Disability job fair set to be launched in Selly Oak
National disability charity Sense will be holding their annual Pan Disability Job Fair at their centre in Selly Oak, Birmingham.
The charity is inviting local businesses who are actively recruiting to join them by hosting an accessible stand for free of charge.
The job fair is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 May.
Sense’s engagement with the disabled community has highlighted that job fairs are inaccessible, disabled jobseekers don’t know about employers who are Disability Confident and that there are limited opportunities for them to engage with recruiters.
Last year, over 230 disabled jobseekers and 28 employers networked at the specialist job fair, in a friendly, accessible environment.
The event was a huge success and feedback was extremely positive. As well as a quiet hour and communication support, the pan-disability job fair this year will also include employability workshops for disabled people to take part in during their visit, covering topics like CV writing and interview skills.
Zoe Bates, Sense’s employment co-ordinator for the West Midlands said: “Hosting a stand at our job fair is a fantastic way to support local disabled people with getting into employment.
“It’s also a great opportunity for you to find out more about what it means to be a Disability Confident Employer, including gaining a better understanding of accessible recruitment practices and processes.”
There's no charge to host a stand and places will be filled on a first come first served basis.
