The Ability Programme

Providing holistic, person-centred Coaching to enable a person to become an independent jobseeker or employee.
Funded by the Dormant Accounts Fund and administered through Pobal, The Ability Programme is a free employability and job-seeking skills programme for people, aged 16 and over with a disability who are seeking Employment. The Ability Programme Job Coaching and Workshops / Training are mainly conducted online which is brilliant for any participant to be able to access the programme from any county nationwide. Participants will require some IT skills to be able to independently attend their online Job Coaching sessions and workshops / training.

On the Ability Programme, participants will have access to a range of areas such as:

1-2-1 Job Coaching Sessions:

This is a process that supports and empowers people to get to where they want to be and to achieve the outcomes they want in their life and their career. A person-centred approach will be used to support each Ability Programme participant.

A detailed career progression plan will be developed with the aim of bringing people closer to the labour market and ultimately supporting people gaining meaningful employment.

Ability Connect Meetings:

Sessions where participants meet each other and discuss interesting topics such as Social Inclusion, Social Connectedness, Benefits of working, Motivation Techniques.

Employability Skills Training & Workshops:

• CV and cover letter
• Job-searching skills
• Approaching employers
• Job interview skills and preparation
• Starting a new job.

Personal Development Training & Workshops:

• Self Confidence Skills
• Goal Setting
• Motivation skills
• Adaptability/Flexibility, Resilience, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills

Employer and Participant Employment Support:

• Support and coaching for the participant starting in the new job or work placement.
• On entering employment, participants will receive check ins from their Job Coach.
• Job Coach provides continued support and follow up meetings with both participant and employer in the job.

For participants interested in joining the Ability Programme, please visit the website www.iwa.ie and apply there.