Get Workplace Ready - application form


  • When: A self-led three-month course from 28 October 2024 to 30 January 2025. ​
  • Who: Young people with a vision impairment aged 18-29 who are not in education, employment or training and looking to enter the workplace.
  • Location: A five-day residential at the Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford from 28 October to 2 November followed by self study at home.
  • Cost: Free.
  • 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.

    Funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, 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 VI experienced professionals, who will get you one step closer to your dream job.
    We reserve the right to contact participants three and six months after the completion of the course.

    You must be: 

  • Visually impaired 
  • Actively looking for employment
  • Not in employment, education or training
  • At least 18 years old on 30 October 2024
  • Aged 29 or under on 30 January 2025
  • Physically, socially and emotionally able to take part independently in a group setting with peers
         of a similar age
  • Able to communicate your needs independently
  • Able to maintain your own personal hygiene
  • Able to take medication independently (if applicable)

    • Applicant Details
    Gender * Required



    Emergency Contact (EC) Details
    Medical Details
    Eye Condition
    Are you registered blind or partially sighted? * Required



    Independence Skills
    Use of toilet * Required


    Use of bath/shower * Required


    Dressing * Required


    Eating * Required


    Mobility * Required


    Your Use of Technology
    TAVIP (the Technology Association of Visually Impaired People) helps young adults with sight loss to get the most out of technology by providing a range of information, advice and support. As part of the Get Workplace Ready course, TAVIP have generously offered each participant a bespoke interview. The interview is designed to help you overcome any challenges you may be facing with technology and can take place before you join the course, during the course or even after it has finished. They want to make sure you get the most out of this course and remove any technology barriers that may be preventing you from achieving your ambitions.
    To help us understand your IT needs, can you tell us which access methods you use when using technology and your level of understanding? Please tick as appropriate:
    Magnification * Required




    A screen-reader with speech access * Required




    A screen-reader with a braille display * Required




    When thinking about applying for jobs and the workplace, how comfortable do you feel using your technology? For example, are you able to design and format your CV? Do online application forms prove to be a challenge? Are you comfortable setting up a new piece of equipment? Please tick as appropriate, where 1 is very uncomfortable using technology and 5 is very comfortable: * Required





    When thinking about the workplace, how would you assess your ability/experience of using the following? Please tick as appropriate:
    Microsoft Outlook * Required




    Microsoft Word * Required




    Microsoft Excel * Required




    Microsoft TEAMS * Required




    ZOOM * Required




    Internet Browser * Required




    Your Work Experience
    Please help us understand your work experience to date. Please tick those that are appropriate.
    I have: * Required






    Looking for work
    Your Qualifications
    To help us understand your educational background, please tick which of the following apply to you. * Required




    Additional Information About You
    How confident are you meeting new people? Please tick as appropriate, where 1 is very uncomfortable meeting and 5 is very comfortable:





    Photographs and filming consent
    During the week, we may be taking photographs and video footage which may be used for promotional literature, including prospectus, website and social media. Do we have your permission to do so? * Required


    Declaration, Privacy and Consent
    Agreement to declaration * Required