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Room for All - S1 E5 - Mariella Cuttonaro and Program Elevate
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Welcome to Room for All!
Join hosts Saraya O'Connell and Andrea Comastri as they discuss Hotel Etico's innovative Program Elevate with guest Mariella Cuttonaro. This initiative focuses on transitioning individuals with disabilities from supported employment to open employment in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Learn about Mariella's extensive experience in the field, the genesis of the program, challenges faced, and the positive impact of inclusive hiring. The episode delves into the specifics of Program Elevate, its phases, and goals, providing invaluable insights for employers and disability employment services. Stay tuned to uncover how this program is making strides toward true inclusion in the workforce!
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests
02:14 Mariella's Background and Family Business
04:01 Transition to Recruitment and Personal Life
05:35 Challenges in Employment Services
08:35 Joining Hotel Etico for Pilot Project Local Tourism Navigator
16:48 Structural Adjustment Fund and Future Plans
22:29 Setting Ambitious Goals for Employment
22:59 Building a Supportive Community
23:19 Collaborating with Co-Hive Hub
24:58 Program Structure and Phases
29:50 Partnering with Torrens University
31:40 Challenges in Disability Employment Services
36:56 Advice for Employers on Inclusivity
40:52 Wrapping Up and Future Plans
Chapters
1. Introduction and Welcoming Guests (00:00:00)
2. Mariella's Background and Family Business (00:02:14)
3. Transition to Recruitment and Personal Life (00:04:01)
4. Challenges in Employment Services (00:05:35)
5. Joining Hotel Etico for Pilot Project Local Tourism Navigator (00:08:35)
6. Structural Adjustment Fund and Future Plans (00:16:48)
7. Setting Ambitious Goals for Employment (00:22:29)
8. Building a Supportive Community (00:22:59)
9. Collaborating with Co-Hive Hub (00:23:19)
10. Program Structure and Phases (00:24:58)
11. Partnering with Torrens University (00:29:50)
12. Challenges in Disability Employment Services (00:31:40)
13. Advice for Employers on Inclusivity (00:36:56)
14. Wrapping Up and Future Plans (00:40:52)
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