In this interview with Greg Barry, Chairperson, Irish Association of Supported Employment, we look at the benefits of supported employment for job-seekers – and we also give a series of tips of enormous value to job-seekers.
Greg Barry, Chairperson, Irish Association of Supported Employment
Among the topics of interest to job-seekers will be:
What is supported employment?
What support can I get?
What role does a job coach play in helping me to get a job?
What level of commitment do I have to show?
How can I boost my chance of getting a job?
How long does support last after I get a job?
I’m worried about going back into the workforce – can supported employment smooth the way?
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