Information Campaign | Inclusive Employment Pathways for Asylum Seekers in NSW

About the Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support (ASESS) Program

(Recruitment‑focused framing)

The Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support (ASESS) program, funded by the NSW Department of Education and delivered by SSI, supports people seeking asylum to become job‑ready, confident, and successful in sustainable employment.

From a talent and workforce perspective, ASESS focuses on capability building, job matching, and long‑term employability outcomes, supporting participants to transition into roles where they can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

What Employment Support Looks Like

ASESS delivers end‑to‑end employment preparation, aligned to current labour market and employer needs, including:

• Career goal setting, skills profiling, and job matching
• Access to education, training, and upskilling pathways
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