NDIS SLES With Work Placement: Real-World Experience & Employment Support For School Leavers With Disabilities
School Leaver Employment Supports Program (SLES)
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Leaving school and choosing a career path can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Finding a job is challenging for everyone, but it can be even harder for those with disabilities, such as autism, intellectual and other disabilities. You might experience anxiety, low self-esteem, fear of rejection or failure, and a lack of confidence. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Hundreds of school leavers with disabilities have found their ideal career pathways with the help of professionals, and it’s completely free for eligible young people thanks to government support. Complete the form above to check your eligibility.
At Next Gen Youth Employment, we specialise in empowering young people with disabilities to transition confidently into the workforce. Our tailored School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program offers the guidance, tools, and encouragement needed for success. This is our primary service, not an add-on, which allows us to focus all our efforts on delivering results—see how we do it.
Customised Work Experience & Employment
At Next Gen Youth Employment, we specialise in empowering young people with disabilities to transition confidently into the workforce. Our tailored School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program offers the guidance, tools, and encouragement needed for success. This is our primary service, not an add-on, which allows us to focus all our efforts on delivering results—see how we do it.
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We Believe in You
We are all born different, and each of us is a human being deserving of happiness and fulfilment! Each of us contributes something unique to the world, making it a beautiful place to live and thrive. While we may face challenges in some areas, we all possess exceptional talents in things we love to do.
At Next Gen Youth Employment, we feel incredibly proud to witness our clients growing in confidence and happiness, acquiring new skills, and engaging in work they enjoy. Most importantly, seeing the smiles on their faces and the faces of their families motivates us to do everything we can to help our clients succeed! We believe in you!
What will I get as a result?
Our main goal is to help you secure a job that you enjoy and are qualified for. Once we refine your career goals, we assist in developing an individual career plan and building the necessary pre-employment skills and confidence.
How do we achieve this?
Our step-by-step process consists of five major components. We begin by pairing each young person with a youth coach. Next, we assess their interests, skills, and career goals. Then, we arrange training and connect young people with paid work trials, traineeships, and job placements. Finally, we provide ongoing mentoring and support. Because we assist you every step of the way and break the process down into small, manageable chunks, it’s easier to move from where you are to where you want to be.
What will I learn to make it possible?
We will help you develop essential skills that every job seeker needs. You’ll improve your communication abilities and other important skills, receive relevant training in your area of interest to build your confidence, get assistance with resume preparation and interview skills, and find support for securing and maintaining employment.
Why Next Gen Youth Employment?
We are one of the few nationally recognised NDIS providers that focus solely on School Leaver Employment Supports, which is our core service. Young people are paired with dedicated, experienced youth coaches who offer tailored, flexible one-on-one support. Our outcome-based approach revolves completely around each individual’s needs. We have strong partnerships with local employers across various industries for employment, apprenticeships, and traineeships, including retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and operations. Our highly positive track record in placing clients with these employers enables us to provide more opportunities for clients to secure paid work trials, traineeships, and job placements.
Jayden was unsure about his career path after finishing school. With guidance and support from Next Gen Youth Employment’s SLES programme, he explored various roles, attended job trials, and developed his life and communication skills. Today, Jayden is thriving as a warehouse assistant at a local logistics company, confident in his abilities and proud of his achievements.
Meet Jayden — From Uncertainty to Success
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What now?
Take a small but important step today by completing the form on the top of the page to check your eligibility and make an enquiry. Our friendly team will get in touch, answer any questions you may have, and help you get started! If you need further information, we can also schedule a free information session for you. If you’re unsure how to answer any of these questions, simply contact our friendly team, and we will guide you. Talk soon!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) is a support programme funded by the NDIS to help young people transition from school to employment. It’s designed to build skills, boost confidence, and increase employability.
SLES provides young people with the practical skills, knowledge, and support they need to navigate the transition from school to work. It’s a vital step towards securing long-term employment and achieving career goals.
To access SLES, you’ll need to have it included in your NDIS plan. This can be done by discussing your goals with your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator (LAC). We can support you with this process if you’re unsure how to get started.
While both SLES and DES (Disability Employment Services) offer employment support, SLES is specifically designed for young people leaving school, whereas DES is available to people of all ages with a disability who are seeking employment.
