Staff Matters March 28, 2019 Issue 198 Week 39
CARING ABOUT OUR STAFF STRENGTHENING OUTCOMES – DES AND SLES JOIN FORCES By working as a team, we can achieve better things together. This is exactly what our DES and SLES teams are doing and they are succeeding in supporting more clients achieve their employment goals. Last year, the DES and SLES teams realised that each had networks and connections that could come together to support SLES trainees realise their work goals. During the last year of the SLES program, SLES trainers introduce trainees to DES Employment Consultants, who can work closely with trainees to understand their employment goals and provide advice about opportunities available. With support of SLES trainers, trainees are supported to explore their interests, develop their skills and gain confidence in their abilities to manage life in the workforce. The second year then becomes a chance for trainees to start thinking about their work futures and begin making the right connections to easily transition into the workforce at the end of their time in the SLES program. One trainee, Ben, has successfully achieved open part-time employment, thanks to the blend of support by SLES and DES. Ben began with work experience at Sizzlers in Campbelltown for one day a week for several months during his time at SLES. Ben's employer commented that Ben is always punctual, tries his best at work, does not complain about tasks assigned to him, is polite and friendly and is eager to work. He now works part-time as a kitchen assistant and is working towards getting his RCG and RSA to improve his skills to one day progress onto a waiter's position at Sizzlers.
In This Issue 1
Strengthening Outcomes – DES and SLES Join Forces Joke of The Week
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Caboolture Day Program Gets A Face Lift
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Induction Training to Welcome New Staff New Appointments
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A Healthy Motivation - Use Your Fitness Passport Upcoming Events Selfies of The Week
Ben's success was a result of two Afford teams, with their own unique strengths and networks, working together to support a trainee's individual needs to achieve their work goals. In February and March of this year, DES has run Finding and Keeping a job training sessions at their Liverpool site, where SLES trainees joined other Finding and Keeping a job and DES clients to learn more about life in the workforce. As a result of this training, five SLES trainees signed up with DES and will be moving towards open employment in the coming weeks and months.
REMINDER
DES will be running their next round of Finding and Keeping a job training sessions at their Blacktown site and welcomes DES clients and SLES trainees alike. Combining SLES and DES services for clients is a natural partnership. Offering our trainees the best of Afford's skills development and employment services through SLES and DES, ensures a smooth transition into the workforce. Great initiative teams!
Don’t forget to send your clients’ achievements, good news stories and photos to Marketing@afford.com.au
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