New start-up to help the differently abled find jobs
The Hindu
Initiative by quadriplegic activist will equip candidates to fit in tech-driven workplaces
Prajith Jayapal, a quadriplegic from Kozhikode, is set to launch a start-up for offering free placement assistance to differently abled youngsters in the State with the help of various national and global agencies. The consultancy project, Maargaa, which materialised after long months of research and field studies will be launched by District Collector N. Tej Lohit Reddy on August 30. Maargaa intends to identify potential talents and equip them to be part of technology-driven workplaces. It will work with local and global companies to create employment opportunities and make workplaces disabled-friendly. It will engage with employers, understand the practices for hiring people with physical limitations, and list suitable jobs. The concept is to emerge as a bridge between the employee and the employer. “We are also on a mission to help companies draft policies on hiring the differently abled, accessibility, diversity inclusion, workplace practices, equal opportunities, Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), and research in favour of differently abled job aspirants,” says Mr. Jayapal. The HR teams of companies will be assisted in zeroing in on suitable candidates, recruitment, training, and retention among others.More Related News