Job Ready Employment Program
Fast-track your skills to open employment in our 6-8 week Job Ready Employment Program.
A structured employment program for people aged 17 to 30 who are preparing for work or exploring supported employment pathways.
- 6 to 8 week workshop
- Available in the Illawarra
- Suitable for NDIS-funded participants
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Delivered by experienced facilitators in a structured and supportive environment.
Who is this program for
The Job Ready Employment Program may be suitable for people who:
Explore what you will learn
This unit focuses on the everyday skills that support independence and reliability. Participants work on routines, time management, budgeting basics, meal planning, personal organisation and using community services. These skills help participants feel more confident managing daily life and preparing for work.
Participants build practical reading, writing and communication skills used in everyday and workplace settings. This includes reading rosters and payslips, understanding signs and instructions, completing forms, writing simple emails and communicating clearly with others.
This unit builds confidence using numbers in real-life situations. Participants practise budgeting, handling money, calculating hours, understanding wages, reading timetables and managing time — maths skills commonly used in workplaces and daily life.
Participants learn the basics of looking for work and preparing for employment. This includes identifying strengths and interests, reading job ads, understanding workplace roles, writing simple resumes, completing applications and preparing for interviews.
Participants will learn to speak up for themselves, understand their rights, and make choices that support their best life.
They will also learn skills, including understanding their strengths and expressing their needs, opinions, and goals with confidence and respect.
This unit focuses on building positive communication and interaction skills. Participants practise conversation skills, listening, body language, asking for help, working with others and responding to feedback — skills that are essential in any workplace.
Soft skills are the personal skills employers value most. This unit focuses on teamwork, reliability, problem-solving, adaptability, confidence, professionalism and managing emotions and stress in work-like situations.
Participants will learn about technology and how it is used in everyday life for school, work, and communication.
They will explore how technology can help them stay organised, find jobs, connect with others, and learn new skills, while also learning how to use it safely and professionally.
Why families value this program
Families often choose this program because it:
- Provides a short, structured trial before longer commitments
- Builds individuals confidence and independence in a supported setting
- Focuses on life skills as well as work skills
- Helps young people understand expectations and routines
- Supports planning for future employment pathways
Program Outcomes:
Participants complete the program with:
- A clearer understanding of employment options
- Improved communication and workplace skills
- Readiness to move into the next stage of an employment pathway (including open or supported employment, Internships or continued skills development)
After finishing the program, we work with participants and families to explore the best options for individuals.
