Students

If you are finishing school or have finished school and are studying part-time, you may be eligible for Disability Employment Services. It can be tricky to know where to start, and that’s where EPIC can help.

By connecting with EPIC Assist while you’re still at school through a traineeship or apprenticeship, you can prepare for the transition to employment. A school-based traineeship or apprenticeship is a great way to earn money and prepare for life outside of school while you study. You’ll gain a nationally accredited qualification and increase your odds of scoring a job when you finish school.

Students can use their NDIS package to undertake work preparation activities, so they can get familiar with the routine and responsibility of working. If you are about to finish school, or have recently finished, this is referred to as School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). Through School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES), you will receive employment preparation support after leaving school, to help you get ready for work. The focus of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is to try and test to find what’s right for you through work experience in a range of settings.

Your high school can connect with the EPIC Discover program to help students with disability prepare for the transition from school to employment. We deliver a combination of classroom-based learning, work experience, and paid work placements to improve employment opportunities for young people with disability.