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CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

Making Supported Employment Work In Remote Rural Areas

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FOCUS ON THE WORKSHOP

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM IT

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE

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EUROPE

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SCOTLAND

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WESTERN ISLES

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BACKGROUND

VISION

AREAS of DIFFICULTY

TRANSITION FROM CARE

CHANGING ATTITUDES

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND

Key Originators:

COMHAIRLE nan EILEAN SIAR (Western Isles Council)

LEWS CASTLE COLLEGE

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VISION

Blind Faith

Determination

‘Can-do’ Attitude

Belief in Equality

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AREAS OF DIFFICULTIES

Scarcity of Employment OpportunitiesResistance from Prospective EmployersClientsFamilies and CarersOther Employees

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AREAS OF DIFFICULTIES

INSTILLING WORK-BASED ROUTINES

Necessity of Regular Attendance

Regular Timekeeping

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TRANSITION FROM CARE TO COLLEGE TO EMPLOYMENT

Integration

Two way process

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CHANGING ATTITUDES

ClientsFamilies and CarersOther studentsStaffEmployers

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT summing up:

Travel TrainedWage EarningParticipation in College and Work ActivitiesTrips to UK Mainland and AbroadDifferent Outlook to Life