WHAT IS inclusive pathways to employment?
The IPE program helps young people with disabilities to bridge the gap between school and employment, by helping them pursue their interests, aspirations, and goals, to ensure they are socially and economically included in their communities, regardless of individual challenges.
Our vision is for a transformed youth employment system that sets up all young people for economic security in the future by connecting them to decent, secure and meaningful work.
HOW WE HELP
- Sign up for FREE!
- Explore your strengths and talents
- Develop goals and co-design a plan
- Connect to support services & courses in your areas of interest
- Work experience, internships, and volunteering
- Learn resume writing and interview skills
- Build confidence & find work!
If you are a Transition to Work Participant, you will be assigned a dedicated Youth Coach to guide you during your journey, plus post-placement support from your Youth Coach to ensure success in your new job.
IPE is a pilot program delivered in partnership Brotherhood of St. Laurence.
eLIGIBILITY
Inclusive Pathways to Employment is for young people who are:
- Aged 15 to 24 years old
- Identify as having a disability
You do not need to have a formal disability diagnosis. Perhaps you are an NDIS participant, receive the Disability Support Pension (DPS), have or had attracted ‘additional educational funding’ due to your disability while at high school, or; attended or are attending a disability special school or a learning support class in a mainstream school.
IPE is offered at our Traralgon, Morwell, and Moe sites.
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN YOU UTILISE WORKWAYS RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYER SUPPORT SERVICES:
At Workways, we pride ourselves on offering individualised support throughout your employment journey. Our work isn’t done once you’ve found employment. We commit to assisting you and your new employer for 6+ months after you’ve begun work to ensure you’re comfortable and happy in your new role.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST WITH WORKWAYS
This form provides us with some basic information we can use to start working with you. Give us as much detail as you can and we’ll be back in touch with next steps.