ACADEMY NEWS

Job interview tips for people with disability

by | 29 August 2024 | Academy, Connect, General | 0 Comments

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...
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Trainee EV surprises herself with how quickly she learns new skills at Jigsaw

by | 29 August 2024 | Academy, General | 0 Comments

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,...
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Skills spotlight: Policies, problem solving and ethical behaviour

by | 29 August 2024 | Academy, General | 0 Comments

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...
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Master key workplace skills at home: Jigsaw Academy’s guide to teamwork, flexibility, and interpersonal skills

by | 30 July 2024 | Academy, General | 0 Comments

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...
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Lauren is well on her way to a rewarding career in childcare

by | 24 July 2024 | Academy, Digital | 0 Comments

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...
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No regrets: paid trainee Jayne’s mental toughness helped her land her first award-wage job at Jigsaw

by | 16 May 2023 | Academy, Digital | 0 Comments

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...
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Jigsaw paid trainee Therese leaves ADE to pursue mainstream employment dreams

by | 9 May 2023 | Academy, Digital | 0 Comments

Meet Therese. When she’s not playing sport or watching sport (she’s a huge fan of the Adelaide Crows and the Adelaide 36ers), you can find her at Jigsaw, preparing for employment. She was one of the founding six trainees at Jigsaw Adelaide, starting when the hub first...
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“You’re doing real meaningful work”. Heather reflects on her employment journey

by | 28 April 2023 | Academy, Digital | 0 Comments

In 2020, Heather’s proofreading business became a victim of the pandemic. She had fallen into her line of work by helping other students with their essays during her degree, and found that she was “very, very good at troubleshooting other people's work.” She realised...
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Adelaide trainee, Bradly, finds purpose at Jigsaw

by | 24 March 2023 | Academy | 0 Comments

Bradly is 29, and, since his school days, having a job is what he has most wanted to work towards. With unwavering support and advocacy from his Aunty Liz, he spent years exploring different avenues to achieve his goal, all of which ultimately ended in disappointment....
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What is SLES funding and is it right for me?

by | 21 February 2022 | Academy | 0 Comments

Moving from school to work is a major change for young people; even more so if you have a disability. It brings exciting opportunities, but also new challenges. You might be planning to find a job in mainstream employment, where people with and without disability work...
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Post-school options for young people with disability

Post-school options for young people with disability

Nov 19, 2021

You’re about to graduate from school and move into your adult life! The world is full of new possibilities. And some challenges you’ve never faced before! This can be a very exciting time as you explore what to do with your future. It can also be a daunting time as...

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