Posts by Erika
ELITE Supported Employment wins award to partner with Innovate Trust to help 400 disabled people launch green careers
ELITE Supported Employment wins award to partner with Innovate Trust to help 400 disabled people launch green careers Hundreds of disabled people across Wales will receive support accessing green careers thanks to funding from Sustainable Steps Wales. The SustainAbility project will work with 400 disabled people aged 16 to 30 to help develop confidence, learn…
Read MoreLaunching ELITE’s 3 Step Pathway to Qualified Practitioner in Supported Employment
3-Step Training Pathway: Become a Qualified Supported Employment Practitioner We’re excited to share a brand-new training opportunity from ELITE Training Solutions. As part of our commitment to helping practitioners deliver excellence through the Connect to Work programme, we’ve developed a practical, three-step pathway designed to help professionals and organisations build real expertise in Supported Employment.…
Read MoreCelebrating Achievement: Supported Internship Graduations Across South Wales
This summer, we’re celebrating the incredible achievements of young people across South Wales who have completed their Supported Internship programmes — and what a journey it’s been! Delivered in partnership with Cardiff and Vale College, Coleg Sir Gâr, Coleg Gwent, and DFN Project SEARCH with Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board at Merthyr College and Bridgend…
Read MoreFedcap and ELITE Announce Strategic Combination
Fedcap and ELITE Supported Employment announce strategic combination to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities ELITE Supported Employment, a respected and trusted Welsh charity, has joined forces with leading not-for-profit organisation Fedcap to expand its mission to help even more people into sustainable work across the country. This partnership brings together ELITE’s deep local…
Read MoreCelebrating Over 30 Years of Inclusion and Innovation: ELITE Supported Employment Finalists in St David’s Awards
Oh, what a night! Perhaps a night over 30 years in the making. ELITE Supported Employment is thrilled to announce that we are finalists in this year’s St David’s Awards, Business Category. Andrea Wayman, CEO and Erika James, Group Administration Manager, visited the Senedd to take part in the award announcement. The St David Awards…
Read MoreNational Apprenticeship Week
It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and we’re celebrating all our apprentices, including shared apprentices, supported shared apprentices, employers, and training providers. It’s little wonder the theme of this week is ‘Skills for Life’ as apprenticeship programmes are all about equipping individuals with the skills needed to thrive in their careers in a stronger, fairer and greener…
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