Navigating Challenges In The Workplace - Disability & Chronic Illnesses
With Marlies Koolhaas and Margaret Welten
21 October 2024 15:00 till 16:00 - Location: B22.F 206 | Add to my calendar
Marlies Koolhaas and Margaret Welten are dedicated Career Counsellors at the TU Delft Career Centre. Passionate about fostering inclusive leadership, they co-developed and launched the Bachelor Honours Programme: Inclusive Leadership Fundamentals in 2023-2024. Their commitment lies in empowering individuals to enhance their inclusivity skills and mindset, thereby cultivating an environment where diverse talent thrives.
Hear from several alumni and staff members who will share their personal experiences and strategies for overcoming workplace challenges related to disabilities and chronic illnesses.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on Navigating Challenges in The Workplace - Disability & Chronic Illnesses. This event will feature several panel members, all alumni or staff members of our university, who will share their personal experiences and strategies for overcoming workplace challenges related to disabilities and chronic illnesses.
This discussion aims to foster a deeper understanding of the unique obstacles faced by individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses in professional settings.
Our panellists will provide their insights into how they have navigated these challenges, offering practical advice and stories of resilience and determination.
Whether you are a student preparing to enter the workforce or a staff member looking to support students/colleagues with disabilities or chronic illnesses, this event is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and develop empathy. By attending, you will learn how to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.
Target group: (Inter)national Bachelor and Master students; PhDs and PDIngs, Young Alumni
Number of participants: Min. 8 - Max. 30
Format: Discussion
Food options: No
Accessibility of the room booked: TBC
Language: English
Extra: Attendance requirement,
costs: This activity is free of charge. However, we have a 7.50 euro no-show/late cancellation fee. You may cancel your registration free of charge, at the latest before 10 AM, 2 office days before the start of the activity.