'Mini Woolies' education tool for disabled students
A program that simulates a real supermarket has launched in WA, designed to help students with disability to learn in a “real-world” scenario.
Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery opened the state’s first ‘Mini Woolies’ program at Cannington Community Education Support Centre.
Set up in a renovated school shed, the innovative program simulates a real Woolworths supermarket, complete with working cash registers, shelving, grocery items and uniforms.
Woolworths and Fujitsu Australia Ltd donated the cash registers and items to fit out the shop.
The learning and educational tool will support students with disabilities by providing hands-on experience in money handling, store receipts and bagging of items.
Students from Years 10 to 12 will develop their numeracy, literacy, communication and problem-solving skills in a real-world setting, and learn workplace finance and business skills.
The positive experiences and skills the students will learn at the ‘Mini Woolies’ will support their preparation for entering a workplace.
“WA’s first ‘Mini Woolies’ will offer great learning opportunities for students with disabilities to get hands-on experience working in a retail environment,” said Sue Ellery, Education and Training Minister.
“It’s a fantastic initiative, and I am keen to see the outcomes for students at Cannington Community Education Support Centre.”
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