Charlotte's story

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Charlotte got her first taste of work in 2018 at Two Before Ten Café while in year 12. This after school job is where she brewed her love for food and coffee. The early participation in work has opened more employment doors for Charlotte. She is now 20 years old and has two jobs

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Jayden's passion for cooking
Young People
Nov. 16, 2014

Jayden's passion for cooking

Through the school involvement in the Ticket to Work initiative, Jayden identified hospitality as an area that would suit his passion for cooking. A local Ticket to Work network, made up of local businesses and organisations, worked with Jayden to find a suitable placement.
Hannah wins an award of excellence
Young People
Dec. 21, 2016

Hannah wins an award of excellence

Once they have identified a young person with employment goals, Ticket to Work networks collaborate to support work preparation, training and placements with an approach that considers the local context and the needs of the young person. Local networks aim to involve a broad range of stakeholders including schools, DES (Disability Employment Services) and other community agencies.
Jack (Employment Consultant Perspective)
Young People
Dec. 13, 2020

Jack (Employment Consultant Perspective)

Colby and his parents have wanted to find employment that could fit around his school commitments and was close to home. For Colby, an understanding employer that would provide consistency and allow him to learn his own way was important.
Nomaan’s journey from school to work
Young People , Ticket to Work
Aug. 18, 2015

Nomaan’s journey from school to work

Nomaan is thrilled with what he’s achieved so far and the confidence that he has built through work and training. He attributes a lot of his success to the support he received through Ticket to Work.
Snippers Garden Care
Young People , Ticket to Work
Feb. 16, 2015

Snippers Garden Care

Phillip was thinking about a horticulture career, but it was only after working one day per week with Snippers Garden Care that he decided this type of work genuinely suited him.  Phillip has said that the early starts, manual work and on-site locations made him “really enjoy gardening and maintenance”.
Arnold's swings a retail golf career
Young People , Ticket to Work
June 8, 2015

Arnold's swings a retail golf career

Work experience is an ideal way of assisting students to identify potential career interest areas, become ‘work ready’ and build employability skills.

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