Jill Pick – Vice-Chair of The Disability Resource Centre giving the welcoming address
Dr Rhidian Lewis, University of Bedfordshire Apprenticeships Lead
The Disability Resource Centre and University of Bedfordshire Employer Academy
90% of the people that attended the event thought it was beneficial and inspiring
Our exciting collaboration between The Disability Resource Centre and University of Bedfordshire Employer Academy saw seven speakers take centre stage to share their knowledge with local business leaders.
- Over 3 hours, with free welcoming refreshments and a free lunch, it was a fantastic chance for employers to gain valuable insight into creating inclusive workplaces
The speakers and event format included:
- Jill Pick, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, The Disability Resource Centre
- How Apprenticeships Work – Dr Rhidian Lewis, University of Bedfordshire Apprenticeships Lead
- Apprentice Experience – Chelsea Smith, Team Leader, The Disability Resource Centre
- Carers Employment Rights – Sandra Wood, Mental Health Care Link Worker, Carers in Beds
- Inclusive and Supportive Workplaces – Tracy Plunkett, Head of Learning, Development and Research; and Abdul Kalique, Recruitment Advisor both from Keech Hospice Care
- Employee Resource Groups and Initiatives to Build a More Inclusive Workplace – Natasha Haywood, Global CSS Operations Manager, Teletrac Navman
- The Disability Confident Journey – Clare Copleston, Operations Manager, The Disability Resource Centre
- Q & A with the speakers
Key highlights
- Disability Confident training: Learn how to foster a Disability Confident workplace and enhance your organisation’s inclusivity
- Supporting carers: Gain insights on effectively supporting employees who are carers
- Maximising apprenticeships: Discover strategies to leverage government-funded apprenticeships to benefit your business
Chelsea Smith, Team Leader, The Disability Resource Centre
Sandra Wood, Mental Health Care Link Worker, Carers in Beds
Tracy Plunkett, Head of Learning, Development and Research; and Abdul Kalique, Recruitment Advisor both from Keech Hospice Care
Natasha Haywood, Global CSS Operations Manager, Teletrac Navman
Kelly Campbell – Project and Event Coordinator, The Disability Resource Centre – Thanks to Kelly for organising such a great event.
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