Jyde - the fun-loving achiever Jyde joined our Transition to Work (TTW) program in Minchinbury after his final year in high school using his NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports. With some nervousness about what life would bring after school, Jyde entered the program a shy and quiet trainee that lacked confidence in his abilities. After being introduced to the Afford Transition to Work program two years ago, Jyde is now a confident and capable young man that takes on all that is thrown at him. Throughout his journey with Afford, Jyde has shown an eagerness and willingness to learn. He has taken part in all Afford training prorgams and actively seeks opportunities to develop his knowledge and learn new skills that will prepare him for life in the workforce. With the support of TTW trainers, Jyde has succeeded in completing his Certificate 1 in Life Skills at Nepean Community College and Certificate 1 in Basic Computer Skills at Macarthur College. He is now also in the process of completing his Certificate 2 in Computer Skills. For some hands-on experience, Jyde was connected with an Afford Employment Consultant in Blacktown
who was able to secure him a role at Flemington Markets and Clyde Phone Repairs Service to further enhance his skills. He welcomed the new experiences and was excited to interact with the wider community in a work environment. His newfound positive attitude is infectious and his trainee peers consider Jyde a friend that they can turn to for help if needed. A personal goal for Jyde when he began with Afford was to learn to drive. He has now passed his Learners Driver Examination and is well on his way to gaining the skills to be a confident driver. Jyde brings enthusiasm, kindness and a wonderfully strange sense of humour to our TTW team and is an inspirational trainee that has proved time and time again that he is capable of achieving anything and everything he puts his mind to.
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