Alkira’s School Leavers Employment Support (SLES) program is a structured, two-year, NDIS-funded employment readiness program designed for school leavers aged 18*–24 with goals related to finding work. Delivered in a group-based format, SLES helps young adults build community, life, and job-related skills in a supportive environment — making it a great stepping stone after high school.
At Alkira, we give participants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through AlkiraBiz, which includes our social enterprise café, coffee trailer, and op shop. These real work environments allow participants to explore hospitality and retail pathways before committing to long-term employment goals.
By trying different roles, participants build confidence, learn workplace expectations, and make informed decisions about their future careers.
Alkira’s SLES curriculum is designed to support young people in building practical, everyday skills that lead to greater independence and job readiness.
Participants practice resume writing, interview techniques, communicating effectively in the workplace, and present themselves appropriately for different job settings.
We focus on important everyday skills like time management, organisation, money handling, and budgeting. Participants also practice travel training to help them navigate public transport independently.
Participants explore roles and responsibilities within a workplace, learn about employee rights, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills. Regular visits to local businesses offer insight into different industries, real-world expectations and networking opportunities.
SLES is suitable for school leavers who:
We have availability for our school leavers employment support services. Alkira have intake from April every year for the following year. We recommend applying no later than November.
*Please note that Alkira focuses on supporting people who are 18 years and older. You can apply earlier than 18 but must be 18+ when services commence. Also, to apply for SLES you must be under 24 years of age.
It’s easy to get in touch with us. Simply fill out the enquiry form and one of our friendly staff will be in contact with you. Alternatively, you can give us a call Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
We know choosing the right support is a big decision, and we’re here to help every step of the way.
To start, we invite you, your family and your support network to tour one of our Alkira sites. We’d love to show you around – it’s a chance to see our programs in action, meet our team, and ask any questions you might have.
If you’d like to take the next step, we’ll arrange a face-to-face meeting with one of our experienced managers. They’ll walk you through the assessment and make sure Alkira is the right fit for your family’s goals and needs.
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