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05/06/2014
QUB Disability Placements Begin
12 people with disabilities are beginning a one-year paid placement at Queen's University Belfast this week, it has been announced.
The Queen’s Inclusive Employment Scheme, which is supported by the Department for Employment and Learning, is offering a range of jobs from clerical work to technical and manual work and which span a range of School and Directorates at the University.
Director of Human Resources at Queen’s, Sean McGuickin, said: "We are delighted to launch the University’s first ever Queen’s Inclusive Employment Scheme and believe that these placements will be mutually beneficial to both Queen’s and the individuals in the roles. We are committed to providing pathways to professions. This Programme is a great opportunity for those who have been unable to get work, or have had to leave work because of a disability, to develop skills and gain valuable work experience."
Minister for Employment and Learning Dr Stephen Farry said: "People with a disability share the same employment and career aspirations as everyone else. I am delighted that Queen’s University have worked in close partnership with my Department’s Disability Employment Service and the various disability organisations to make this happen. The Queen’s Inclusive Employment Scheme can be used as a template for others to follow, and I wish all those involved every success over the coming year and beyond."
(IT/MH)
The Queen’s Inclusive Employment Scheme, which is supported by the Department for Employment and Learning, is offering a range of jobs from clerical work to technical and manual work and which span a range of School and Directorates at the University.
Director of Human Resources at Queen’s, Sean McGuickin, said: "We are delighted to launch the University’s first ever Queen’s Inclusive Employment Scheme and believe that these placements will be mutually beneficial to both Queen’s and the individuals in the roles. We are committed to providing pathways to professions. This Programme is a great opportunity for those who have been unable to get work, or have had to leave work because of a disability, to develop skills and gain valuable work experience."
Minister for Employment and Learning Dr Stephen Farry said: "People with a disability share the same employment and career aspirations as everyone else. I am delighted that Queen’s University have worked in close partnership with my Department’s Disability Employment Service and the various disability organisations to make this happen. The Queen’s Inclusive Employment Scheme can be used as a template for others to follow, and I wish all those involved every success over the coming year and beyond."
(IT/MH)
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