Desmond HENRY

Careers and Employment Coordinator at WALK - Inclusive Employment Services

As Careers & Employment Co-ordinator in WALK, Des leads the supported employment programmes for the organisations. Following a career in business over 18 years, he managed a highly successful labour market activation project, supporting early school leavers to retrain, up-skill, and gain employment or progress into further education. He brings his business, training, and employability experience to the issue of employment for people with disabilities. His vision is to facilitate individuals to overcome barriers, by opening doors to employment opportunities that give people more choices in life. Year of this biography: 2017