How we can help Training Employing a disabled apprentice makes good business sense 27.04.2021 Employing a disabled apprentice makes good business sense. By opening up apprenticeship opportunities to disabled people you can: Connect to a wider pool of potential employees Gain a new and diverse range of skills and experience Enhance diversity and inclusion in your organisation Increase disability awareness within your workforce Ensure you are an equal opportunity employer Disabled people have a broad range qualifications, skills and experience which are relevant to all sectors and roles. Plus disabled people problem solve continually on a daily basis - much more than someone who has not got a disability. Disabled people can also provide a different perspective to help develop new and innovative ideas, products, and services. These attributes are extremely desirable for any employer. If you want to find out more about taking on a disabled apprentice contact: Lisa McVeigh, Training Support Services Manager (Temporary) Mobile: 07967 737470 E-mail: [email protected] or Anne Reid, Job Match Manager (Interim), Mobile: 07767 112291 E-mail: [email protected]