Overview: Spark Joy Enterprise is a social enterprise
dedicated to empowering individuals with all forms of disabilities through
customized training, recruitment support, and workplace accommodations. We
work with local businesses to help them recruit and support disabled
employees, offering ongoing mentorship and training for both employers and
employees.

Vision: To
create a workforce where individuals of all abilities are meaningfully
employed, with tailored support for both employees and employers.

Core
Objectives:

Goal 1: Train
individuals with disabilities according to their personal goals and place
them with supportive employers.

Goal 2: Assist
businesses in recruiting and accommodating a diverse workforce.

Goal 3: Train
trainers in specialized disability-focused methods, creating a pipeline
of skilled trainers in disability-inclusive practices.

Goal 4: Offer
accessible, skills-based training for healthy individuals, funded through
Intreo or paid directly.

Goal 1: Individualized Training and Job Placement for
Disabled Individuals

Approach: Provide
skills training tailored to the unique needs and career goals of disabled
individuals, including both visible and hidden disabilities.

Placement
and Support:

Match
trained participants with partner companies who need talent and are open
to creating accessible work environments.

Ensure
ongoing monthly communication between Spark Joy Enterprise, the employer,
and the employee to adjust accommodations and maintain a supportive work
relationship.

Department
of Social Protection Support:

Employers
hiring disabled individuals can access grants and subsidies through the
Department of Social Protection, including programs like the Wage
Subsidy Scheme (WSS) and the Disability Awareness Support Scheme.
These programs help employers provide accommodations and financial
incentives to sustain inclusive hiring.

Goal 2: Recruitment and Support Services for Employers

Recruitment
and Placement:

Work with
local companies to identify staffing needs and fill positions with
qualified, diverse candidates from our training programs.

Focus on
recruiting, training, and onboarding disabled individuals as well as
other skilled candidates to ensure diverse hiring.

Accommodation
and Mentorship:

Provide
hands-on support for creating an accessible workplace, from physical
modifications (e.g., ramps) to assistive technologies (e.g.,
transcription apps for hard-of-hearing staff).

Offer a
structured mentoring program that includes monthly check-ins to support
the employer-employee relationship and address any adjustments needed.

Revenue
Stream:

Employers
will pay Spark Joy Enterprise for each recruitment and training service,
including workspace modifications as needed.

Goal 3: Training the Trainers in Inclusive Practices

Trainer
Program:

Trainers
will receive specialized training in disability-focused teaching methods,
with curriculum options that cover a wide range of disabilities, from
sensory impairments to neurodivergent needs.

Payment
Options for Trainers:

Option 1: Free
training in exchange for commitment to work with Spark Joy Enterprise,
delivering training directly to people with disabilities.

Option 2: Paid
training at a fee of which, depending on training level and
disability complexity, allowing trainers to work independently
post-certification.

Revenue
Stream:

Fees from
trainers opting to pay for training contribute to Spark Joy’s operational
budget, supporting further trainer development and program expansion.

Goal 4: Paid Skills Training for Healthy Individuals

Training
Programs:

Offer a
range of paid courses in high-demand skills (e.g., digital literacy,
customer service, office administration).

Payment
Options:

Participants
can fund their training through the Department of Social Protection’s Intreo
program if they are job seekers, allowing them to receive partial or
full subsidies.

Direct
payments are also accepted, with flexible installment options (full
payment or 4-part installments).

Revenue
Stream:

Course
fees from healthy participants provide a sustainable funding source for
Spark Joy Enterprise, supporting its free training programs for disabled
individuals.

Free Training Programs for Disabled Individuals

Customized to each participant's
skill goals and needs.

Followed by placement support with
companies committed to accessibility.

Paid Training for Healthy Individuals

High-demand skills courses,
available through Intreo or self-funding.

Recruitment and Accessibility Services for Employers

Recruitment and training tailored
to company needs.

Accessibility modifications,
monthly communication, and support for employer-employee relationship
building.

Disability-Focused Trainer Certification

Paid or free options for trainers
to specialize in disability-friendly training.

Staff and Structure

Trainers: Skilled in various disabilities
to provide specialized training.

Workplace Liaison: Assists employers with workplace
adjustments and monthly follow-ups.

Administration and Marketing: Handles program management,
client relationships, and outreach.

Facility Requirements

Accessible office and training
facilities in Rathdowney, including assistive technology and physical
modifications.

Partnerships

Collaboration with local
disability advocacy groups, the Department of Social Protection, and local employers.