Published Monday, 12 February, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Minister for State Development, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
$1.94 M FOR BRISBANE NORTH DISENGAGED YOUTH TO LEARN OR EARN
More than 360 ‘at risk’ Brisbane North youths will get to earn or a second chance to learn under the Queensland Government’s Get Set For Work program in 2007-08.
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, John Mickel said the program which began as a trial in 2003-04 as a ‘safety net’ for early school leavers was now being offered in more areas and organisations across the state.
“Get Set For Work projects give youth an alternative pathway into employment through practical activities to develop their work and social skills and assisting with literacy and numeracy when required,” Mr Mickel said.
“Young people aged 15-17 are helped to build a career or access to training within their own community.
“And this year we are issuing participant ID cards so young people will be able to get concession travel, assisting them in accessing the program.”
The 12-month projects will be delivered by community based organisations.
In Brisbane North, the total funding of $1,942,510 will assist more than 360 young people across:
• Caboolture - $417,170 to Caboolture Area Youth Service Incorporated to assist 80 youths;
• $347,970 to The Trustee for the KYC Trust to assist 60 youths;
• Deception Bay - $185,500 to Deception Bay Community Youth Programs Association Inc to assist 35 youths;
• Fortitude Valley - $138,570 to Glad Tidings City Church to assist 26 youths;
• Lawnton - $159,000 to Worklinks Inc. - Lawnton to assist 30 youths;
• Mitchelton - $291,500 to Worklinks Inc.- Mitchelton to assist 55 youths;
• Redcliffe - $265,000 to Redcliffe Area Youth Space to assist 50 youths; and
• Sandgate - $137,800 to Jabiru Youth and Children's Services Association to assist 26 youths.
As of 1 January 2006 all young people are required to stay at school until they are 16 or have completed Year 10.
Once they have reached school leaving age, they must participate in education and training until they gain a Senior Certificate, a Vocational Certificate III or turn 17 years unless they are working 25 hours or more per week.
Get Set For Work is funded under the State Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, which together with its predecessor the Breaking the Unemployment Cycle initiative have helped create more than 116 000 jobs for Queenslanders since 1998.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work is part of the State Government’s $1 billion Queensland Skills Plan which aims to provide individuals and industry with the skills and workforce for the 21st Century.
Ministerial Contacts: Chris Brown on 3224 7359 or Elouise Campion on 3224 6784
12 February, 2007
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, John Mickel said the program which began as a trial in 2003-04 as a ‘safety net’ for early school leavers was now being offered in more areas and organisations across the state.
“Get Set For Work projects give youth an alternative pathway into employment through practical activities to develop their work and social skills and assisting with literacy and numeracy when required,” Mr Mickel said.
“Young people aged 15-17 are helped to build a career or access to training within their own community.
“And this year we are issuing participant ID cards so young people will be able to get concession travel, assisting them in accessing the program.”
The 12-month projects will be delivered by community based organisations.
In Brisbane North, the total funding of $1,942,510 will assist more than 360 young people across:
• Caboolture - $417,170 to Caboolture Area Youth Service Incorporated to assist 80 youths;
• $347,970 to The Trustee for the KYC Trust to assist 60 youths;
• Deception Bay - $185,500 to Deception Bay Community Youth Programs Association Inc to assist 35 youths;
• Fortitude Valley - $138,570 to Glad Tidings City Church to assist 26 youths;
• Lawnton - $159,000 to Worklinks Inc. - Lawnton to assist 30 youths;
• Mitchelton - $291,500 to Worklinks Inc.- Mitchelton to assist 55 youths;
• Redcliffe - $265,000 to Redcliffe Area Youth Space to assist 50 youths; and
• Sandgate - $137,800 to Jabiru Youth and Children's Services Association to assist 26 youths.
As of 1 January 2006 all young people are required to stay at school until they are 16 or have completed Year 10.
Once they have reached school leaving age, they must participate in education and training until they gain a Senior Certificate, a Vocational Certificate III or turn 17 years unless they are working 25 hours or more per week.
Get Set For Work is funded under the State Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, which together with its predecessor the Breaking the Unemployment Cycle initiative have helped create more than 116 000 jobs for Queenslanders since 1998.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work is part of the State Government’s $1 billion Queensland Skills Plan which aims to provide individuals and industry with the skills and workforce for the 21st Century.
Ministerial Contacts: Chris Brown on 3224 7359 or Elouise Campion on 3224 6784
12 February, 2007