Published Friday, 13 June, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
Noosa teens aren’t horsing around with their futures
Twenty-two teenagers disengaged from school have been participating in a $125,360 Queensland Government funded Get Set for Work project in Noosa to help them establish achievable goals and identify training opportunities.
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said the project is taking place in two intakes of six months assisting 11 participants in each intake.
“This project is about ensuring participants get the specialised attention they need to develop a productive attitude and secure a successful future both personally and professionally,” Mr Mickel said.
“The project began with the development of a learning and transition plan, individually tailored to address personal needs and overcome long-standing barriers.
“The plan is supported by a range of personal development activities to excite and stimulate participants including outdoor activities and horse riding.
“Interaction with horses has proven to be beneficial for confidence building and increasing patience levels and is fast becoming a popular tool for many people with personal issues.”
Noosa Community Training Centre Manager Glenda Lane said two participants have already secured hospitality apprenticeships with Bistro C and Blue Ginger Café.
“Another young man has been successful in attaining a full-time position with Dominos Pizza,” Ms Lane said.
“All participants are doing extremely well and earlier this year the group received an award for the best compost heap at the community permaculture garden.
“The project also provides literacy and numeracy support as well as work experience, project-based activities and preparation for employment and training.”
In 2008 over 2000 young Queenslanders aged 15-17 years who have left school early or at risk of leaving prior to 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 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 assistance 69 per cent of participants are in employment or further training.
The Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative 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 Noosa Community Training Centre Inc. Manager Glenda Lane on 5449 7700 or glenda@nctc.com.au
Ministerial contacts: Nathan Moir on 3235 4060
June 13, 2008
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said the project is taking place in two intakes of six months assisting 11 participants in each intake.
“This project is about ensuring participants get the specialised attention they need to develop a productive attitude and secure a successful future both personally and professionally,” Mr Mickel said.
“The project began with the development of a learning and transition plan, individually tailored to address personal needs and overcome long-standing barriers.
“The plan is supported by a range of personal development activities to excite and stimulate participants including outdoor activities and horse riding.
“Interaction with horses has proven to be beneficial for confidence building and increasing patience levels and is fast becoming a popular tool for many people with personal issues.”
Noosa Community Training Centre Manager Glenda Lane said two participants have already secured hospitality apprenticeships with Bistro C and Blue Ginger Café.
“Another young man has been successful in attaining a full-time position with Dominos Pizza,” Ms Lane said.
“All participants are doing extremely well and earlier this year the group received an award for the best compost heap at the community permaculture garden.
“The project also provides literacy and numeracy support as well as work experience, project-based activities and preparation for employment and training.”
In 2008 over 2000 young Queenslanders aged 15-17 years who have left school early or at risk of leaving prior to 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 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 assistance 69 per cent of participants are in employment or further training.
The Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative 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 Noosa Community Training Centre Inc. Manager Glenda Lane on 5449 7700 or glenda@nctc.com.au
Ministerial contacts: Nathan Moir on 3235 4060
June 13, 2008