‘School to Work’ workshop, Batemans Bay
- The Beagle
- May 22, 2021
- 1 min read
Help your young person with disability find *real* work
03 June 2021
9:15am – 4pm
Club Catalina, 154 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay
An interactive and participatory full day workshop that aims to bring families together to connect and increase confidence to seek out meaningful, paid employment for their secondary school student with disability.
Participants will hear stories and experiences from people with a disability and their family members about practical tips and strategies when planning for and finding real and meaningful work. They will leave the workshop with a number of concrete plans and strategies to find work for their secondary student with a disability.
What is School to work?
School to work aims to inspire and equip students with disability, through the support of families, to seek meaningful, paid employment in the community.
Who is this workshop for?
Parents, family members, educators and allies of students with disability at secondary school.
Cost:
$35 for students and families
$50 for professionals
Topics covered will include:
Uncover student strengths and interests to use as guide for potential work roles
Identify conditions that help set up a student for success in work
Identify community connections and contacts to approach for work
Practical strategies and tips on working with other professionals or services
Develop a positive pitch to get the job
Explore what good employment support looks like, and how to find the right people to support your student.
