Within a week, Jayden had his first job

Like most school leavers, Jayden was eager to score his first job and start earning his own money.

This is a big deal for anyone but it was especially so for 19-year old Jayden who is Autistic and has Kyphosis (curvature of the spine).

After struggling to find work, Jayden and his family were referred to Young People’s Employment Pathways (YPEP), a new program offered by Life Without Barriers and JobLife Employment.

The YPEP team quickly identified opportunities within the Coles Inclusion Program wherein Coles supermarkets a recruit people with special needs. Within a week, Jayden had his first job as a trolley collector.