SLES Academy

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School Leavers Employment Supports (SLES) is an NDIS program that helps participants move from school to work and are available in the final years of school and directly after leaving school. 

We are providing a new, holistic approach that gets participants TRULY job ready.  Our program provides opportunities of a 5 day working week including 3 days of SLES, 1 day of a nationally recognised qualification & 1 day of Life Skills (additional fees apply). 

Every student is welcome to personalise what days they would like to attend. We are flexible to you & your lifestyle!

3 days: SLES 

There is no better way to learn skills than being hands on. You will be out in the community trialing out all different fields and industries or a specific workplace you are drawn to! Not only will you be building skills, you will be creating a community network that will assist in finding your dream job. 

We are always adding to our list of businesses who are providing work experience. Currently, some businesses who we have already partnered up with for work experience opportunities are:

- Coles Sutherland

- Bunnings Warehouse Kirrawee

- Reborn Fitness

- Mazda Kogarah

- Homies Crew

- The Snack Shack

- 7th Heaven Cafe Sutherland

- Treehouse Cafe (In-house at Phoenix)

- Pegasus Horsemanship

In addition, we will be running group based hands-on learning, developing skills such as: 

- Communication & conflict resolution

- Money management 

- Travel training

- Behaviours & expectations 

- Decision making & building resilience

- Time management 

- Resume & job interview preparation  

Get connected to other students & learn in a fun, supported environment.

1 day: Nationally Recognised Course 

Vital Training Solutions RTO# 91618 will be delivering a nationally recognised course onsite, funded by the NSW government initiative Smart and Skilled. We collaborate with Vital to give an opportunity for young people to up-skill themselves and relate and implement what they are learning when at Phoenix work experience.

1st Year Students will have the opportunity to complete a Certificate II in Workplace Skills. 

2nd Year Students will have the opportunity to complete either Certificate III in Business, Certificate III in Work, Health and Safety or Certificate III in Hospitality.

Phoenix Institute of Training will also give students a first aid certificate for free!

Please note that whilst in the same office, Vital Training Solutions RTO# 91618 and Phoenix Institute of Training are separatre organisations to Phoenix Community Project.

1 day: Life Skills Workshops

Students will explore the world of adulthood to keep themselves safe, healthy & independent all in a social setting with mates. 

Topics Include:

- Cyber Safety 

- Relationships, dating & sexual education

- Cooking & healthy eating 

- Travel training

- Home care

- Activity days

Please note that this is an additional program and does not fall under SLES funding. To learn more about this program, visit the 'Programs' tab.

Why is Phoenix the best choice?

We have been successfully running SLES Academy for three (3) years now.

There is no 'one size fits all' approach when it comes to what each participant needs. We are flexible to the wants, wishes & desires of all students & their families. Only want to do LifeSkills? No problem! Only want to complete the three SLES days? Absolutely! We will work alongside you to compliment your lifestyle.  

We are a young, vibrant and fun local organisation that is community based and committed to youth services. By being smaller, we are able to give more to you, ensuring you are as supported as you need to be. 

We give a holistic approach to our services and connect with professionals where possible. Collaborating with allied health professionals allows us to support you in the best way we can!