School Leaver Employment Support
We provide specialised solutions so students living with disabilities can develop their abilities, find job opportunities, and work on their career goals. As a registered school leaver employment support (SLES) provider, Nexus offers an eligible school leaver program so you can overcome employment challenges and plan for a brighter future.
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Am I eligible for the SLES Program?
To be eligible for school leavers employment support, you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an Australian citizen
- Must be a full-time student in your final year of secondary school
- Must be in legal working age
- Must have a work capacity of at least 8 hours per week
- Studying in a disability special school OR
- Studying in a disability class in mainstream school OR
- Receiving a Disability Support pension OR
- Attending a mainstream class and attract additional educational funding due to disability
How We Can Help:
Work Skills
Gain workplace skills and confidence.
Job Opportunities
Connect with potential employers.
Job Placement
Get your work goals started.
Ongoing Support
Experience tailored support for you.
AJ’s story and how Nexus has helped him through the SLES Program
“Sometimes I need help when I get a bit stuck with learning or work. They come straight out and help me, at my level. They simplify things.” —Phillip
At seventeen, AJ is weeks away from finishing his secondary school education and he expresses both excitement and trepidation about the ‘big changes’ that we can all relate to. Nexus assisted AJ in combining education, skill development, and employment as part of an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA).
In AJ’s case, it has solidified his goals for the future – to further his studies in Horticulture and become a Landscaper. As an Apprentice Grounds Keeper with Australian Training Company, he has been able to gain real-world landscaping and garden maintenance skills on school grounds, which he undertakes as one shift per week.
He has already secured a job interview with a landscaping company, as his possible next step beyond graduation. Whether or not this round sees him land the role, the foundations are strong to keep him on track.
AJ has been a Nexus client for around two years, and he was enthusiastic about sharing his journey, in the hopes that it will encourage other young people to get the support they need.
Get started with Nexus’ School Leaver Employment Support.
Step 1
Register with us so we can get in touch with you
Step 2
Meet your DES consultant online.
Step 3
Discuss your workplace goals and needs.
Step 4
We get you started.
Step 1
Register with us so we can get in touch with you
Step 2
Meet your consultant online.
Step 3
Discuss your goals and needs.
Step 4
We get you started.
For any questions, please call us on 1800 163 987 or send us an email to enquiries@nexushumanservices.com.au and we can get started today.
Questions you might have
School leavers employment support (SLES) benefits students with disabilities by developing both technical and soft skills relevant to their chosen career paths. The program can help them with social skills, communication, confidence and independence, bringing them closer to their personal and professional goals.
The age range is between 16 to 24 years old. While this can vary depending on the program and provider, SLES typically caters to teens and young adults. Applicants must check specific eligibility requirements to know if the services they enquire have different age limits.
Students who complete secondary school can begin their school leaver program. Applicants must check specific eligibility requirements to know if the services they enquire have different age limits.
School leavers can explore different options for their studies and career:
- Further study at a lower degree level
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs
- Apprenticeships
- Technical and Further Education (TAFE) courses and career-specific courses offered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
While salaries can vary depending on where you are employed, a school leaver can earn around $55,319. The estimated pay rate is $4,610 per month, $1,064 per week, or $29.12 per hour.