School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Sydney & NSW
Graduating high school and transitioning into the real world can be an extremely exciting yet daunting change. To help you navigate the new transition, breakthru are here to help you build your capacity and learn the skills needed to prepare for work and find a job that’s right for you. Our supports are designed to give you the skills, knowledge and experience to pursue your goals after school – be it long-term paid employment, volunteering or tertiary education. School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is a plan specific funding item for Year 12 school leavers that are current or eligible participants with the NDIS. SLES is a program designed to help teenagers aged 16 – 19 to prepare for work and gain real-world experience prior to or just after graduating high school. If SLES funding has been approved, school leavers will be eligible to receive support for a maximum of 2 years. These supports are varied and diverse, so long as they are focused on improving employment opportunities and work-readiness. Examples of SLES activities may include: After 2 years, most participants will then transition to Disability Employment Services to receive ongoing support now that they’re out of high school and better prepared for a real world working environment. If you’re feeling unsure about what to do after high school, our SLES tours can be a great way to get started. All of our tours will cover topics like employment pathways, employability skills, program overviews and more. So if you’re interested on starting your pathway to success after school, leave your details below and one of our friendly staff will be in touch with you soon. The transition from school to work is a major life change for many young people. In most cases, the transition can feel even harder for people with disability. SLES funding is designed to facilitate a more proactive approach to this major transition. SLES aims to build capacity in new graduates so they have the knowledge, experience and confidence to go out and participate in the community soon after they graduate year 12. To be eligible for SLES, participants must first be eligible to receive an NDIS plan. During the application process for an NDIS plan (or during the review period), you may choose to apply for SLES. For approval to take place, this means you must establish eligibility by submitting evidence in the form of a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA), which is usually facilitated by your school. School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) works as an early intervention approach, designed to help school leavers navigate the often daunting transition from high school to employment. Supports are often more focused on building capacity and getting ready to work, as opposed to actually searching for work straight away. Disability Employment Services (DES) offer more general support, aimed at assisting anyone aged 17 – 64 to find an appropriate job and maintain long term employment. We have a number of offices throughout Sydney and New South Wales. You can find us at: Our supports are tailored to your needs, goals and circumstances. Whether you’re looking to build confidence in the community or get a better handle on your life skills prior to searching for work, we can help. Some of our services include:
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