Work-Able: Introducing Grace Eyre’s new employment campaign
Published on 6 November 2025
Having a job is about more than earning money. It’s about feeling valued, independent and fulfilled. Read on to find details of our free training courses.
Only 5% of people with a learning disability in the UK are employed. But we know many more could be and would like to be.
We have developed an Employment Strategy looking to address this disparity and increase the number of people with disabilities into work.
We have a strong track record of delivering award-winning employment programmes to adults with learning disabilities and autistic people through employment support and skills training, work experience opportunities with local employers, peer mentoring and progression to employment, volunteering, education and/or training.
Grace Eyre offers free courses to develop skills and provide experience that can improve employability.
This includes Learning for Work and Learning for Life which help attendees build confidence and discover their particular interests, carry out some real work experience and learn a wide range of skills useful throughout everyday life, as well as in preparation for finding employment.
Learning for Work and Learning for Life can focus on particular topics.
Our complementary Money and Numbers courses help improve number skills for the workplace, as well as everyday life.
We are currently planning new courses. Contact us using the details below to register your interest.
The Learning for Work course increases people’s skills for employment by covering health & safety, worker rights, work standards, customer service, teamwork, CVs and interviews.
“This course has helped me feel good about getting a job. Good to learn new skills and confidence. I liked being on the course. It has helped me lots.”– Claire
The Learning for Life course enhances people’s daily life by covering wellbeing, IT and communication, socialising, travelling, budgeting, and how to get support.
“This course has helped me be more confident with life admin that’s helped me in my personal and daily life.” – Robert
We also run Money and Numbers courses, in accessible venues, that take a fun approach to everyday financial tasks to help people feel more in control of their cash, bank accounts, spending and budgeting.
If you are interested in joining a future course, please click the button below to complete a form.
You can also contact us to find out more. Please email employmentproject@grace-eyre.org or call 07934 296 359.
Disability Confident organisations play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better.
They change behaviour and cultures in their own businesses, networks and communities, and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.
We would very much like to offer support to other local organisations with Disability Confident status, as well as those who’d like to take their first steps on this route.
If you have any queries, please contact our Employability and Skills team: employmentproject@grace-eyre.org
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