Mid Ulster LMP launches Inclusion Programme
The Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership (LMP) has launched its Employer Led Disability Inclusion Programme programme today to coincide with Inclusion Week (Monday 23 – Friday 29 September). Founded by Inclusive Employers, National Inclusion Week (NIW) is a week dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces.
The Employer Led Disability Inclusion Programme aims to increase the number of people with disabilities in paid employment with targets focusing on employment of people long term within local employers.
As well as engaging with prominent Mid Ulster employers to improve their understanding of disability needs in the workplace, the programme will raise awareness of the benefits of tapping into an under-utilised labour pool and will educate employers on the various free supports available to them to remove barriers and make their workplace more accessible.
Network Personnel have been appointed as delivery agent for this programme. Network Personnel Spokesperson, Anne McKernan said:
"Network Personnel is delighted to be working with the Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership on this programme. We look forward to engaging with local employers to support people with disabilities and health conditions to take up and sustain a range of employment opportunities"
Applications for employers who would like to join the programme are now open and close on 28th February 2025. To register, please email lmp@networkpersonnel.org.uk
The recruitment of eligible participants will be ongoing until end of March 2025. If you would like to participate in the programme, or would like further information contact Anne McKernan, Network Personnel, email: lmp@networkpersonnel.org.uk or telephone: 028 7963 1032
Labour Market Partnerships, which create targeted employment action plans for council areas, are funded by the Department for Communities, and allow for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work.
Local employers can review the priorities of the Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership Action Plan on the Council’s website, or request a copy in full by emailing the Partnership.