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Join our week of free online events for the CF community: Everything Employment
During the week of 11 – 15 September, the Trust will be hosting a series of five webinars which are free to attend. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a silent spectator or inquisitive watcher – and you can attend as many of the sessions as you like!
Whether you have CF, know someone with CF, are an employer or just generally want to broaden your knowledge - these webinars are for you.
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Monday 11 September: Rights and Adjustments, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
This session will explore rights and adjustments available to those with CF. We’ll cover all you need to know about disclosure, look at the legal obligations of employers and explore support schemes on offer to you within the UK. We will touch on benefit entitlements, giving you an overview of what you could be entitled to.
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Tuesday 12 September: Work Forwards Drop In, 9:00am – 11:00am
Learn more about our specialist employment programme, Work Forwards. Drop in anytime between 9:00am – 11:00am to find out how we could help you or someone you know.
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Tuesday 12 September: Parents in the Workplace, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Are you a parent with CF or a parent of a child with CF? Join this session to hear about roles that may be ideal for you, flexible working patterns and other support you could receive. Also hear from fellow parents sharing their experiences and what has (and hasn’t) worked well for them. If you’re in the workplace, going into or even thinking about it - come along.
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Wednesday 13 September: Transferable Skills, 10:00am - 11:00am
What are transferable skills? How can I identify mine? How can I sell my transferable skills to a potential employer? All these questions will be answered in our Transferable Skills session. If you are unsure of your transferable skills or how to sell them, then this session could be useful for you.
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Thursday 14 September: Work Forwards Drop In, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn more about our specialist employment programme, Work Forwards. Drop in anytime between 1:00pm – 3:00pm to find out how we could help you or someone you know.
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Thursday 14 September: Starting Your Career, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
In an ever changing world and one with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start, especially when it comes to your career. In this session, we will look at getting started, career pathways and the essentials you need to know when it comes to starting your career. Also, get first hand advice from those in the community speaking about their experiences starting their career.
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Friday 15 September: Self-Employment, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
During this session, we will talk about the fundamentals of self-employment. From different types of self employment to key considerations. We’ll also look at the Trust’s self employment awards – the Helen Barrett Bright Ideas Awards which are currently open for 2023 applications. If you are wondering whether self-employment is for you, are at the beginning of your journey or want to know more about the Trust’s very own self-employment awards then join us.
Make sure to keep an eye on our socials through the week too where we’ll be shining a spotlight on important employment information, stats and real-life employment stories from those in the community.
Please note that the webinars through Everything Employment week will not be giving personalised advice. For one to one advice or guidance on employment related matters, please contact the Work Forwards team on [email protected]