2023 was a landmark year for the Employment Buddy Program, as Rise and Essential Personnel partnered with many diverse organisations to offer over 100 work experience opportunities to 54 students.

Participants living with disability, aged 15-24, gained firsthand experience in the industries they are passionate about. From tuning up engines at the mechanic's bay to decking out shelves for the festive season, caring for majestic horses, setting the stage for art exhibitions, and bustling around in warehouse operations!

We extend our gratitude to all the participating organisations throughout 2023 for their role in shaping tomorrow's workforce, and can't wait to work with you all in 2024:

Auto Spark - Malaga  | Best And Less  | Bohemian Botany Plant Boutique  | Chamber Of Commerce And Industry  | Chemist Warehouse - Ballajura  | Chorus  | Complete Care Health Ellenbrook  | Crosslinks Incorporated  | DADA A  | Danzlin Kennel And Cattery  | Dianella Primary College  | Ellenbrook Arts  | Employii   | ES2  | Esplanade Hotel - Fremantle  | Event Cinemas Whitfords  | Fishability  | Golden Paws Dog Day Care  | Goldstar Transport  | Good Sammy - Mandurah  | Holy Grail Café  | Jandakot Stock And Pet Supplies  | Jaycar  | Kardan Construction  | Little Olive Leaf Café  | LP Visuals  | Mirravale Riding School  | Next DC  | Picasso Art And Craft  | Plus Fitness Joondalup | Plus Fitness Lakelands  | Plus Fitness Subiaco  | Plus Fitness Whitfords  | RAC Arena  | Rebel Sports - Carousel  | Rebel Sports - Mandurah  | Rebel Sports - Whitfords  | Red Dot  | Reptile And Grow Rockingham  | Rubis  | Silk Logistics  | Sonshine  | Star Car Wash  | Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm  | Vebas

Want to learn more about the Employment Buddy Program?

If you know of any employer who may be interested in learning more about this initiative, or any young people with disability aged 15-24 who may benefit from the program, don't hesitate to reach out.

Prospective organisations:  Ethan De Rosa, on 0418 363 483 or ethan.derosa@risenetwork.com.au
Prospective candidates:  Jason Finch, on 0499 346 796 or jason@essentialpersonnel.org.au

Find out more about the Employment Buddy Program on our website here.