Amber was 17 years old when she came to OCTEC Transition to Work (TtW) in Wagga Wagga. Having left school early, Amber was quiet and shy, experienced anxiety, and was unsure what she wanted to do with her life.
At OCTEC, Amber connected with Career Consultant Neisha, who found Amber to be a polite, optimistic young person, with a great work ethic. The pair spent time building trust and rapport, while working on practical job search preparation such as developing a résumé and interview coaching.
Amber and Neisha spent time cold-calling employers, and then, thanks to a strong partnership with a Group Training Organisation, Amber was able to secure a Traineeship in Administration with a local car dealership. OCTEC purchased business clothes for Amber as well as a laptop to assist with her studies in the traineeship.
Neisha continued working with Amber and her Group Training Field Officer to monitor progress, and the news has been extremely positive. In fact, Amber recently received a performance bonus from her employer in recognition of the great work she’s been doing.
“In 2024 I successfully gained employment in an industry that was not on my radar when I signed up. However, with my traineeship I have been able to develop personal skills which have helped my growth. I enjoy working in administration, and I look forward to seeing what the future brings.”
AMBER
Amber’s journey with OCTEC TtW has transformed her life, enabling her to overcome challenges and build a thriving career.
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