Young People’s Employment Pathways (YPEP)
There’s more than one pathway to your dream job
Young People’s Employment Pathways (YPEP) supports young people with disability to gain skills and experience and to find meaningful employment. We offer a flexible and individualised support service. Our Employment Pathways team will work with you to develop a plan that is unique to your skills, interests and goals.
Our services are currently available in NSW and WA; however we also offer virtual services combined with local on the ground support in other locations.
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Am I eligible through the NDIS?
To be eligible for YPEP you need to be the following:
You are still at or have recently left school
Aged 15 years or older
Have an active NDIS plan or are eligible for NDIS support funded under Capacity Building (Finding and Keeping a Job) in NDIS Plans.
Have identified employment-related goals in your NDIS plans
Need employment-related support to develop confidence and work-ready skills,
Funded under Capacity Building (Finding and Keeping a Job) in NDIS Plans.
If you don’t have an NDIS plan, or your plan lacks the appropriate employments supports, talk to us to learn how we can assist you through the NDIS process.
How can YPEP support me?
Our Employment Pathways team support young people with disability, aged 15+ who are at school or have recently left school.
We undertake a discovery process with you, to get to know you better, your likes, dislikes, hobbies, goals and current skills to co-design an employment pathway plan that is unique to you. We work with you to explore what you enjoy doing, how you feel about starting work and what support you need or would like.
Your plan may include activities like:
Identifying jobs/courses you are interested in
Building confidence and communication skills
Writing a resume
Preparing for interviews
Travel to and from work or study
Specific job skills training (endless options!)
Find work experience in jobs that interest you
Finding a job, traineeship, or apprenticeship
Developing your own micro business
Exploring training or further study options
On-the-job support
Linking in with other support services and so much more!
How do I know what pathway is right for me?
Every journey into employment is different. You might be ready to jump straight into work or study, or you might need extra support to develop your work skills and confidence. Our Employment Pathways Team will talk you through all of the options available and support you every step of the way.
Employment Pathways in action
Read about the journeys that of our YPEP participants have experienced and the value they see from having a coach to help them prepare for their next steps after leaving school.
Why choose us?
Life Without Barriers has been supporting people with disability and their families for almost 30 years. We are working to break down barriers to employment for people with disability and promote equal opportunity for all.
Our unique partnership and national reach enable us to offer you:
Co-designed individualised pathways to employment
Work experience and job placement opportunities
Further education support
A seamless transition to Disability Employment Service Provider (DES) of your choice
What are the benefits of finding and keeping a job?
Financial independence
Increased self-confidence
Improved wellbeing
New connections and friends
For a unique and personalised employment service
Contact our Young People's Employment Pathways team: