Category: Employers
You may have seen Max, one of our Charged Up for Work students on the news recently and at Telethon. He was featured as part of the Telethon funded All Stars for Autism program where he mentors younger autistic children. This Telethon Teen Mentoring Program provides an exciting opportunity for autistic high school students to mentor autistic primary school…
Edge continues to create opportunities for school students by giving them access to a range of School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT). A SBAT allows Year 11 students to access paid work for eight hours a week while earning a qualification, and still attending school. We place hundreds of students into excellent employment opportunities, preparing them for…
Matthew, who is currently completing his Certificate III in Business, loves his role at Turban Chopsticks. This is thanks to the great people and working environment at Turban Chopsticks; a true reflection of the positive culture within the business. Having the opportunity to complete a school-based traineeship has changed Matthew’s life. It has allowed him to be more confident, has developed his communication…
Last month, Daniel Doble, Edge’s Business Development Manager (BDM), represented Edge when he attended Australia Post’s unveiling of their Indigenous-inspired mural at their Perth Parcel Centre. The incredible 5.5m x 3m artwork was completed by local Noongar artist, Kevin Bynder and looks truly breathtaking. This will be the first of many murals that Australia Post will commission for…
Edge is excited to announce that one of our valued employers, Australia Post, achieved Disability Confident Recruiter Status (DCR) this February. This means that the organisation has progressed towards becoming an Employer of Choice for people with disability. This is a significant achievement for any organisation, let alone one with an extended workforce of 75,000 employees, and makes…
In a recent announcement, Water Corporation highlighted their understanding that people with disability are almost twice as likely to be unemployed than people without. As part of their commitment to improve disability access and inclusion, Water Corporation are ensuring youth with disability are a key focus of their new work experience placement and traineeship program,…
Edge developed and delivered customised employer training on Down syndrome for Pan Pacific Perth which has allowed Laura to excel in her role as Food and Beverage Attendant. Laura has been receiving great feedback from guests and her Edge Job Coach. If your organisation would benefit from customised disability awareness training for your employees, please contact…
In October last year, our Edge Trainer Dal delivered customised job search training for participants at Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA). The participants who attended the Edge training session had just completed their Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work qualification and were seeking work as Peer Workers or a related work role. Edge provided…
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