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School leaver employment services
Activework Placement Services provides School Leaver Employment supports (SLES) for NDIS participants who are
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In their final year of school or have recently left school
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Either Self Managed or Plan Managed
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If you are unsure or want to find out more, call or come in and let us discuss our services with you.
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You will get support in the following areas
Explore your career and Life goals
Using IT for safe online activities
Employment preparation, support in a group and one to one
Work experience in suitable employment, with on the job support
Vocational skills
training
Learn more about your strengths, abilities and support networks
Life and independence skills
Travel &
transport
Employment related training, induction and feedback
Help accessing any related services along the way
What is SLES?
The School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) program is available for eligible NDIS participants as they leave school and make plans to start work. SLES gives Year 12 students with disability the skills move from school to work.
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If you are in your final year of school or have just finished school and thinking what’s next for me and If employment or further education is part of your future, then enquire about SLES as it maybe you important next step.
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The NDIS funded School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is designed to provide you with the individualised support to help you build the foundation skills for employment.
SLES services should be tailored to meet individual employment goals and are available for individuals who are eligible for NDIS and have been identified as suitable for SLES supports.
This is identified through a discussion with a NDIA delegate in a planning meeting.
The School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) services are available for eligible NDIS participants in their final year of school (or recently left school) who are considering entering the workforces and needs support as they make these important steps along their career pathways.
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SLES gives NDIS eligible School Leavers the technical and “soft skills” to participate in the workforce and strive to maximise their capabilities with the right support as needed.
The people at Activework Placement Services know what support works and because everyone is different we want to spend time getting to know you. The team is excited and is getting ready to work closely with its incorporated arm Active Work Placements Pty Ltd, sharing its resources to provide the most effective and efficient SLES service to you.
We have extensive experience creating personalised solutions for our clients in consultation with you, your supports and potential employers. We will sit down with you and create a personalised action plan which will include the steps to get you ready for the world of work.
We encourage Participants to invite family members or carers along to the initial “Get to know you sessions” so you can have support you trust and will likely be helping you along your pathway to work.
How does Activework Placements Help?
We will sit down with you and create a Personalised Action Plan which will include the steps to get you ready for the world of work.
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Expect help with
Life and Career Coaching (CYPFS)
Using IT for safe online activities
Personal
Presentation
Finance
&
Budgeting
Inviting family members/carers to support your journey
Undertaking paid work experience where a Support Worker
Building your confidence and self esteem
In house workshops to improve life and employability skills