Our Programmes
Our Programmes, One Mission
Structured coaching and training that work towards the same outcome – real capability and sustainable employment for neurodiverse youth.
For youth and caregivers
Support for different stages of the youth journey.
Explore employment coaching, internship preparation, life skills, caregiver support and early learning.
Growing Alternate Talent for Essential Services
Real jobs in essential industries.
GATES builds structured pathways into essential services for youth who are ready to enter the workforce. Through coaching and employment opportunities in high-demand sectors, youth gain the on-the-job experience and progression needed for sustained employment.
- High-demand, essential industries
- On-site coaching and structured support
- Sustained employment, not just placement
Outcome: Workplace capability, sustained progression and a career in essential services.
Built for internship success.
EXCEL-Mentor equips IHL students with the skills and confidence to secure and succeed in internships. Through resume writing, job search coaching, interview preparation, mock interviews and learning journeys, youth are prepared for the full internship process, from application to completion.
- Resume writing and job search
- Interview preparation and mock interviews
- Learning journeys and workplace exposure
Outcome: Stronger exposure, confidence and preparation for the transition from school to the workplace.
Confidence built through real experience.
Project Valour helps youth develop life skills, fitness and self-regulation through real-world experiences. Through structured activities, youth build the social participation, community connection and personal resilience needed to thrive in daily life and work.
- Life skills and self-regulation
- Fitness and wellbeing
- Community and social participation
Outcome: Greater confidence, self-regulation and readiness to participate in the community and the workplace.
Support that starts at home.
Employment success of the youth is not complete without our caregivers’ support and guidance. CareAHEAD equips caregivers with the skills, knowledge and community to support their children at every stage of the journey, from early intervention through to sustained employment.
- Practical caregiver training and skills
- Knowledge to navigate the employment journey
- Peer community and ongoing support
Outcome: Stronger families and more sustained outcomes for the youth they support.
Where confident learning begins.
ULC supports school-aged neurodiverse youth in building the executive function and learning habits needed for independence and employment readiness. Working in close collaboration with schools and families, ULC lays the groundwork early, when it matters most.
- Executive function and learning habits
- Independence and self-management skills
- Early collaboration with schools and families
Outcome: Stronger learning habits, greater independence and a solid foundation for the employment journey ahead.
Not sure which programme fits?
An assessment maps each youth’s strengths and points to the right place to start.