{"id":4579,"date":"2024-04-04T11:54:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T00:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/?page_id=4579"},"modified":"2025-09-26T15:14:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T05:14:36","slug":"post-school-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/services-and-supports\/people-with-down-syndrome\/kids-youth-and-adults\/post-school-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"School Leavers Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thinking about your future after school and transitioning into work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As we get older, our lives change. We leave school and begin to do things as an adult, such as going to work, continuing education, and becoming independent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DSIDQ is here to help you with this process. We are committed to assisting people with intellectual disabilities and their families to create a life that meets their aspirations and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer a range of social and education programs and resources to support each person\u2019s journey to get job ready, join the workforce, live independently, make friends and build the foundation skills to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s applying for jobs, learning to budget or simply building your confidence, we are here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Programs we offer:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Employment services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Supporting school leavers and adults to get ready for work, find and keep a job through employer connection, education and job support. We help you to work out what future employment opportunities are available and what is right for you through one-on-one support to build your confidence and create a plan suited to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through identifying skills and interests, resume preparation, training and mentoring, assistance to find and maintain meaningful employment, interviewing and communication support with employers – our committed team is dedicated to giving you the confidence and capability to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Continued Education Program (CEP)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

CEP is an ongoing and holistic continuation of a students\u2019 education after school and into adulthood, building on the students\u2019 learning strengths and focusing on improving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n