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Get Workplace Ready

A three-month employability programme for 18 to 29-year-olds with a vision impairment, designed to build skills, confidence and workplace readiness.

Location Royal National College For The Blind, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT
Start date 15th Feb 2027
Start time 12:00
End date 20th Feb 2027
End time 12:00

Course details:

When: A self-led three-month course from Monday 15 February 2027 to the end of May 2027.
Who: Young people with a vision impairment aged 18 to 29 who are not in education, employment or training and are looking to enter the workplace.
Location: A five-day residential at the Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford from Monday 15 February to Saturday 20 February. Followed by self study at home.
Cost: £50
Equipment: Use of own laptop and accessible tech.

Making it easier for an employer to choose you.

Get workplace ready. Join us on a fully funded self-led employability programme that specifically addresses the challenges faced by young adults with a vision impairment.

This supportive and flexible three-month programme will help you navigate the world of work through a blend of in-person small group coaching and accessible online learning. Working at your own pace, you will develop a wealth of practical skills to help you take the right steps towards achieving success in the workplace.

We will first come together on a five-day residential to explore how you can apply your interests and strengths to make a lasting impact. You will receive ongoing remote support over the following three months from our team of V.I. experienced professionals, who will get you one step closer to your dream job.

You must be:

Visually impaired
Actively looking for employment
Not in employment, education or training
At least 18-years-old on Monday 15 February 2027
Aged 29 or under in May 2027

Get Workplace Ready Booking Form

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Section 1: Applicant Details

Name (Required)

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Date of Birth (Required)

Gender (Required)

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Home Address (Required)

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Section 2: Emergency Contact (EC) Details

EC Full Name (Required)

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Section 3: Medical Details

Medical information (including allergies), other disabilities and/or additional information we need to be aware of for the duration of this activity. Please also detail any medication taken we need to be aware of (please note that all participants must be able to administer their own medication independently and residential staff and volunteers can not support with this). (Required)

Dietary information including any allergies. Please ensure this is as accurate as possible as this information is used to inform catering teams. (Required)

Please provide any information that you think may be relevant.

Section 4: Eye Condition

Are you registered blind or partially sighted? (Required)

SI (partially sighted)

SSI (blind)

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What eye condition(s) do you have? (Required)

How does this affect you? (Required)

Any additional details?

Section 5: Independence Skills

Do you use a mobility aid? e.g. long cane or guide dog. (Required)

Use of toilet (Required)

Independently

With some assistance