1. Melissa Cuminao Reason

2. Work Pathways Program is aimed To assist the women who have been effected by the criminal justice system to give the women opportunity to access education and training.

3. How the Work Pathways Program assist the women  Assisting by gathering information on the following - career choice, - school based and - full time employment.  Give the participants ongoing support and guidance throughout the year.

4. The Work Pathways Program consists of:  30 hours of accredited training  One on One training with an experience industry trainer  Assistance with work preparation skills and vocational training  Full time support from two qualified trainers  Accredited training that is nationally recognized

5. The modules within the Work Pathways Program :  Workplace Health and Safety,  Basic business Computering,  Preparation of Business Documents,  Development of Job Acquisition Skills, and  Accessing Employment and Training options

6. The Outcomes of the Work Pathways Program of 2010 TitledResults Target Numbers84 Actual Numbers67 Numbers of Work Outcomes9 Numbers of Training Outcomes7 Number of Indigenous9 People under 2515

7. The barriers that are faced  Stable accommodation  Safe and affordable accommodation  Childcare  Accessible transport  Suitable schooling for their children  Mental health issues (individual and/or family members)  Poverty and debt  Drug and alcohol issues  Probationary requirements  Child safety requirements  Social and location isolation  Family violence  Literacy levels

8. Successful Strategies implemented for the Work Pathways Program  Transportation  Childcare  Catering

9. Successful Stories

10. Questions?

11. Thank you