Key Features of the Program
Phase 1
Preparation
Participants will engage in a series of workshops focused on job readiness skills and professional etiquette. They will receive personalised career counselling, guidance, and a tailored career plan to identify their skills, interests, and goals. The program includes opportunities to attend local networking events , allowing participants to connect with potential employers. Additionally, they can experience real work environments through job shadowing opportunities. To ensure a supportive and inclusive experience, we provide disability awareness training to businesses, ensuring participants receive the necessary support from the start.
Training And Development
We offer a variety of training programs tailored to the needs of each candidate, covering sectors such as hospitality, tourism, and office environments. The program includes a set schedule of training sessions, simulated work environments and opportunities for on the-job training through our extensive employment partner network.
Phase 2
Placement And Support
We collaborate closely with employers to identify and redesign job opportunities to suit participants’ needs. Our support extends to job placement and the onboarding process, providing ongoing job coaching and training. We maintain regular communication with employers to ensure the success and sustainability of the placements.
Cohort Size and Frequency
- 3 graduates per week
- Fortnightly
- Monday from 9.30am, Tuesday all day and Wednesday until 11am
Training
- The program will include, as needed, additional training sessions to enhance the skills and employability of the graduates.
Support and Supervision
- A support worker will be available overnight at the Academy to assist with Independent Living needs.
- No support worker supervision during the day at the Academy, encouraging independent living.
- Hotel staff provides supervision related to work duties.
Funding
- There is no cost to participate in the program as we have funding from the Department of Social Services Structural Adjustment Fund. However if a support person is required to support the participant participating in the work shop and for employment, this would need to be funded by the participant.