Melissa Cuminao Reason

Work Pathways Program is aimed

To assist the women who have been effected by the criminal justice system to

give the women opportunity to access education and

training.

How the Work Pathways Program

assist the women

Assisting by gathering information on the following - career choice, - school based and - full time employment.

Give the participants ongoing support and guidance throughout the year.

The Work Pathways Program consists of:

30 hours of accredited training One on One training with an experience industry trainer Assistance with work preparation skills and vocational training Full time support from two qualified trainers Accredited training that is nationally recognized

The modules within the Work Pathways Program :

Workplace Health and Safety, Basic business Computering, Preparation of Business Documents, Development of Job Acquisition Skills, and Accessing Employment and Training options

The Outcomes of the Work Pathways Program of 2010

Titled Results

Target Numbers 84

Actual Numbers 67

Numbers of Work Outcomes

9

Numbers of Training Outcomes

7

Number of Indigenous 9

People under 25 15

The barriers that are faced

Stable accommodationSafe and affordable accommodationChildcareAccessible transportSuitable schooling for their childrenMental health issues (individual and/or family members)Poverty and debtDrug and alcohol issuesProbationary requirementsChild safety requirementsSocial and location isolation Family violenceLiteracy levels

Successful Strategies implemented for the Work

Pathways Program

Transportation

Childcare

Catering

Successful Stories

Questions?

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