There are many programs which make support for graduates with disability a priority, and some of these programs are featured here. For example, many programs make use of the RecruitAbility scheme which allows participants to be invited to participate in
We first met Rachel late 2017 as a final year student when she came to visit one of the USEP consultants for some ideas and support about the jump into graduate work. With a great attitude and a real desire
One of our fantastic graduates who has accessed career support through USEP consultant Natalie from Mylestones Employment responded to some questions, providing insight into her journey toward a graduate career. What was your field of study & why? I studied
Natalie, the first USEP consultant from Mylestones Employment has been working on campus at Griffith for a year now providing individualised support to graduating and graduated students with disability to get into work. David, one of the NDCO’s working on
David, one of the National Disability Coordination Officers working on the USEP project sat down recently with Sally*, who is a fourth-year university student to chat about her life living, studying & working with a mental health condition. David: What
This article was written for USEP by a freelance writer who is a Masters Graduate on the autism spectrum. The Author has requested to remain anonymous, but if you would like to get in touch for writing engagements please contact
Imagine if…. ‘companies believed that having a diverse workforce was essential for good business. ‘ ‘employing people with disability was not seen as an add on, something else to consider in the equity mix, but was regarded as absolutely core
Are you receiving Disability Services support on campus to support you with your studies? Are you worried that when you move into employment you may have to work without these adjustments? Universities and TAFEs are required under the Education Standards
Sam Flood, a recent University of Tasmania Pharmacy graduate, with above average marks, and a real commitment and passion to work in the pharmaceutical industry was reasonably optimistic about his chances of securing employment late last year. However, eight months
Looking for graduate jobs with the Australian Government? Most of the department graduate program intakes are now closed for the 2018 year, so you may have missed the boat for the current round. Did you know that there is a
We’re excited to see the NDIA’s graduate program is rolling and ready to accept applications now. If you are University student wanting to add to the diversity and talent pool at the NDIA, we encourage you to consider working at
Griffith is up and running, introducing Natalie! This article is to quickly note of the start of the pilot at Griffith on the Gold Coast last month, and to introduce USEP to students and staff. Natalie, pictured, is our first
Recently two Queensland NDCO’s involved in University Specialist Employment Partnerships met with the QLD Public Service Commission’s graduate portal team to discuss USEP and the employment service being delivered to University students with Disability at trial locations. USEP is now
