School Leaver Employer Support (SLES)

Our focus is on building the capacity, awareness, confidence and independence to enter the workforce or into volunteer work after school.

This program provides school leavers with transition to work skills, opportunities and experience, including resume writing, interview skills and workplace safety.

We also work with participants to create individual plans, including pathways to employment or further education, job seeking and community participation. 

Topics for this program include: 

  • Time management

  • Budgeting and managing money

  • Health and safety

  • Teamwork

  • Communication in the workplace

  • Expectations from your employer

  • Independent travel to and from work

  • Dressing for work

  • Searching and applying for a job

  • Resumes and cover letters

  • Building confidence to win and maintain a job

  • Develop career-specific skills, as per their Career Pathway Plan

  • Further study

  • Social skills development

  • Work experience

 

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 "I can only give positive praise for Jo as a teacher for my son. She was supportive, understanding & nurturing for him as an individual. She allowed him to learn & be himself. This gave him the skills so that now he is working, driving & living his life to the fullest. Jo has given him skills that will stay with him his whole life. I highly recommend Jo for any child on the spectrum, her support & skills will only enhance your child’s life."

- Sandra

"I just wanted to say thank you for all the help and support that you have given Dylan. Without your continuous support and guidance, I’m sure Dylan wouldn’t be where he is today, as you go above and beyond to help these kids and I just want you to know you are so inspiring as the passion and enthusiasm you have to help my son and kids on the spectrum is just amazing. So, thank you so much!"

- Leanne

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for the support, structure and understanding that you give my twins. Your determination and consistency have strengthened my twins to becoming stronger, more confident merging adults. Thank you."

- Laurie

"Thanks to Ms Opie's support throughout school, I have been able get to where I wanted to in life. I have a house. A great paying job. A loving partner that I have been with for 6 years also we just had our first child together. I am happy with how far I have come in life, most of it is because I have had Ms Opie's support."

- Hayden