantly, the people we serve. We also recognise that each provider and community has unique goals and values. That's why we collaborate with our customers when developing initiatives to make sure we align our efforts. By working together, we can have the biggest, positive impact. Here are just some of the ways we help provide greater social value via our contracts: - Providing tailored training programs for residents, equipping them with valuable skills to broaden their employment opportunities - Offering apprenticeships and placements in City Plumbing branches, enabling individuals to gain hands-on experience and essential employability skills - Extending a helping hand to those facing barriers to employment - Supporting local school teams by sponsoring their kits and encouraging a sense of community pride - Volunteering our time and resources for community projects, from neighbourhood clean-ups to initiatives promoting sustainability and well-being #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #SocialResponsibility

The trades continually are overlooked by people with disabilities. There is no better place to think adaptation and innovation. There should also be plenty of opportunity to transfer skills. I recently had a conversation with an employment councillor at a rehab centre. She had a number of clients from the construction industry who needed to transition. They were looking at sales of construction equipment. No one was interested in hiring them because they didn’t have a degree or the right computer skills. Who better to promote your equipment than someone who has spent a lifetime in the trade? Employers, rethink your approach. #Trades #Retrain #Disability

It's not too late to register! Join us for this month's webinar and gain an overview of the comprehensive Apprenticeship Toolkit, designed to support and enhance apprenticeship programs. https://lnkd.in/g5nW9xMX #ApprenticeshipToolkit #ApprenticeshipPrograms #CareerDevelopment #SkillsTraining #JobTraining

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Join QE: Technical Assistance for Quality Employment Thursday, July 18, at noon CT. Featuring several IIRER staff, this webinar will provide an overview of the comprehensive Apprenticeship Toolkit, designed to support and enhance apprenticeship programs. Learn more and register ⤵️ #IIRER 🔸 #Innovation 🔹 #WisdomWednesday 🔸 #Evaluation 🔹 #Resources 🔸 #Community 🔹 #Webinar 🔸 #Discovery

Are you looking to maximise your social value? Vericon can help you do just that by improving communication, streamlining operations, and predicting maintenance issues - all to enhance the living experience of your residents. Learn how Vericon can boost your social value: https://lnkd.in/epq9FTKE #socialvalue #communication #efficiency #maintenance #vericon