School Leaver Employment Supports help NDIS participants transition from school to the workplace and is aimed at 16 to 22 year olds. Programs are tailored to each individual and involve group and one-on-one activities to help meet employment goals over up to a two year period. Some of the skills taught are:
The desired outcome from SLES is that a participant gains meaningful employment that is paid at or above award rates. Examples of employment outcomes include:
More information on SLES can be found on the NDIS website and our FAQ page . Self++ also runs regular webinars on SLES, which can be found in the right-hand column of the page.