Job Shadow Initiative
What is JSI?
Job Shadow is a nationwide initiative dedicated to giving people with disabilities a unique opportunity to “shadow” a workplace mentor (company employee) as he or she goes through a normal day at work.
Why should an employer get involved?
As an employer, getting involved in the Job Shadow Initiative will present an opportunity for you to:-
- Promote and encourage an inclusive workplace
- Access a pool of potential employees
- Demonstrate positive leadership in your company
- Gain a greater understanding of disability
- Attract positive media attention
- Recruit employees
How can an employer get involved?
Each IASE region has appointed a regional co-ordinator who can put you in contact with your local Job Shadow Facilitator. The Facilitator will explain the process and what’s involved in taking part in the initiative. The Job Shadow Facilitator will match only the most appropriate job seeker in terms of skills, abilities and suitability to you company employee.
Each company will appoint a work place mentor who will be shadowed during the Job Shadow Initiative, the JSI facilitator will link with your workplace mentor and will be available to handle queries or address any concerns you may have.
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Is there a cost?
There is no financial cost to you; the only cost is your time and commitment to taking part in the Job Shadow Initiative.