Career Moves Supported Employment

Career Moves is a not for profit organisation that covers the greater Waikato area and has been working with young people and adults with a disability for nineteen years. The work Career Moves does is being increasingly recognised as unique in that fact we work with clients whose disabilities mean that other agencies are unable to support them. Why we do what we do Access to secure employment is a high priority for disabled people, not just because of the increased financial security it can bring, but because of the difference it can make to people’s health and well-being. Paid work really matters and is essential to a good life. Yet for disabled people the employment participation rate is half that of the general population. Disabled people, employers, the labour market and the New Zealand economy are all missing out on the contribution that disabled people can make. To seize these missed economic and social opportunities it is essential that the Government, the disability sector and the community commit to improving this. It is something that will benefit society as a whole. Employment support services are a critical investment by Government, the disability sector and the community. Employment support services have an important role to play in improving the employment participation rate of disabled people by working alongside both disabled people and employers to tailor work opportunities to address their respective needs. Mission Statement To provide a pathway to sustainable employment, tailored to individuals who face challenges to employment by supporting the unique needs of both the employee and employer Vision Career Moves is the provider of choice for supported employment and transition services within the Waikato region Purpose To assist in increasing the quality of life for people with disability by helping them find meaningful and sustainable employment. What we do We work with two fundamental programs, Transition from School and Supported Employ