About
This webinar offers an insightful look into the experience of an apprentice balancing academic pursuits with professional responsibilities, particularly from the perspective of a neurodivergent individual. The talk highlights the crucial role of dedicated support systems, such as an Inclusion Team, in fostering an environment where apprentices can thrive. It delves into how tailored advice and regular check-ins can significantly enhance work performance and empower individuals to understand and leverage their neurodivergent traits. The session emphasises how embracing neurodiversity can provide a unique perspective and build confidence in communicating specific needs for success.
Webinar Speakers
Yinka Sobamiwa
Yinka is a second-year apprentice serving as an Assistant Accountant within the Operational Finance GNFR team. Their career path has been characterised by both enjoyment and the demanding task of balancing studies with increasing role responsibilities. Yinka attributes a significant portion of their development to the Inclusion Team, citing their consistent support through regular meetings and actionable advice, which has improved their workplace performance. This support has also been instrumental in Yinka's journey to embrace their neurodivergence, helping them recognise its unique advantages and empowering them to articulate their requirements for success.
Amena Dakhil - Kaplan
Amena is the Inclusion Coordinator at Kaplan, bringing a wealth of experience as an Exam Access Arrangements Assessor and a Specialist Irlen Screener. Her professional background encompasses teaching health and social care, as well as coordinating provisions for additional learning needs. Amena is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider and actively contributes to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee, working to advance equality, diversity, and inclusivity across all facets of education and apprenticeships.
Who is this suitable for?
This is suitable for Kaplan apprentices, Kaplan UK students, Kaplan staff, and any employers who want to join. We have a limit of available places, which will be allocated on a first come first-served basis. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Joining the webinar
Upon signing up through Eventbrite, you'll receive a confirmation email which will direct you to a Zoom link where the session will be hosted. Use this link to join at the scheduled time. The link will also be sent again as a reminder two days, and 2 hours, before the webinar. This event will be run as a Zoom meeting with one way video and audio (the hosts’). The session will be recorded.
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If you have a question…
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Webinar Recording
This webinar will be hosted on Zoom and will be recorded, along with any participant questions, however, images of participants will not be captured on the recording. You may choose what name you wish to be visible. Once you have registered for the webinar we will send a calendar invite to your email address and email you reminders about the upcoming event. After the event, we will email all participants with a copy of the recording and further relevant information including a request for feedback. If you do not wish to receive these emails please let us know by clicking the ‘Contact’ button at the bottom of this page. We may also use the recording for promotional/marketing purposes. The recording will only be kept as long as is necessary. We will not share your email address with other participants, however, we may share your contact details with the partner we are hosting the webinar with. We may also update your profile on our customer management system to reflect your attendance at this webinar. To find out more about how we handle personal data please see our privacy notice here.
