EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS PROGRAM
At NextPath Continuous Learning we offer an individually tailored employment support pathway. Our employment support options target self-determined work-focused goals. Our supports form the path between school and work life.
Overview
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Duration: 44 weeks, consisting of 2 x 22 week blocks.
Block 1 - 3 February to 4 July 2025
Block 2 - 21 July to 17 December 2025
Group Supports
Offered across 2 days a week, our group program supports participants in:
- Functional Work Capacity Assessments and Goal Setting Tools
- Exploring and understanding their work potential
- Focusing on capacity building - developing skills, independence and confidence to work
- Provide an individualised pathway to employment (open employment, supported employment or volunteering)
- Practical experience in your chosen work field (or similar)
Participants can access CORE or School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) funding to access these services.
1:1 Supports
Following the completion of our group-based supports or alongside group-based supports if requested, individualised one-to-one supports are offered to individuals to individually work towards your employment related goals.
Participants can access CORE or School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) funding to access these services.
Workplace Learning (WPL)
The Workplace Learning program is a shared initiative across Mater Dei School and NextPath Continuous Learning. Working with a range of supportive local business 'hosts', the Workplace Learning program is structured to provide our students and young adults with the opportunities and resources to build transferrable life skills and get them 'job ready' while also facilitating a sense of adult independence.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Our Workplace Learning program offers two types of Placements:
NEXTPATH CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Designed for participants who have completed their formal schooling and are looking to explore areas of their interest while building job-readiness skills and a sense of adult independence. Typical placements run for 3 months, but we work with individual businesses to establish what works for them.
MATER DEI SCHOOL
Senior Students (Years 10, 11 or 12) at Mater Dei School are provided with work experience opportunities in the wider community through the Workplace Learning program. These placements are typically shorter in length and are invaluable for building transferable life skills to prepare our senior students for life beyond high school.
What do our Hosts say?
See what some of our very valuable Workplace Learning Hosts say about the program:
Highlights of the Program
Take a look at some of the highlights of our Workplace Learning program in 2024:
Community Support
The development of work skills, attitudes, self-esteem and interpersonal, decision-making and problem-solving skills are essential for life after school. The success of our Workplace Learning program is largely due to the ongoing support of many local businesses within our community.
We are always looking for members of our community to open their workplaces to our students and Young Adults. No training or prior experience working with people with disability is required. Our dedicated Workplace Learning Team will support you and your business every step of the way.
If you think you can contribute to a young person’s life through the Mater Dei Workplace Learning program, click the button below or contact:
Sharon Pascoe-Thomas
02 4654 8727
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