Enhancing Employability Skills in Inclusive Learning Environments
Delve into the David C. Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development at Carleton University's Accessibility Institute, focusing on fostering career preparation and employability for students with disabilities. Explore the origins, objectives, information gathering, collaboration, connection between career services and disability services, and professional capacity building arising from this initiative.
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Andrea Evans-McCall- Churchill Fellowships Aim: To investigate employability skills development in inclusive learning environments
A conversation with Canada's Carleton University Accessibility Institute. We will delve into the invaluable insights gained from the David C. Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development. This initiative has been instrumental in fostering knowledge-building and program development, specifically to enhance career preparation and employability for postsecondary students with disabilities.
Welcome Dr. Boris Vukovic and Julie Caldwell.
Origins and Objectives: 1: Could you provide a brief overview of the David C. Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development and its primary goals? 2: What were the driving forces behind the creation of this initiative, and what gaps or challenges was it intended to address?
Information Gathering and Collaboration: 3: How has the initiative facilitated the gathering of information and data about the career needs and aspirations of students with disabilities? 4: Can you share examples of successful collaborations that have been established because of this initiative, both within the university community and beyond?
Connection Between Career Services and Disability Services: 5: How has the initiative helped bridge the gap between career services and disability services on campus? What strategies have been particularly effective in achieving this? 6: Can you highlight some specific ways in which the collaboration between these services has enhanced the overall career preparation and support for students with disabilities?
Professional Capacity Building and Best Practices: 7: In what ways has the initiative contributed to the professional capacity building of faculty, staff, and administrators involved in supporting students with disabilities in their career journeys? 8: Could you share some best practices or strategies that have emerged from the initiative's efforts to empower students with disabilities to succeed in their careers?
Lessons Learned and Transferability: 9: What are some valuable lessons that have been learned throughout the course of this initiative? Are there any unexpected challenges that you had to overcome?
Inclusive Employment Opportunities: 10: How has the initiative contributed to creating a more inclusive employment landscape for students with disabilities? 11: Are there any specific employer partnerships or strategies that have been particularly effective in promoting inclusive hiring practices?
