But a program to support adults in the shire to gain a certificate in vocational training is changing the game.

Wayne Charlton, 35, graduated with a Certificate III in Retail last month after he completed a six-month-long course with the National College of Vocational Education.

He hopes his certification will help him secure his dream job at Bunnings.

"I would love to work at Bunnings because I love helping people," he said.

"I get along with people and I'm a very easy man to get along with. I know how to help someone find what they need."

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Mr Charlton overcame significant personal challenges to complete his qualification after he sustained an acquired brain injury due to an accident.

He was assisted by trainer and assessor Belinda Parrish who has worked with Wayne for the past two-and-a-half years.

"I'm so excited for Wayne and really happy he's graduated," she said.

"It's a great achievement, he's done so well and I think it's fabulous how he has applied himself and come through with the goods."

Mr Charlton completed the course at the college campus at Batemans Bay where trainer Pieter Van der Chyse oversaw his work.

"Wayne completed the course in a classroom-based environment where Pieter witnessed Wayne's work and answers which I scribed for him," Ms Parrish said.

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The assistance program helps people with learning difficulties to attain qualifications by tailoring the course to their strengths.

"This program is all about giving people a different option to achieve their goals," Ms Parrish said.

"It's a reminder for people to dream big, because nothing is unattainable."

Mr Charlton is also being assisted by The Personnel Group to gain employment and Ms Parrish said he would be perfect in a customer assistance role at Bunnings.

"We've been trying to get Wayne a job there for about two years, but COVID added an extra challenge," she said.

"Now with this certificate we hope it will give a little extra boost to get him there.

"Wayne has a great rapport with people, he's a real people person, so I reckon him being on the front door greeting people, or helping people take their plants to their cars would be great."