Events & Opportunities
| Courses and Training | | Posted on 18.05.2011 | Posted by JC
Unique opportunity for disabled students
In 2009, less than half of all graduates from higher and further education with disabilities found full-time work after their degree. These figures are set to decline even further in 2011 and 2012.
Plenty of students with physical and learning disabilities realise their full potential, enjoy their education experience and pursue careers and leadership roles in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. For some however, the barriers are too great.
Over the next three years we at leadership development organisation Common Purpose (in association with Santander) are aiming to challenge those statistics by providing the opportunity for 240 disabled students to develop their leadership skills and knowledge, enabling them to break through barriers and pursue leadership roles beyond their higher education.
In January 2011, 40 participants took part in our first course from Universities all over the UK. Applications are now being accepted for our second course which takes place from 6-8 July in London.
• When: 6-8 July
• Where: Central London
• Application deadline: 1 June
• Cost to attend: FREE! Places on the course are fully sponsored by Santander and Common Purpose
• Who should apply: Disabled students currently in higher or further education in the UK. Ideally, participants will have demonstrated leadership achievements, big or small.
• How do I apply? Course details and an application form can be accessed at frontrunner.commonpurpose.org/disabled-students
For more information please email frontrunner@commonpurpose.org or phone 020 7608 8147.
Plenty of students with physical and learning disabilities realise their full potential, enjoy their education experience and pursue careers and leadership roles in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. For some however, the barriers are too great.
Over the next three years we at leadership development organisation Common Purpose (in association with Santander) are aiming to challenge those statistics by providing the opportunity for 240 disabled students to develop their leadership skills and knowledge, enabling them to break through barriers and pursue leadership roles beyond their higher education.
In January 2011, 40 participants took part in our first course from Universities all over the UK. Applications are now being accepted for our second course which takes place from 6-8 July in London.
• When: 6-8 July
• Where: Central London
• Application deadline: 1 June
• Cost to attend: FREE! Places on the course are fully sponsored by Santander and Common Purpose
• Who should apply: Disabled students currently in higher or further education in the UK. Ideally, participants will have demonstrated leadership achievements, big or small.
• How do I apply? Course details and an application form can be accessed at frontrunner.commonpurpose.org/disabled-students
For more information please email frontrunner@commonpurpose.org or phone 020 7608 8147.
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