AHEAD (Ireland)

Innopharma are recruiting an Admissions & Quality Enhancement Officer. This is a Hybrid role based in Dublin. A minimum NFQ level 8 qualification in Education, Business Administration, or a related field will be accepted. Apply by 20th Nov at 12pm: https://lnkd.in/dSSbcJ6

We have exciting work opportunities. Applications are currently open for up to 3 roles on Pfizer's Graduate Program in Grange Castle. Applicants are required to hold a NFQ 8 in Science or Engineering. These roles will begin in September 2025 Apply by 12pm on the 11th Nov Apply on WAMworks: https://buff.ly/3F4RwS8

Last chance to register for our workshop with Revenue (Ireland) taking place online this Wednesday from 12pm - 1pm! 📅

AHEAD Conference 2025: Bridging the Gap – Call for Submissions! 🌟 Are you passionate about advancing inclusion in education and employment? The AHEAD Conference 2025 is inviting proposals on the theme “Bridging the Gap: How Tertiary Education Can Help Bridge the Disability Employment Gap.” We are looking for educators, researchers, advocates, and practitioners to share their insights on creating disability-inclusive environments in higher education and employment. This is a fantastic opportunity to present your work, contribute to this important discussion and connect with others who are committed to making real change. Proposal Formats 📝 Choose from workshops, lightning presentations, exhibitions, or propose a unique session format! The conference will be a hybrid event, taking place in Dublin and online. Submission Deadline: November 29, 2024 ⏰ Event Dates: March 19-20, 2025 📅 Conference Location: The Convention Centre Dublin & Online 📍 Let’s work together to build a future where accessibility and opportunity go hand in hand. Ready to join us? Submit your proposal to events@ahead.ie. Download the Submission here - https://lnkd.in/edQwvKb3

Register Now for AHEAD Start 2025! 📅 Are you supporting students with disabilities in Further or Higher Education? AHEAD Start offers essential training on accommodations, Irish legal standards, and best practices to help you provide full support to your students. Who Should Attend? 👥 Professional staff, including teachers, career advisors, and support personnel working in Irish Further Education & Training and Higher Education. Course Format 📝 This flexible course combines webinar attendance with an 18-22 hour online learning module, to be completed over 9-10 weeks. Access the course anytime, anywhere – all you need is a computer, internet connection, and headphones.

📢 Are you a postgraduate student or and early career researcher with a disability? Would you be interested in sharing your experiences of disabled postgrad life? 📚 LaunchPAD is looking for your input. Help shape and influence future policy decisions about postgraduates with disabilities by contributing a 1 to 1 interview to the ‘Voices in the Community’ research paper 📝

Applications are now open for up to three roles on Pfizer’s Graduate Programme in Grange Castle, Dublin! 📣 The 23.5-month placement will begin in September 2025 and consist of three rotations, giving graduates an opportunity to experience different functions throughout the business. Applicants are required to hold an NFQ Level 8 in Science or Engineering. Deadline for applications is 12pm on the 11th November 2024. Apply today on WAMworks! https://buff.ly/3F4RwS8

AHEAD and UCD Access and Lifelong Learning (ALL) are delighted to announce that the 2024 #JohnKelly Awards winners are Mutahira Lone from University College Cork who won the individual award and City of Dublin ETB who won the collaborative award 🏆 The recordings of all John Kelly Award presentations will be shared on our website soon. A massive congratulations to all of our finalists and entrants 👏 A big thank you to Atlantic Technological University for hosting the John Kelly Awards this year and to our international panel of judges who volunteered their time and effort for the awards. We look forward to seeing you in 2 years’ time for the John Kelly Awards 2026!

AHEAD and UCD Access and Lifelong Learning are happy to host the #JohnKelly #UDL Awards today alongside ATU Sligo. It's wonderful to see the fantastic work being done both individually and collaboratively. Our international panel of judges are busy deliberating and we're excited to hear the winners announced later this afternoon! 🏆

Did you know about ARK, AHEAD’s home for digital accessibility resources and know-how in tertiary education? Accessibility is key to inclusion as it provides more equal access for students and staff to engage with institutions, their services and related educational materials 🌎 Here you can find: - Free, role-based courses for educators, admin, senior, and technical staff - An introduction to key web accessibility legislation for further and higher education institutions - A wealth of resources to deepen your accessibility expertise Enrol in our free courses to enhance skills in: Digital Accessibility 🖥️ Universal Design for Learning 👐 Disability Awareness & Inclusion 📣 … and more! Earn digital badges for each completed course, and unlock a Digital Accessibility Master Badge by completing the first 3! 🏅