Category: Job seekers
Our Charged Up for Work Term 1 cohort is now over halfway through their seven-week work preparation training program. The Joondalup cohort got to experience their one-day-a-week training at Edith Cowan University Joondalup. This was a great experience for the students as the thought of attending university for many is one that is often daunting and overwhelming.…
Adam recently celebrated five years of employment at McDonald’s Cockburn. Adam is part of the cleaning team where he takes great pride in keeping the dining room tidy and providing excellent customer service. When Adam began the role, he was originally working around eight hours per week but has impressively built up his weekly hours to 20.…
Alyssa sought out Edge’s support after her therapist recommended our employment services. She has been assisted by Edge Job Coach Pauline in her new role at Mantra on Hay. “Edge supported me in changing my role from housekeeping to reception and therefore changing my wellbeing. I get to see my Job Coach and feel comfortable that…
After graduating recently, school leaver Mitchell engaged with Edge’s NDIS services. Mitchell was matched with Edge NDIS Consultant David who saw, “a young man who displayed communication and social skills equivalent to that of your average small business manager.” Mitchell was not aware of the many strengths and transferable skills that he already had. David worked…
For the last 11 years, Tina has been working at Activ Foundation in the reception team. After meeting with Edge Employer Consultant Zack, Tina mentioned her past cleaning experience and expressed interest in finding extra work. After their meeting, Zack contacted Edge Account Manager Shirley to see if there was an opportunity with one of Edge’s supportive…
Our Charged Up for Work team recently welcomed two new cohorts of students for Term one at Subiaco and Joondalup. After a busy start to the new year finding opportunities for past graduates and supporting them at these opportunities, the team were thrilled to begin delivering the seven-week workshop to a new group of students. During the…
After completing multiple work trials and engaging with employers, Melissa’s persistence paid off and she is now working as a Kitchenhand at The Sovereign Arms Joondalup. She is loving her new role as she is building her knowledge, skills and working towards her financial goal of travelling around Australia. “Having a job has reduced my anxiety and…
At Edge, we believe in matching our NDIS participants with like-minded NDIS Consultants who can help them grow and have shared interests. During his final year of school last year, NDIS participant Ben was matched with our Edge NDIS Consultant David. They connected immediately as they shared several common interests including a passion for technology and gaming.…
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