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Work Readiness & Job Preparation

Build the confidence and skills needed to take the next step toward employment.

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Program overview

Work Readiness & Job Preparation is a structured program designed to support participants in developing the essential skills required to prepare for employment. The program focuses on understanding workplace expectations, building confidence, and developing practical job-seeking skills in a supportive environment.

Participants engage in guided activities such as resume building, interview practice, communication development, and workplace behaviour training, helping them prepare for future employment pathways.

Why it helps

A critical bridge between skill development and employment, preparing participants for real-world job expectations. It builds the confidence and capability required to move toward supported employment, volunteering, or further training.

What participants gain

  • ✓ Confidence in preparing for employment
  • ✓ Improved communication and self-presentation
  • ✓ Understanding of workplace expectations and behaviour
  • ✓ Basic job-seeking skills
  • ✓ Greater readiness for employment pathways

What you’ll cover

Job preparation skills

  • Introduction to resumes (basic format)
  • Identifying personal strengths and skills
  • Understanding job roles and responsibilities

Interview skills

  • Practicing simple interview questions
  • Role-play interview scenarios
  • Building confidence speaking about yourself

Workplace behaviour

  • Understanding expectations at work
  • Punctuality and attendance
  • Following instructions and workplace rules

Communication skills

  • Speaking clearly and appropriately
  • Listening and responding
  • Professional interaction basics

Confidence & presentation

  • Personal presentation and grooming
  • Building self-confidence
  • Managing nerves and anxiety

How it runs

Length

10-week term-based program. Participants can continue into other programs over time.

Each week

2 sessions per week, 5 hours per session, in a supportive small group.

A typical session

Structured learning and practical activities, with facilitated breaks built in.

Breaks

A 45-minute lunch break and two 15-minute tea/coffee breaks — all supervised and facilitated to support social interaction and peer engagement.

Programs are delivered as non-accredited employment and skills development programs.

About

Transition to Employment Program (TEP)

Structured pathways supporting independence, confidence, and workplace readiness.

About the program

The Transition to Employment Program (TEP) is designed to support individuals and school leavers in developing practical life, community, and employment skills through structured, hands-on learning experiences.

Programs focus on building confidence, communication, independence, teamwork, workplace participation, and community engagement in supportive real-world and simulated environments.

Program structure

Participants enrol into structured 10-week term-based programs and may continue progressing through multiple programs over time based on their goals, interests, and support needs.

Programs are delivered in supportive small-group environments with practical learning activities, workplace simulations, community participation, and routine-based skill development.

Your outcomes

You may develop:

  • ✓ Workplace confidence and communication skills
  • ✓ Teamwork and social interaction skills
  • ✓ Independence and daily living skills
  • ✓ Community participation and travel confidence
  • ✓ Workplace readiness and employability skills
  • ✓ Confidence participating in structured learning environments

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