Employment service starts

An employment service has started in Woy Woy to help local school leavers with high support needs find work.

Break Thru Employment Solutions in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, runs a "Transition To Work" program enabling graduating students a chance to make a start in the work force.

Program manager Ms Kristy Heath said Break Thru had been helping young Australian job seekers and employers since 1992.

"Break Thru is known for its expertise in providing employment services to job seekers from diverse backgrounds including people with a disability, Indigenous Australians and those from a non-English speaking background," Ms Heath said.

"Through the Transition To Work program, Break Thru tailors each program to the participant's individual needs including life skills, learning, development and community-based activities.

"Individuals will learn how to gain independence, develop social skills and how to prepare themselves for the workplace.

"They can gain access to TAFE and other courses in the area, as well as supervised and structured work experience."

According to Break Thru chief Mr Ross Lewis, the Transition To Work program provides "valuable support" in a time of increased local unemployment.

"We can provide valuable support, expertise and resources to this group and we believe we can also make a sustainable difference to the local community," Mr Lewis said.

For more information, contact 4344 9700 or info@breakthru.org.au

Press release, 21 Jul 2009 Kristy Heath, Break Thru Employment Solutions