Published Wednesday, 13 February, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
Caloundra youths get on the path to earn or learn
Thirty-five young Caloundra residents are set to begin a $199,490 Queensland Government funded Get Set for Work project.
The 12-month project will prepare the young people for the workforce or enrolling in further training or education. CADET Training and Employment will administer the project using a holistic approach to ensure participants develop personally and professionally.
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said it was important during the early stages of transition to adulthood to provide guidance and intervention where necessary.
“Many of Queensland’s younger population require support and a kind hand to engage in a prosperous work life, and projects like this provide the training, work experience and personal assistance to achieve that goal,” Mr Mickel said.
“This project has multiple benefits by leading young people on a productive path and providing skilled workers for industries experiencing labour shortages.
“Participants will be offered training in hospitality, retail, Occupational Health & Safety, horticulture, business administration, child care and first aid.
“They will also undergo two-days per week work experience placement over 12 weeks with the Caloundra City Council Recycle Centre to give them a realistic idea of life in the workforce.
CADET Training and Employment manager De-anne Richards said the project incorporates an art-based activity, including art therapy, as part of the 25-week personal development component.
“We will also mentor participants in nutrition, dealing with conflict, presentation, communication, budgeting, problem solving and a multitude of other skills to help them succeed both in and outside the workplace,” Ms Richards said.
“Three months post project support will be available to participants in the form of job search assistance, counselling, regular verbal and face-to-face contact and access to information on training opportunities and job vacancies.”
In 2008 over 2000 young Queenslanders who leave school early or are at risk of not completing Year 12 will benefit from the $10.6 million statewide Get Set for Work program.
In the most recent survey of Get Set for Work participants conducted three months after leaving the program more than 75 per cent were in work or study.
During 2007/08 the Queensland Government will invest $80 million in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative to give an estimated 17,000 long-term unemployed and underemployed people job related assistance and skills training to maximise labour force participation and increase Queensland's prosperity.
Twelve months after receiving employment and training assistance 67 per cent of participants are in employment.
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.
For more information on the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative visit www.employment.qld.gov.au or call 1300 369 925
Contact CADET Training and Employment Manager De-anne Richards on 07 5436 6003
or email deanner@cadet.org.au
Ministerial contact: Nathan Moir 3235 4060
February 13, 2008
The 12-month project will prepare the young people for the workforce or enrolling in further training or education. CADET Training and Employment will administer the project using a holistic approach to ensure participants develop personally and professionally.
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said it was important during the early stages of transition to adulthood to provide guidance and intervention where necessary.
“Many of Queensland’s younger population require support and a kind hand to engage in a prosperous work life, and projects like this provide the training, work experience and personal assistance to achieve that goal,” Mr Mickel said.
“This project has multiple benefits by leading young people on a productive path and providing skilled workers for industries experiencing labour shortages.
“Participants will be offered training in hospitality, retail, Occupational Health & Safety, horticulture, business administration, child care and first aid.
“They will also undergo two-days per week work experience placement over 12 weeks with the Caloundra City Council Recycle Centre to give them a realistic idea of life in the workforce.
CADET Training and Employment manager De-anne Richards said the project incorporates an art-based activity, including art therapy, as part of the 25-week personal development component.
“We will also mentor participants in nutrition, dealing with conflict, presentation, communication, budgeting, problem solving and a multitude of other skills to help them succeed both in and outside the workplace,” Ms Richards said.
“Three months post project support will be available to participants in the form of job search assistance, counselling, regular verbal and face-to-face contact and access to information on training opportunities and job vacancies.”
In 2008 over 2000 young Queenslanders who leave school early or are at risk of not completing Year 12 will benefit from the $10.6 million statewide Get Set for Work program.
In the most recent survey of Get Set for Work participants conducted three months after leaving the program more than 75 per cent were in work or study.
During 2007/08 the Queensland Government will invest $80 million in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative to give an estimated 17,000 long-term unemployed and underemployed people job related assistance and skills training to maximise labour force participation and increase Queensland's prosperity.
Twelve months after receiving employment and training assistance 67 per cent of participants are in employment.
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.
For more information on the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative visit www.employment.qld.gov.au or call 1300 369 925
Contact CADET Training and Employment Manager De-anne Richards on 07 5436 6003
or email deanner@cadet.org.au
Ministerial contact: Nathan Moir 3235 4060
February 13, 2008