we strive to break down barriers and promote diversity in the workforce.
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School Leaver Employment Supports
What is School Leaver Employment Supports?
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School leaver employment supports (SLES) help participants move from school to work and are available in the final years of school and directly after leaving school.
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Build My Career delivers school leaver employment supports to help young people prepare, look for and gain employment. Our personalised support programs provide meaningful, individualised capacity building activities so young people can achieve their employment goals.
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As part of managing a participant’s employment barriers, Build My Career:
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supports a participant’s unique pathway to employment
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help foster partnerships and goodwill in the local community
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use our professional networks to engage and connect with employers.
How school leaver employment supports work?
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School leaver employment supports funding builds a participant’s ability and confidence to enter the workforce.
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The NDIS can fund school leaver employment supports for up to two years, depending on the participant’s circumstances.
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Each school leaver’s employment supports will be different.
The following skills may be part of an individual program of supports to help participants get ready for work
Money Handling
Skills
Work Experience
Time Management Skills
​Job Ready Skills
Communication Skills
Travel Skills
Discovery Activities
Personal Development Skills