Transcript National Learning Network

National Learning
Network Individual
approaches to ensuring
sustainable employment
outcomes
Marie Kelly
NLN WHO WE ARE
• Specialist Education, Training,
& Employment Access services
• Specialists in helping people
overcome barriers
to employment
• Work with all types of disabilities
• Focused on Employment as a
main goal
NLN WHO WE ARE
• 50 different types of vocational training
programmes
• 5,000 students
• All training designed to lead directly to jobs+
• Nationwide network of 3,500 Employers
Profiling and Assessment
Diverse Client Population
1%
7%
3%
Mental Health
Learning
4%
34%
8%
Physical Medical Disability
Communications
18%
Neurological Condition
25%
Sensory
Mobility
Disability Category
Undefined
ALIGNED WITH INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICE
EFQM - Recognised for Excellence
EQUASS Award
Excellence Through People Award
FETAC Approved Training
FLEXIBLE & PERSONALISED APPROACH
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Individual
Employment
Action
Plan
Pre-training
Assessment
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Employability Skills
Mandatory
Work
Placement
Vocational
Skills
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In-training
Supports
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Transition
Supports
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Pre-training
Assessment
Individual Assessments
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Application
Interview
Health Report
Risk Assessment
Individualised Needs Analysis
Psychologist/Educational Assessment
Practical Skills Assessment
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Individual
Employment
Action
Plan
Action Plan
• Personal assessments  documented
Individual Employment Action Plan
• Reviewed & updated monthly with Key
Worker
• Facilitates structured guidance and advice
• Overarching aim is to move person towards
employment and/or higher educational
opportunities
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Employability Skills
Employability Skills Training
SOCIAL
BEHAVIOUR &
COMMUNICATION
Communication
skills
Appropriate
behaviour
Supervision
Team-working
SELFMANAGEMENT
Time management
Adaptability
Reliability
Motivation
Concentration
Problem-solving
Equal opportunities
Health & Safety
GENERAL
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Literacy &
Numeracy
Self confidence
Personal
presentation
Living skills
Independent travel
Health & well-being
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Vocational Skills
Vocational Skills Training
Labour market relevant skills
Information Technology
Business & Office Skills
Tourism, Catering & Sports
Horticulture & Green keeping
Art, Craft and Multimedia Design
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Mandatory Work
Placement
Mandatory Work Placements
• All NLN students have mandatory work placements
• Centre-based training
• Employer based training
• Blended learning
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In-Training
Supports
Personal Supports
• Multi-disciplinary team
• Provide practical supports
• Documented in an Individual
Employment Action Plan
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Transition
Supports
Transitioning to Employment
• Developing appropriate
job attitudes and
behaviours
• Maintaining close
links with employers
• Supporting job
searching, applications
and interview.
NLN
PERSON
Employers
Community
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Transition
Supports
OUR APPROACH Close relationship with employers
• Employer involvement
in programme design
• Sourcing applicants
• Providing placement
advice and support
• Support on regulatory
& governance issues
OUR RESULTS
• Highly successful
• Over 80% achieve
certification.
• Over 90% progress to
employment, further
education or training.
FUTURE CHALLENGES
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Continued labour market alignment
More flexible forms of vocational training
Blended learning and e-learning
Deepening employer relationships
Meeting Value for Money demands
while protecting quality
standards
• Maintaining outcomes levels with scarcer
availability of jobs
KEY LEARNING POINTS
• Personalised, flexible training works
• Importance of strong quality systems
• Constant innovation to meet changing
employer and economic needs