About this Event
To bring together education providers, employers, and partner organisations to collaborate on increasing meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals in our community.
Agenda
?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Arrival/ Refreshments
?: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Welcome and remarks
Info: - Purpose of the forum and desired outcomes
- Brief introductions to participating organisations
?: 10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
Setting the scene the local Supported Internship Landscape
Info: -Overview of current supported internship programmes, successes, and challenges
-Insights into local employment data and partnership impact
?: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote: The Power of Partnership
Info: - The role of employers, education providers, and agencies in shaping inclusive employment pathways
- How collaborative models are driving success
?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion: “Breaking Barriers — Creating Real Opportunities”
Info: - Discussion with employers, education providers, and supported interns
- What’s working, what’s missing, and what support is needed
?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Interactive Workshop: Building Our Local Action Plan
Info: - How can we expand employer engagement?
- What support do providers and employers need to sustain placements?
- What commitments or next steps can each stakeholder take?
Each table shares key ideas back to the wider group for collective action.
?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Info: Informal opportunity to connect, share contact details, and explore partnership opportunities.
?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Summary and Next Steps
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Partnership For Learning Charity, South Road, Speke, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
