INFORM: Reverse Job Fair

at MINDS Hub @ Bukit Batok

19 Oct 2023

10,000

That’s how many more people with disabilities (PWDs) have to be employed to reach the Government’s aspirational target employment rate of 40 per cent for them by 2030.

Disability in Singapore: https://www.sgenable.sg/about-us/our-impact/disability-in-singapore

Video highlighting the concept of Reverse Job Fair presented at the Design 4 Impact Community Challenge 2023.

News Article on Reverse Job Fair

Benefits of a Reverse Job Fair for an Employer

Get motivated to think about how this largely untapped talent pool might support your company's workforce planning requirements.
Network with other companies on the same journey towards inclusive hiring.
Learn from PwDs and others who support them on how to apply reasonable adjustments and how to integrate inclusive hiring to fit your company objectives.
An opportunity for employers to build up their confidence in communicating with differently abled people, in a supportive and relaxed environment.

Benefits of a Reverse Job Fair for PWID

Provides an informal yet structured environment for PWIDs to meet employers and demonstrate their strengths.
An opportunity to interact with potential employers and show off their communication skills.
A chance to learn about various vocations and gain knowledge of the kind of employment that are accessible and, more significantly, the types of jobs that might be suitable for them.
The possibility of a work taster or work experience with an employer, even perhaps job offers.

Interested to know more?

If you would like to explore ways to participate or to learn more about how a reverse job fair works, connect with us here.