Get Workplace Ready - application form
When: A self-led three-month course from 28 October 2024 to 30 January 2025.
Who: Young people with a vision impairment aged 18-29 who are not in education, employment or training and looking to enter the workplace.
Location: A five-day residential at the Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford from 28 October to 2 November followed by self study at home.
Cost: Free.
Equipment: Use of own laptop and accessible tech.
Making it easier for an employer to choose you
Get workplace ready. Join us on a fully funded self-led employability programme that specifically addresses the challenges faced by young adults with a vision impairment.
Funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, this supportive and flexible three-month programme will help you navigate the world of work through a blend of in-person small group coaching and accessible online learning. Working at your own pace, you will develop a wealth of practical skills to help you take the right steps towards achieving success in the workplace.
We will first come together on a five-day residential to explore how you can apply your interests and strengths to make a lasting impact. You will receive ongoing remote support over the following three months from our team of VI experienced professionals, who will get you one step closer to your dream job.
We reserve the right to contact participants three and six months after the completion of the course.
You must be:
Visually impaired
Actively looking for employment
Not in employment, education or training
At least 18 years old on 30 October 2024
Aged 29 or under on 30 January 2025
Physically, socially and emotionally able to take part independently in a group setting with peers
of a similar age
Able to communicate your needs independently
Able to maintain your own personal hygiene
Able to take medication independently (if applicable)
Applicant Details
Full Name (Forename and Surname)
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Gender
If you have selected other, how do you currently describe yourself?
Address
Email Address
Phone Number
Emergency Contact (EC) Details
EC Full Name (Forename and Surname)
EC Relationship to Applicant
EC Address
EC Email Address
EC Phone Number
Medical Details
Medical information (including allergies), other disabilities and/or additional information we need to be aware of for the duration of this activity. Please also detail any medication taken we need to be aware of (please note that all participants must be able to administer their own medication independently and residential staff and volunteers can not support with this).
Dietary information including any allergies. Please ensure this is as accurate as possible as this information is used to inform catering teams.
Please provide any information that you think may be relevant.
Eye Condition
Are you registered blind or partially sighted?
Any additional details?
What eye condition(s) do you have?
How does this affect you?
Independence Skills
Do you use a mobility aid? e.g. long cane or guide dog.
Use of toilet
If assistance is required please give details
Use of bath/shower
If assistance is required please give details
Dressing
If assistance is required please give details
Eating
If assistance is required please give details
Mobility
If assistance is required please give details
Are there any activities you should avoid for medical or cultural reasons?
Your Use of Technology
TAVIP (the Technology Association of Visually Impaired People) helps young adults with sight loss to get the most out of technology by providing a range of information, advice and support. As part of the Get Workplace Ready course, TAVIP have generously offered each participant a bespoke interview. The interview is designed to help you overcome any challenges you may be facing with technology and can take place before you join the course, during the course or even after it has finished. They want to make sure you get the most out of this course and remove any technology barriers that may be preventing you from achieving your ambitions.
To help us understand your IT needs, can you tell us which access methods you use when using technology and your level of understanding? Please tick as appropriate:
Magnification
A screen-reader with speech access
A screen-reader with a braille display
What are the main technology products, software programmes and apps that you currently use when seeking or preparing for work? Please list below.
When thinking about applying for jobs and the workplace, how comfortable do you feel using your technology? For example, are you able to design and format your CV? Do online application forms prove to be a challenge? Are you comfortable setting up a new piece of equipment? Please tick as appropriate, where 1 is very uncomfortable using technology and 5 is very comfortable:
Please add any additional comments / concerns in the box below:
When thinking about the workplace, how would you assess your ability/experience of using the following? Please tick as appropriate:
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft TEAMS
ZOOM
Internet Browser
Are there any specific technology issues or software programs that you are likely to need help with over the next three months?
Your Work Experience
Please help us understand your work experience to date. Please tick those that are appropriate.
I have:
If you have had experience of the workplace, please tell us a little bit about your role and what you did. Please tell us you reason for leaving.
Have you faced any barriers to work?
Looking for work
Please help us understand the sort of job you would like. What sort of companies/organisations are you applying to? How many applications have you made in the last three months?
Please tell us little bit about how you look for work. Do you find jobs to apply for online? Are you signed up to online job searches? Do you use your local job centre?
Your Qualifications
To help us understand your educational background, please tick which of the following apply to you.
Please detail your highest qualification
Additional Information About You
How confident are you meeting new people? Please tick as appropriate, where 1 is very uncomfortable meeting and 5 is very comfortable:
Anything else we should know about you?
Your first language
Photographs and filming consent
During the week, we may be taking photographs and video footage which may be used for promotional literature, including prospectus, website and social media. Do we have your permission to do so?
Declaration, Privacy and Consent
Agreement to declaration
Signature (insert name)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)