Some see disability ... we see ability
With the right support it’s not such a big step from school to the workforce. There are new skills to learn, new situations to handle, and a whole range of possibilities to explore. That’s where WISE Employment’s Skills2Work program can help.

Skills2Work is a pre-employment program designed to give young people with a disability the support and training they need to succeed in the workplace and beyond.

Flexibility and support
Skills2Work is paced to suit the individual. Participants take anywhere from 12 months to three years to complete the program, trying different work settings along the way. Small groups of young people work closely with an experienced Skills2Work trainer, who tailors the program to suit their abilities and learning styles.

Learning beyond the classroom
Work experience and volunteer work have a very important place in the Skills2Work program. While some training takes place in the classroom, a good part of participants’ time is spent gaining real experience in real workplaces. WISE works closely with local employers to provide supervised work experience throughout the program and will also arrange a series of hands-on workplace visits to give participants a taste of a wide range of potential work settings and help them identify their own strengths and interests.

Finding a job
On completion of the Skills2Work program, participants have a great understanding of their skills, strengths and interests. Many will already have found work, but those needing further help to find the right job automatically gain access to a case manager, work placement services, and ongoing support and job-mentoring through the WISE Employment Disability Employment Services (DES).

Contact Us
Skills2Work is centrally located in Box Hill and is fully funded for Futures for Young Adults recipients.

For more information, or to discuss your suitability for the WISE Employment Skills2Work program, call us on 8329 8800.