Thanks for your interest in DSQ's Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program - Possibility Pathways Program.

Complete this eForm to express your interest.

You will be contacted by the Programs Manager as soon as possible to complete a pre-program assessment task to ensure eligibility criteria is met.

Possibility Pathways Program Aims:

We aim to support young people with an intellectual disability to prepare for sustainable mainstream employment & beyond.

Through engagement in our Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) program we believe that young people with ID will develop the fundamental skills to pursue their career aspirations and increase their likelihood of transitioning to further training and employment or improved job roles.

The program includes components of foundation skills such as reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy. Foundation skills are embedded into a curriculum of topics critical for and tailored to this priority group of people with intellectual disability, and responsive to the barriers they face to employment and other pathways.

Possibility Pathways Program program runs 2 days per week: Monday/Tuesday. Please note that attendance on both days is required. 

Program Eligibility Criteria:

• 15 years or older 
• No longer enrolled in school 
• Are an Australian or New Zealand resident 
• Have ACSF level 1 or 2 foundation skills and are seeking to expand their career aspirations by entering vocational education and training or the workforce (please note assessment will be conducted to determine suitability) 
• The ability to sustain concentration and independence required to complete tasks in a classroom environment and the wider community.
• The ability to independently care for self and personal hygiene.

Dates:

• Cohort 1 – Monday 16^th October – Tuesday 5^th December
• Cohort 2 – Monday 5^th February – Tuesday 26^th March
• Cohort 3 – Monday 29^th April – Tuesday 18^th June
• Cohort 4 – Monday 22^nd July – Tuesday 10^th September

Days: Monday and Tuesday’s

Times: 9am – 3pm

Location: DSQ Ascot Office, 77 Kitchener Rd, Ascot

Cost: There is no cost to partake in this program 

Important Information

• Participation in the Possibility Pathways Program is considered to be a 8 week enrolment. 

• DSQ reserves the right to not accept applications from individuals whose participation would pose a risk to themselves, DSQ staff and other students

• DSQ is unable to provide information about other students who are participating in the program.

• A current Service Agreement is required for all students with an NDIS plan. (click here to view the DSQ Service Agreement: (https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/qld/down-syndrome-queensland-service-agreement/)

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