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Parent As Career Transition Support (PACTS)

 

It is a series of workshops and resources developed to provide parents with up-to-date information about career transition that enables them to support their teenagers when making career transition decisions.

 

These sessions are designed for parents of students with disability, neurodiverse and mental health.

 

This is a three-part series of workshops: 

(by booking to the event, you agree to attend three dates) 

 

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 

Date: Wednesday 16th, 23 & 30th of March

Location: Melton Youth Centre, 193 Barries Rd, Melton VIC 3337

 

More information and book at Parent As Career Transition Support (Melton) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

Facilitated by

 

Reece Gains

Inclusive Industry Engagement Coordinator (Brimbank/Melton Area)

Department of Education and Training

Reece is neurodiverse and has experience in Education and Local government space 

working to build the skills of young people with disabilities to gain employment. 

 

Peter Balbata

 

Jobs Victoria Advocate Melton City Council

Peter works on the ground to help people

navigate employment and training services

by proactively connecting with people,

where they are, in their local

 

Session one

  • Communicating with young people about careers
  • Talking about ability and employment
  • Occupational categories
  • Identifying skills and abilities
  • Career assessments and resources

 

Session Two

  • Learning Pathways Plans
  • Career services at schools·Education,
  • Training and tertiary options
  • Apprenticeships and Traineeships
  • Group Training Organisations

 

Session Three

  • Stages of job hunting
  • Resumes and Cover letters
  • Interview skills
  • Disclosure and ability
  • Employment Services
  • Access and inclusion
  • Rights and responsibilities

 

Book your space today at:

 

Parent As Career Transition Support (Melton) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

If you have any questions about the program below get in contact on the details belows 

 

Kind Regards 

 

Reece Gains 

Pronouns: He/Him,

Inclusive Industry Engagement Coordinator 

Industry Engagement For Priority Cohorts | Brimbank Melton AreaDepartment of Education and Training

Have you watched the Workability Series on Vimeo yet? It’s a series of videos showcasing people with disabilities experiences of work and Education. 

T: 0475001050E: reece.gains@education.vic.gov.au W: www.education.vic.gov.au