Change100 gives talented disabled university students the opportunity to go into paid internships at some of the UK’s leading companies this summer, including SABMiller.
By launching Change100, Leonard Cheshire Disability wants to address the under-representation of disabled people in the workplace. Research from the Department for Work and Pensions shows that just over half (54%) of working age disabled people are currently not in work.
The scheme aims to broaden the public’s understanding of what disability is, as well as highlight the fact that many disabled students are talented, ambitious and would thrive in the business sector.
Successful applicants will get mentoring and guidance throughout their paid, three-month placement to support them to excel and thrive within the workplace.
In order to deliver Change100, Leonard Cheshire Disability will be partnering with Vanilla, a social enterprise also responsible for the non-profit sector graduate scheme Charityworks.
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