COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, June 20, 2016

MOTION NO.1

MOTION: Councillor S. Holland

Mayors Business

That this Council agrees to work alongside the St John of God Menni Services to support their Jobshadow project, to incorporate a "Shadow the Mayor" day, and participation in our social inclusion weeks activities. 

REPORT:

Each year, the Irish Association of Supported Employment organise a nationwide initiative which takes place in April called the ‘Job Shadow Day’.

The initiative involves a person with a disability ‘Shadowing’ someone in the workplace. The initiative helps to raise the profile of employment for individuals with disabilities and through mentoring and work experience they get to learn and practice the skills they need for the job of their choice. 

As part of this initiative on the 27^th April 2016, the Mayor’s Office participated in the event. The Council will support this initiative subject to the Mayor’s approval and availability.