FUTURE job prospects can be daunting for recent school leavers and their parents.
This was the case for Helen Moore and her son Zac, 18, of Caringbah.
Mrs Moore had concerns for her youngest son, who was born legally blind, has a mild case of cerebral palsy and Asperger's syndrome.
"I was worried about sending him out into the unknown and into the big, bad world because we were used to him being in a protected environment," she said.
But the idea of employment didn't seem intimidating after Zac enrolled last year in a two-year employment transition program.
The program, which is run by disability service Nova Employment, has given both Mrs Moore and Zac a sense of relief and hope for the future.
"We consider ourselves extremely lucky for the kind of support we've had," she said.
"Not only is the program helping Zac to lead an independent life but it's also helping me let go.
"Nova took Zac on with such confidence and now he can become a giving member of the community."
The transition program — showcased at Nova Employment's open day at Caringbah on Tuesday — teaches school leavers about work ethics, work place health and safety, as well as interview and communication skills.
