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NDIS School Leavers Employment Supports (SLES) Program

Have you recently finished school?

The transition from school to the workplace is an exciting change that can come with a mix of emotions. FIDS is here to help you strengthen the skills you need for entering the workplace and discover the path that’s right for you.

Our SLES program will equip you with the skills, knowledge and real-world experience to enter work or further training with confidence. Whether you’re eager to join the workforce straight away, or are thinking of doing some further study or training.

We connect you to employers in different industries

Our Trainers will open you to a world of opportunities through work experience, internship opportunities and industry visits.

At each industry visit you can meet employers, see what a day in their life looks like and get some hands-on training, whether its retail, farming, customer service, or hospitality ,we will give you a taste of different industries so you can decide what career path is right for you.

Our team listen to your goals and together we develop a personalised plan which we regularly review with you and your circle of support which includes:

  • Creating a resume and cover letter

  • Interview skills

  • Job application and job seeking skills

  • Communicating to an employer

  • Developing work-ready skills (e.g. money handling)

  • Developing customer service experience.