From Work Experience To Micro Business – a ground breaking supported employment journey
When Vivid client Talisha began work experience at Journey Early Learning Centre two years ago, she could never have imagined it would lead to her very own micro business.
As an Echuca Special School graduate, Talisha’s placement at Journey was part of Vivid’s School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) Program. However, to progress into open employment in childcare, Talisha was required to obtain her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, which was unfortunately not a pathway available to her.
In response, Journey developed an individualised employment pathway for Talisha to ensure she could continue offering activities to the centre’s children as a sub contractor.
What began as work experience, has grown to scheduled activities at Journey and the establishment of a micro business, which Talisha is currently deciding on a name for.
