Jaxon

Jaxon began his service with Youth Options in August 2022 and wanted to enhance his independence through the development of his communication skills, employability skills, and his adaptability as part of his pathway to employment preparedness. In the two years to date he has been empowered by the following services while he completes his bachelor degree in psychology.

Holistic Service Design

We have facilitated Jaxon’s development of his: communication and social skills through our Dungeon’s and Dragon’s communication skills for employment program; his adaptability and growth mindset through our resilience program; his employability skills and technical skills for part time work in the hospitality industry in our barista skills program; and his driving skills through our Drive Me program. These services have supported Jaxon to develop his confidence, resilience and skills in many areas. Not only has this greater enhanced his readiness for employment but it has helped him be clearer on what he wants from life and how to achieve it.

Cultivation of longer-term capacity and opportunity

In July 2024, Jaxon achieved his driver’s licence through our Drive Me program as a key milestone in his journey towards a career pathway. Having a driver’s licence empowers him with a more convenient and efficient way to travel in the community. Longer term it also increases his eligibility for a greater variety and depth of higher paid jobs which often require a driver’s licence. It is for this reason Youth Options offer’s our Drive Me program as part of our holistic and independence focussed capacity building service model.

Transition to Employment

So impressed were we with Jaxon’s attention to detail, problem solving, and blossoming demeanour, we have employed him in a front of house administration role. He has showcased the development of his skills from his ability to fulfill his responsibilities on reception as well as taking care of record keeping and database maintenance. He has also supported our NDIS with conducting research for our practice framework resource suite. We are excited about his working future and look forward to his transition to employment in a career of his choice when he completes his degree.”