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Access to Tech Jobs

Providing career guidance and job placement

People with disabilities in the Philippines face significant challenges in the job market, including skill mismatches and limited employment opportunities. This program provides personalized career counseling, upskilling workshops in high-demand fields, and remote job placement assistance to help students at schools for the deaf and blind secure meaningful employment.


Close-up of a Curriculum Vitae with a pen on top
Close-up of a Curriculum Vitae with a pen on top

Problems 


As of April 2024, there are 1.5 million registered people with disabilities in the Philippines, with many living in poverty.


Despite the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons enacted in the 1990s, people with disabilities face significant job market challenges, including skill mismatches and limited employment opportunities.


Only 57% of people with disabilities were employed in 2020, compared to a 93.4% national employment rate. Misconceptions about people with disabilities, such as doubts about their abilities and the cost of hiring them, along with attitudinal barriers, contribute to these challenges.

Philippine laws encourage companies with over 100 employees to reserve at least 1% of positions for people with disabilities. Source: BusinessWorld 


Solution 


Our Access to Tech Jobs addresses these challenges by providing targeted support for people with disabilities, focusing on the tech field and remote job opportunities. 


Program Highlights: 

  • Personalized Career Counseling: Tailored guidance to help people with disabilities explore career options, set achievable goals, and prepare for job searches. 

  • Upskilling Workshops: Training in high-demand roles like digital marketing, graphic design, video editing, virtual assistance, and data labeling. 

  • Remote Job Placement: Assistance in finding well-paying remote job opportunities that accommodate various disabilities. 

  • Self-Employment Support: Resources and training to start businesses or freelance careers, promoting entrepreneurship. 

  • Accessibility Resources: Provision of necessary tools and support to ensure effective participation in training and job roles. 


Goals and Challenges 


Goals: 

  • Increase Employment: Boost the employment rate of people with disabilities in tech and remote job sectors. 

  • Enhance Skills: Equip people with disabilities with relevant skills for high-paying jobs. 

  • Promote Inclusivity: Encourage more employers to offer accessible and inclusive job opportunities. 


Challenges: 

  • Ensuring Accessibility: Making all training and job placement services fully accessible to all types of disabilities. 

  • Employer Engagement: Motivating employers to offer remote work and accommodate people with disabilities. 

  • Resource Sustainability: Securing continuous funding and support to maintain and expand program services. 

  • Job Placement Failure: Addressing instances where participants fail to secure jobs even after completing training and counseling. 

 

We need your support to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disabilities in the Philippines: 

  • Donate: Help fund our training programs, assistive technologies, and job placement services. 

  • Volunteer: Contribute your time or expertise to mentor participants, lead workshops, or support program activities.  

  • Partner with Us: Collaborate to provide remote job opportunities, accessible training resources, or other forms of support.  

  • Program Beneficiaries: If you are looking for career growth, remote job opportunities, or self-employment support, join our program! We offer personalized career counseling, training, and job placement services designed to help you succeed. Click this LINK .

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