Mini supermarkets are popping up in faculties throughout the nation in a bid to supply employment and social alternatives for Australian youngsters with disabilities.
For the final 5 years Woolworths’ has been offering an area for college students with numerous must be taught on-hand abilities like customer support whereas at college.
Mini Woolworths Ambassador Kiara Misciagna is a latest graduate from St Edmund’s School the place the scheme was first launched in 2018.
She is now an official Woolworths worker.
“Sure, I’m working at Woolworths,” stated Miscianga.
“I do cheese chopping and greeting individuals.”
Miscianga stated the factor she loves about working at Woolworths is seeing individuals smile and saying howdy to her.
The Mini Woolies program has been rolled out at 12 faculties to this point, however is ready to develop to 25 by June subsequent 12 months.
The nationwide enlargement of this system was introduced on the opening of the most recent Mini Woolies at Clarke Street College in Hornsby, Northern Sydney.
Clarke Street College Principal Rebecca Saunders stated the store “will allow the scholars to follow their abilities earlier than transferring out into the broader neighborhood”.
Every mini-supermarket replicates the Woolworths expertise with baskets for contemporary meals, grocery store cabinets, a totally operational take a look at and the Woolies uniform.
Crew members from native Woolworths supermarkets assist prepare the scholars.
