Transition to work

Transition to Work Program is a two year program that supports school leavers with a disability to develop skills that will assist them to moved to employment, vocational education and training, or higher education.

Individuals participating in the above programs are assisted to establish their own Person Centered Plans and programs are designed to achieve individual goals.

A high emphasis is placed on skill development in a supportive and safe environment. Where appropriate work experience is sought to meet each person’s goals and interests.

What are the aims of a Transition to Work Program?

To focus on developing and supporting pre-vocational and work readiness skills, while acquiring work and social skills to build confidence.

Aimed at individuals to assist the transition to either supported or open employment, or vocational or higher education.

Transition to Work Objectives

Work Readiness, including work skills, resume building, presentation and interview skills
Certificate 1 in work readiness training
Travel Training
Assistance and enrolment into suitable Vocational & Educational Training
Social skills
Communication skills
Money Management Skills
Self Advocacy Skills
Independent Living Skills development

Eligibility:

Applicants should be:

School leavers aged 18 years or older,
People that live within the Baulkham Hills Shire Council or Hawkesbury Valley Council area,
Have been approved for funding under Transition to Work from ADHC
People who have an interest or goal in working,
Willingness to obtain further / higher education.

Funding:

ADHC funded two year program in which people can be supported into long term, meaningful employment.

This program is offered 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday at either Baulkham Hills or Richmond (and external venues such as TAFE or work experience sites).  Additional Hours are available on an individual fee paying basis.

Program Focus:

In the first two months, each Transition to Work service user will have a Vocational Assessment completed with them, as well as a Transition Plan. Once the service user and our Transition to Work staff have an understanding of the service user, employment will be sought, this can also include different work experience in numerous areas before securing long term employment.

Person Centred Approach

Each individual Transition to Work participant has their own ‘Person Centered Plan’ which identifies goals and strategies how they will be achieved.

Contact details:
Postal Address: PO Box 947, Baulkham Hills NSW 1755
Phone number: 02 9686 4155 or Fax number: 02 9686 4144
email: enquiries@nwds.org.au