“For anyone thinking of applying for this internship in the future, my advice would be don’t be hesitant, as it is a great opportunity for disabled people.” By Laura Murdanaigum Before my internship I was volunteering at the Remode Collective, a social enterprise which upcycles unwanted and unused textiles into new products. I also helped… Continue Reading Helping to create a new Scottish Social Security Benefit System through lived experience.
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“I would strongly recommend that any disabled person seeking employment apply for an opportunity on this programme as it really helps to build confidence and has such a diverse range of internships. The programme empowers individuals to work in fields which are both interesting and rewarding, allowing disabled employees to thrive and meet their targets.”… Continue Reading Human Resources Intern Experience Blog with Skills Development Scotland
“I was impressed with the staff in the Development and Partnership department, as they had been on a course to learn basic Deaf awareness and BSL skills. The staff made me feel very welcome” By Manjeet Cross Before starting the internship, I was already passionate about history. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the qualifications to study… Continue Reading Equality Intern experience Blog with Historic Environment Scotland
The Scottish Independent Living Coalition of Disabled People’s Organisations has produced a statement about access to healthcare for disabled people during COVID-19 pandemic. This has been sent to Ministers, Boards, Royal Colleges, CoSLA and many others who have a role to play in ensuring our human rights. This statement covers Do Not Resuscitate notices and… Continue Reading SILC Statement on NHS and Rights of Disabled People
“Time flies by so enjoy your internship while it lasts… I can’t believe I am almost finishing mine but it has been a blast” By anonymous intern What were you doing before your internship? (education, work, volunteering) Before this internship I was working in retail. I have quite an extensive background in retail and also… Continue Reading My internship experience blog
Basic Income (BI) is the idea that the state should give a regular cash payment to people on an individual basis, without means-testing or making them look for work. It has become something of a hot topic within civil society across the UK, and particularly in Scotland where it is gathering increasing levels of political… Continue Reading Basic Income and Disabled People
Employability and Civic Participation, Intern stories, Internships, We Can Work News | Comments are Closed | 12 April, 2019 | 3
Callum Hendry is completing his internship with Angus MacDonald MSP. He has written a blog about what it has been like to work at the Scottish Parliament, included the highlights and detailed the flexibility that’s made it a great place to work! Before starting the internship, I had been unemployed for 2 years. Since graduating… Continue Reading My Internship experience, the first step on a new journey.
Employability and Civic Participation, Intern stories, Internships, We Can Work News | Comments are Closed | 29 March, 2019 | 2
Eleanor Macleod is completing her internship with The Scottish Government in the Communities Analysis Division. She has written a blog about what it has been like to work at the Scottish Government, included the highlights and detailed the adjustments that’s made it a great place to work! Panic, Fear & Dread. These were the three… Continue Reading My Experience as a Social Security Intern