Laura McDade

Breaking Barriers Programme Lead - ENABLE Works. All views are my own.

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

And that's a wrap! 6 weeks have flown in and I've loved seeing how much the groups confidence has grown! 🥰🙌

[Theresa Shearer FRSE @Theresa_Shearer]

Inspiring as ever to spend time with our #BreakingBarriers class of 2023 completing work placements at @ScottishPower. Motivational words from @SPRKeith about this outstanding example of public, private & #SocialSector partnership to advance #equity, #diversity & #inclusion. #EDI

[Theresa Shearer FRSE @Theresa_Shearer]

Inspiring launch of #AllinGlasgow today, where #partners across the public, private & #SocialSector committed to break down barriers to #employment - recognising the value of #equity, #diversity & #inclusion to harness the talent of every #citizen & build an #inclusive #economy.

[Enable @Enable_Tweets]

Today sees the launch of #AllinGlasgow - Scotland’s biggest #ThirdSector #employability consortium. With 17 partners, #AllinGlasgow will provide specialist support to 1,500 people facing the greatest barriers to employment. #FairerScotland #EDI https://t.co/Avx1sI6Hyw

[Kelly-Ann Woodland @STVKellyAnn]

Thoroughly enjoyed giving this year’s group of #BreakingBarriers students a glimpse of TV News 📺 with @STVRonnie.

A video tour of the newsroom, studio & gallery …. Followed by loads of chat! 😄 @WeAreSTV @EnableScotland @STVNews @LauraM_ENABLE

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

@tjmcavoy1 @STVKellyAnn @EnableScotland @STVRonnie @WeAreSTV @STVNews You did so well Thomas, so proud of you starting your new career with @PublicHealthSCO 🥳🥳

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

@STVKellyAnn @STVRonnie @WeAreSTV @EnableScotland @STVNews We loved the session @STVKellyAnn 😊 The group especially loved the bloopers 🤣

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

Great to be back out #networking today for @TBF_Glasgow So many opportunities to help reach 100% positve destinations for our school leavers! #employability @EnableScotland

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

The Breaking Barriers group had a fantastic time behind the scenes on the first day of their work placement @WeAreSTV .... @STVKellyAnn you might have some competition! @ENABLEScotland

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

Day 1 of Breaking Barriers work placement @ScottishPower 🥳

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

And they're off! Great to be back on campus at @StrathBusiness for our 6th year of Breaking Barriers - Business @ENABLEScotland #inclusion #SupportedLearning

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

Creating a supportive educational environment provides a lasting positive impact on young people's lives. So proud of this group #InclusiveEducation #UnderstandingDisability

[Enable @Enable_Tweets]

Our #BreakingBarriers programme enables young people with a #LearningDisability & additional barriers to #education & #employment to attend a world class university, achieve accredited qualifications & work at some of Scotland’s leading corporate employers https://t.co/lYBN8GXC9H

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

@annemakeslinks @Theresa_Shearer @Ashley_ENABLE @Briony_ENABLE @DYWScot @DYWGlasgow @InspiringSland @OurFutureNow_ Why hello Annemarie, fancy meeting you here! :-D I hope you're well and still singing!

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

The path to your dream job can be challenging but there is always support if you need it! #NoWrongPath #ENABLEScotland @Theresa_Shearer @Ashley_ENABLE @Briony_ENABLE @DYWScot @DYWGlasgow @InspiringSland @OurFutureNow_

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

If your exam results weren’t what you hoped for today, don’t worry! Breaking Barriers is a supported university programme that that will help you gain a qualification, work experience and confidence! Email [email protected] for more info 😊 #NoWrongPath @ENABLEScotland

[Heather Stenhouse @HeatherStenhou2]

Working on the strategy of our award winning #BreakingBarriers programme
@StrathBusiness @UniStrathclyde @ENABLEScotland @ScottishPower @STVGroup @Theresa_Shearer @DavidHillier @TomazosKostas @LauraM_ENABLE

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

@Lianne_ENABLE @StrathBusiness @Katie_ENABLE @MariGalletly Nice one Lianne! 😆🙌

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

@KPSS_IntCentre Looks like the group had loads of fun! Wish I was there! :-D

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

Breaking Barriers is exploding into the science faculty in the @UniStrathclyde this September!
- Gain a #qualification
- 6 weeks #workexperience
- Build confidence and new skills!
contact details on flyer
#university #glasgow #ENABLEWorks @StrathScience @ENABLEScotland

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

@ENABLEScotland @StrathBusiness

[Laura McDade @LauraM_ENABLE]

That’s a wrap! The #breakingbarriers work placement at STV is now complete! Today we heard some inspiring words from the team at @WeAreSTV, @Jan_Enable and from the students themselves. Huge thanks to everyone involved for making such a positive difference in the students lives!