Part of Afford’s SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program involves practical work experience for trainees. Work experience helps give trainees a glimpse into the responsibilities and pressures of a workplace environment. It also presents opportunities for...
2020 was a year of survival in a lot of different ways. Our SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) trainees have adapted and overcome many disruptions and have continued to succeed. Afford’s SLES program teaches resilience, empowerment and encourages trainees to have...
The trainees of Afford’s SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) Penrith, Mt Druitt, Ingleburn and Prestons programs recently participated in a Colour Run. It was an event for youth to promote acceptance and understanding of young people living with disability. Thanks...
The next time you visit the Target store in Penrith, you might see the smiling face of Ervin, an Afford SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) trainee, who is well on his way to achieving his work goals. Ervin has a strong interest in working in the retail industry....