What is an Eligible School Leaver (ESL)?
Generally, an Eligible School Leaver is a young person a with a disability, injury, health condition, or significant barrier to employment who is transitioning from school into work and is eligible for support through the Australian Government's employment services programs, including Castle's Inclusive Employment Australia service.
Eligibility:
- is a student in their final years of school (usually Year 12, but sometimes earlier if agreed by the student, family and school)
- has a diagnosed disability or other major barrier to employment
- is of legal working age and needs support to move from school into open employment
Castle can support Eligible School Leavers with:
- Resume writing
- Job search support
- Interview preparation
- Work-readiness training
- Skills development
- Ongoing employment support after finding a job
Ask us how we can help students, families and schools to understand eligibility and support options available.