Afford’s Youth Employment Coaching (YEC) service provides young people with disabilities the employability support they need to transition from school to the workforce. This exciting time in young people’s lives is filled with opportunity and possibility, and we are here to realise your aspirations as you leave school and make your way into the world of work.
What is Youth Employment Coaching (YEC)?
Afford’s YEC program equips young people with skills, knowledge and real-world experience to enter work or further training with confidence. This program is suitable for young people who are looking to get a job straight after school, or who are thinking of doing further study or training before they commence work.
Afford’s trainers will introduce you to a range of opportunities through work experience, community engagement and industry visits. Through this program, you will:
Meet a range of employers.
See what a day in the life of someone doing the job you want looks like.
Get some hands-on training and experience.
Be supported to consider which option is right for you.
“Coming to YEC, I have learnt a heap of new skills and made so many new friends! Going to work experience at the Butterfly Farm, I got to help people and it feels good when I help others.”
We get you ready to apply for jobs and get the job you want
Afford’s YEC program gets you ready to apply for work and to be positioned with strength and confidence to get the job you want. We work with you to determine what your goals are. We develop a work plan with you and support you to regularly review this plan.
Afford’s YEC program also works with school leavers who have a disability to:
Creating a resume and cover letter.
Learn how to look for jobs and where to find them.
Make job applications.
Develop strong interview skills.
Communicate with prospective employers.
Developing work-ready skills.
Developing customer service skills – so you can communicate effectively with customers, clients and colleagues.
Our YEC program provides you with employment pathways to a range of sectors, including:
Retail.
Manufacturing.
Customer service.
Hospitality and tourism.
Entertainment.
We work with school leavers to explore a range of possibilities for employment and meaningful work for the future.
Our YEC Offices
Penrith
Unit 5B 61-79 Henry Street
Penrith NSWÂ 2750
Penrith (NSW)
Southport
74 Smith Street, Southport QLD 4215
Southport (QLD)
74 Smith Street, Southport QLD 4215
Marrickville (NSW)
Marrickville (NSW)
295 Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW 2204
Preston (VIC)
Preston (VIC)
327–329 High Street, Preston VIC 3072
Ingleburn
Ingleburn (NSW)
40 Lancaster St, Ingleburn NSW 2565
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