Growth Hub and DWP Webinars

Growth Hub and DWP Webinars

2 February 2024

Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub are delivering two webinars aimed at:

  • People who identify as disabled or those with long term health conditions who are interested in becoming self-employed.
  • Employers who are considering or looking to improve their recruitment of neurodiverse candidates/employees within their workplace.

(Suitable for individuals) 15th February: 1PM-3PM Becoming a Disabled Entrepreneur: Self-Employment and Starting a Business

http://tinyurl.com/entrepreneureventGH

In this engaging online session, hosted by Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub and Local Enterprise Partnership and DWP, self-employment will be explored and starting a business as viable options for individuals with long-term conditions or those who identify as disabled.

Benefit from the wisdom of the expert panel of speakers, including representatives from Ability Connect, A-D Directed, Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub and the Department for Work and Pensions. This webinar is your opportunity to understand the full level of support available for aspiring disabled entrepreneurs – learn about the extra help available for those looking to start a business.

The session includes insightful talks from successful entrepreneurs who have faced and conquered challenges related to their conditions.

(Suitable for Employers) 7th March: 10AM-1PM Neurodiversity – Recruiting and Recognizing a Neurodiverse Workforce:

http://tinyurl.com/neurodiverseGH

In this online session hosted by Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub and Local Enterprise Partnership and DWP, neurodiversity will be delved into, exploring how employers can tap into this under-represented talent pool and make the workplace neuro inclusive. This session is ideal for HR managers and those with line management responsibilities.

Engage with speakers from organisations such as A-D Directed, Bee Brilliant, Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub, Department for Work and Pensions and To Health.

Learn about neurodiversity in the workplace, how to access support programmes like Access to Work and Disability Confident and hear from successful neurodiverse entrepreneurs who will share their own insights. After the session, gain access to resources and further support to enhance your workplace for neurodiverse employees.