ACADEMY NEWS
Fighting Chance launches Mini Woolies, empowering Jigsaw participants with retail skills
Woolworths Australia has partnered with our parent company, Fighting Chance to open our very own Mini Woolies at Plus, in Frenchs Forest. This innovative learning space will empower individuals with disability from Jigsaw as well as our sister enterprise, Plus, to...
How Nathan’s Jigsaw experience is paving the way to a career in maintenance
Update: Nathan has secured a Christmas casual role at Bunnings Hawthorn - we are all very proud of him! Nathan’s long-term goal is to become a handyman, and his current role as a paid trainee at Jigsaw is preparing him for that dream, providing opportunities for skill...
Skills spotlight: Feedback, Accountability and Goal Setting
At Jigsaw, the path to mainstream employment starts with Jigsaw Academy. Here, you’ll develop important skills for the workplace through personalised discussions and group sessions. Our curriculum includes skills to prepare you for various jobs in your chosen field....
What is a support plan, and do I need one when transitioning to mainstream employment?
Transitioning to mainstream employment can be exciting yet challenging, especially for people with disability. One tool that can make this shift smoother is a well-designed support plan. What is a support plan? A disability support plan is a document that details any...
Job interview tips for people with disability
Job interviews can make anyone feel nervous. If you have a disability, you might feel even more worried. You might wonder how the interviewer will see you and if they will understand how much you have to offer. This blog will explore some tips to help you prepare and...
Trainee EV surprises herself with how quickly she learns new skills at Jigsaw
Yvette, known more commonly as EV, is a trainee in our Sydney hub who began her Jigsaw journey shortly after finishing school. She attends Jigsaw three days a week, learning new skills in our Academy program that will assist her in finding, and excelling in,...
Skills spotlight: Policies, problem solving and ethical behaviour
At Jigsaw, the path to mainstream employment starts with Jigsaw Academy. Here, you will develop crucial work-readiness skills through a combination of group sessions and personalised discussions. The Academy's curriculum includes 20 skills aimed at preparing you for...
Master key workplace skills at home: Jigsaw Academy’s guide to teamwork, flexibility, and interpersonal skills
At Jigsaw, the journey to mainstream employment begins in Jigsaw Academy, where trainees learn essential work-readiness soft skills through group sessions and personalised discussions. The Academy curriculum includes 20 skills, meticulously designed to prepare...
Lauren is well on her way to a rewarding career in childcare
Lauren is a trainee in our Adelaide hub whose goal is to have a career in childcare. She’s proactive in pursuing her career goals, and her Jigsaw trainers are right there beside her to support her along the way. Lauren is no stranger to hard work. Before coming to...
No regrets: paid trainee Jayne’s mental toughness helped her land her first award-wage job at Jigsaw
Jayne Brownlee is Jigsaw Adelaide’s latest paid trainee. Aged 21, she is two months into her first award-wage job working on a data entry contract with Jigsaw client Bedford. Jayne tells us about the obstacles she has overcome, and the strength she has gained along...