We are delighted to welcome the following organisations on board as our id+futures Project Business Partners, each offering a 3-month paid work placement to a student with an intellectual disability. Click on the logos to find out more about each organisation.
id+ Project Business Partners
Call for New Business Partners
We are now welcoming expressions of interest from organisations that would like to become id+ Project Business Partners, by offering a paid work placement opportunity to a student with an intellectual disability.
How Will It Benefit My Organisation?
The business case for organisations with a disability-inclusive culture has been well established, and is outlined in the graphic below which summarises research by and .
Public Sector Duty
In addition, for public sector organisations the government has set a target to increase employment of people with disabilities from 3% to 6% by the end of 2024.
What Support Is Available?
We understand that some organisations might have questions or concerns about employing someone with an intellectual disability. We offer a suite of support options to all our Business Partners, including Disability Awareness Training, scheduled site visits and video calls, online drop-in sessions, and ongoing phone/email contact as required.
Next Steps
If you have questions, or would like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Project Manager Mary Byrne on idplus@ucc.ie.
id+ futures Project
Contact us
5 Brighton Villas, Western Road, 深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork , T12 EC95