If you have a goal to gain mainstream employment, then Work Ready is for you. It is held over two days on a Monday and Tuesday and is comprised of 4 unique programs:
1. JOB PREP
2. HIVE PROJECTS
3. WORK EXPERIENCE
4. INTERN TO EMPLOYMENT
Work Ready prepares you for the world of work by being equipped with the theoretical knowledge and understanding, essential skills and practical experience to succeed in mainstream employment.
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Semester 1: Start date February 5th
2 days: Monday & Tuesday
9.00am - 3.00pm
Semester 2: Start date July 21st
2 days: Monday & Tuesday
9.00am - 3.00pm
1 year = 4 terms
Capacity Building - Finding & Keeping a Job
or
School Leavers Employment Support (SLES)
Job Prep, held Mondays at the Hub, lays the theoretical foundation of our program, teaching essential professional skills aligned with the Government Framework for Employment Competencies. With your Co-Hive Hub mentor, we set and review quarterly goals.
Job Prep focuses on workplace behavior, covering professionalism, initiative, teamwork, safety, and policy adherence. Wellness sessions teach balanced living and its application beyond work. Guest speakers and industry specialists provide real-world perspectives, bridging theory to practice. Concurrently engaging in Work Experience, Job Prep equips you with vital skills for a smooth workforce transition.
HIVE Projects, held Mondays at the hub, offer hands-on skill development. Each term features a collaborative project simulating real-life workplaces.
Semester 1 focus is on the HIVE Cafe project, emphasizing hospitality skills like teamwork, online ordering, barista techniques, customer service, and inventory management. Reflecting on Job Prep knowledge, it highlights strengths and areas for improvement. Semester 2 shifts to HIVE Creatives, engaging in creative arts industry projects with skills applicable to mainstream work settings.
Work Experience runs every Tuesday where you apply the skills learned from Job Prep and HIVE Projects into mainstream workplaces. Our experienced staff help you identify and discover your strengths and interests, ensuring that your Work Experience aligns with your employment, education and independence goals.
During Work Experience, these roles are not paid however participants become equipped with the skills required to become an employee in the workplace. Our team offers support and guidance to both the employer and employee during Work Experience. The working partnership sets the stage for future success in our Intern to Employment Program.
The Intern to Employment program is created in partnership with organisations across various industries. Together, we have identified the skills needed for a variety of paid intern roles. Successful participants from Work Experience program are supported to transition into paid internships.
This program marks a significant step towards employment opportunities while ensuring supports for employer and employee. Successful completion of the Intern to Employment Program is expected to lead to transition into paid mainstream employment.
NDIS funds can be used for Co-Hive services for self-managed or plan-managed participants. Get in touch with us today for more information.
