How can your business get involved?
We're looking for Canberra business to offer work experience for people with disabilities.
Learn more about the Pathways to Employment Program and how you can join.
Pathways to Employment:
Empowering Students with Disabilities
The Pathways to Employment Program aims to create a supportive and sustainable employment pathway for young people with disability.
The program is designed to empower young people with confidence and essential skills to enter the workforce, with a range of wrap-around supports available to both the participant and their employer.
This program is delivered by the Canberra Business Chamber in partnership with the Australian Training Company (ATC), and supported by the ACT Education Directorate.
The ultimate goal of the Program is for participants to be employed as a school-based apprentice or trainee with a local business. This provides the opportunity for students to combine part-time work and training with their senior secondary education.
Flexibility lies at the heart of this Program, with a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of participants and employers. Before commencing their school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, each student will participate in a pre-employment program.
The pre-employment program focuses on essential work skills, resume writing, and industry-specific knowledge, to prepare students to enter the workforce.
We are seeking host employers who will:
- commit to providing work experience for a high school student from year 10 to 12
- minimum one week for 2 to 3 days
- offer a safe and rewarding workplace
- be open to transitioning their work experience students to Australian School-based Apprenticeships, part time, or full time trainee and apprenticeships.
The program will help you to:
- Diversify your workforce
- Solve entry level recruitment challenges
- Build and consolidate your reputation as an inclusive employer.
Want to get invloved?
If you would like to join the Pathways to Employment Program, please contact the