Webinar 2: Next Steps on a Journey to Meaningful Employment

Thursday 27th March 2025 10.30am - 12.00pm

This second webinar in the 2-part series will provide secondary students and their families with an opportunity to stop and consider the importance of work experience and what can be discovered. The option of creating your own work role through customised employment will be explored along with developing a ‘positive pitch’ for an employer. Ideas for how to approach employers and finding the right job support will also be explained.

The webinar will include family stories of what is possible.

This interactive webinar will cover:
• How to consider a more in-depth discovery process related to the student’s interests, strengths and attributes.
• How to foster work experience and employment opportunities
• How to engage employment supports
• Exploring micro-enterprises and other options

Learning Objectives
Participants who attend this webinar will:
• Understand the concept and steps of Customised Employment
• Learn about the discovery process and how to employ it for their young person
• Explore micro-enterprises
• Identify how to research and approach potential workplaces and employers
• Recognise how to set up effective support for their young person’s employment
• Incorporate Employment Goals into their young person’s NDIS plan

Download the Accessible flyer here (word doc)

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is for secondary school students with disabilities and their families. Supporters and allies are also welcome to attend.

What do I need to participate?
We will be using the video meeting platform Zoom to host the webinar.

You will need access to:
· a computer or iPad/tablet or smart phone with internet access;
· speakers/sound

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your ability to participate.

About CRU:

For over 35 years, Community Resource Unit has been working across Queensland to help people with disability take control of their lives and take their place in their community. COVID-19: Please do not attend on the day if you are unwell or if you have COVID-19 like symptoms. Please contact CRU if you require assistance to register, attend or participate in this event. Ph: 07 3844 2211 or Email: cru@cru.org.au

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Community Resource Unit CRU in QLD, Resourcing Inclusive Communities, an initiative of Family Advocacy (NSW) and Imagine More (ACT) will work together on a new five year project called ‘School to Work’. 'School to Work’ aims to inspire, increase confidence and motivate students with disability to seek and find meaningful employment with the help and support of their family and community.

The project is being provided as part of the Community Inclusion Capacity Development program through The Department of Social Services.