Category: Participants
Bethany’s journey with Edge began when she required extra support in finding employment when her previous role became unsustainable. Bethany found it difficult to find a job as she was discriminated against multiple times and lost confidence. Despite being a hardworking individual with a Certificate III in Education Assistant, Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies…
The most rewarding part of working for Edge is being able to change people’s lives through the power of employment. Many of our clients need a chance, an opportunity, to get a foot in the door to really flourish. Nine months ago, this was Nat. Edge supported Nat in securing employment as an Administration Officer…
You may remember Jasmine from last year’s newsletter when she graduated from Edge’s Charged Up for Work program. Jasmine was referred to our NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports this year to receive continued assistance. With a passion for arts, crafts and colourful designs, Jasmine opened her microenterprise, Mitso Magic. She uses her talents to paint beautiful designs that are printed on cards…
Edge’s NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports is designed to build each participant’s capacity so they can achieve their employment goals. School Leaver Employment Supports is available for students in their final years of school or directly after leaving school. Ethan came to Edge after finishing High School and was working towards a Certificate II in Horticulture. After…
A job is more than a place to work. For Susan, it was the opportunity to gain independence and support for her family. Having immigrated to Australia over 10 years ago, Susan found it difficult to enter the workforce as people did not want to give her an opportunity. She was referred to Edge by…
At Edge we understand the importance of receiving an opportunity and gaining experience in the workforce at a young age. By working in new environments with ever-changing situations young people are able to develop not only their skills but their confidence as well. The Edge Cockburn team have partnered with Port School in Hamilton Hill to provide employment assistance…
Brent has been working at AAA Egg Farm for the past five months where he is a Gardener and Handyman. He has made a great impression on his manager Gemma, “Brent is kind, courteous, very punctual and reliable. He’s very sweet and I look forward to seeing his little grin when I drive into the farm. With…
The Charged Up for Work team have been busy with the recent graduation of our Term 1 participants and working with last year’s cohort of students. The team is very proud of last year’s students as they have been achieving great individual pathway outcomes. One of these students is Levi. During the seven week classroom component of…
Join us on our journey as we share how we are changing lives through the power of employment.