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Two job vacancies at Skill

Skill is looking to recruit an Information and Services Manager to its London office, to lead the management of direct services to disabled people. We are also seeking a Cardiff-based Senior Policy and Information Officer to lead our work in Wales. The closing date for both posts is Friday 17 July.

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Sign up now for Skill's summer seminar

Skill is running a summer seminar on Wednesday 8 July 2009, 10.00am to 3.30pm at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, London. Transition: assessment and foundation learning will focus on implementing post-16 reforms and maximising opportunities for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Go to Skill Events for more information and booking details

Into Higher Education 2010 – reach out to disabled students

Skill is updating its popular guide for disabled students interested in applying to higher education, Into Higher Education 2010.

A range of advertising opportunities are available both in the guide and on Skill’s website offering you a valuable chance to attract disabled students to your institution, services or employment. More details on the Into HE listings page

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Students and Young People

Workshops for students with Asperger Syndrome

Prospects, The National Autistic Society's employment service, are running a series of workshops aimed at students with Asperger syndrome. They can help you develop self-advocacy skills, develop skills for placements and internships and start planning your transition from University.
 

Thinking about volunteering? Think about volunteering for Skill

We have exciting opportunities for disabled people aged 16-25

Now recruiting Skill Ambassadors, Focus Group members, and people to write about their volunteering experiences for the website profiles page. Contact Anna Boekweit Anna@skill.org.uk 020 7450 0620 or 07595 120 687

News, views and information for young people. Send us your stories and pictures for the next edition.

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Skill Events and Training

Benefits and support for disabled students in higher education

This popular 1-day introductory course is aimed at staff who advise students in higher education. It gives an overview of the benefits, loans and grants available to disabled students as well as practical ways to help them protect their benefit rights and maximise their entitlement. The course covers:

• the benefit implications of moving into higher education
• Employment and Support Allowance and how it is affected by study
• Claiming Disability Living Allowance
• how loans and grants affect means-tested benefits
• who can get Housing Benefit
• students and Tax Credits

Dates and venue
Tuesday 20 October 2009 – Manchester
Tuesday 17 November 2009 - London

How much does it cost? 
Standard rate £120 per place or £90 per place for Disability Alliance or Skill Members. Includes lunch
Download more information and a booking form

Expert training and advice for professionals

Need help to meet your needs under the DDA and the new Disability Equality Duty? Skill provides a consultancy service on policies, practice and procedures concerning disabled people.

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