Cork’s Ability@Work Honoured for Transforming Employment with Digital Innovation
Ability@Work, a pioneering employment service provided by the Cope Foundation, has been awarded “Best Use of Digital Marketing for the Greater Good” at the prestigious Cork Digital Marketing Awards on Friday, October 11th. Sponsored by ePresence Digital Marketing, this award recognises the transformative impact of Ability@Work’s efforts to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through innovative digital marketing campaigns.
Ability@Work is a unique person-centred employment service provided by the Cork City-based non-profit Cope Foundation. It has revolutionised employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities by offering personalised job coaching and creating partnerships with 80+ companies.
Since its inception, the program has helped create 153 paid job opportunities and offers training, upskilling and employment support to over 50 participants annually.
Commenting on the win, Marian Hennessy, Ability@Work Manager said: “We are thrilled to have won this award ‘The use of Digital Marketing for the Greater Good’. This award means so much to us, as our social media platforms strive to promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace, breaking down barriers and sharing the inspiring success stories of our wonderful job seekers.
“We would like to thank Cork Chamber for this award, the Cope Foundation and staff for their constant support. Lastly thank you to all the companies big and small across Cork who help us make Cork the inclusion capital of Ireland!”
Best Use of Digital Marketing for the Greater Good 2024 Runners-Up:
- Cork’s 96FM – Giving for Living Radiothon
- Crawford Art Gallery – Crawford Supported Studios
- Crann Centre – Disability Family Support
- Ludgate Hub – Driving Community Innovation in West Cork
- Access Credit Union – Supporting Local Businesses
- Field’s SuperValu Skibbereen – Championing Local Producers
- Wisetek – Leading the Charge in Sustainable Technology
About the Awards
The ‘Best Use of Digital Marketing for the Greater Good’ Award celebrates local businesses that exemplify the spirit of Cork through their dedicated efforts to support their community. This initiative encourages others to contribute and recognises the outstanding achievements of local businesses in creating lasting positive impacts.
“By supporting this award, we aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding efforts of businesses that use digital marketing to make a positive difference in our community”, said John Brennan, Director of ePresence.
ePresence was founded in Cork in 2008 by Gillian and John Brennan who have developed a tradition in their agency of supporting local charities and community initiatives – regularly contributing to organisations such as Marymount University Hospital, Cork Simon, UNICEF, and The Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism.
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