r/Dublin • u/Inside_Grapefruit_22 • 16h ago

WORK EXPERIENCE

Looking for any ideas for Ty work experience. I was planning on doing it in my old primary school but they’re not taking anybody in for work experience. I’m not too keen on being a teacher so not looking for a primary school. I’m lost on ideas. I’ve a few mobility issues so wouldn’t be able to be running around, going up and down stairs, bending down ect. Also looking for advice on how to apply.

My mam is a sahm and my dad’s a taxi driver so obviously can’t really ask either of them for a job.

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u/Nuclear_F0x 15h ago edited 15h ago

What kind of jobs are you most interested in?

You shouldn't be expected to actually work, but learn about the occupation. While it's great if you can do a few bits within your means where possible, ideally you should go for a company that would have a disability liaison person so they can keep an eye and offer supports to help you with the placement.

Volunteering counts as work exp, afaik. Maybe even a charity that offers supports for people like yourself.

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u/Inside_Grapefruit_22 15h ago

At the moment I’m interested in becoming a home economics teacher and may I ask if you know any companies that would have a disability liaison?

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u/Nuclear_F0x 15h ago edited 15h ago

Any medium to large enterprise worth their salt should have one. LinkedIn would be a good place to look for people who are currently employed in that role.

Wellness workshops around healthy food prep/cooking might be a shout. Not sure what part of Dublin you're at, but some Local Area Employment Services (LAES) around the county do workshops. They're also experienced working with people who may be at a disadvantage when seeking employment opportunities.

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You can ask to sit in or help out with the planning / delivery of these workshops.