Getting to Work

Information  What is it? ‘Getting To Work’ is a new 3 month Mission Australia program that will actively assist and support young people from the City of Greater Dandenong in gaining employment.    Who is it for?

Newly-arrived, refugee and migrant young people aged 16 to 25 who have the right to work in Australia and are disengaged from education, training and/or employment.  

What does it involve? 

1.      Individual Support & Case Management - provided to every young person, throughout all the stages.

2.      Assessment Process – including development of Employment Pathways Plan.

3.      Specific Support – to address any gaps/barriers identified in Assessment Process.

4.      Life, Learning & Employability Workshops – 3 days per week for 4 weeks

5.      Training – This first program will deliver a Certificate 2 in Retail.  17 days of training delivered over 8 weeks

6.      Work Experience – 9 days of work experience over 3 weeks

7.      Mentoring – supportive trained adult involved for each young person

8.      Employment Placement – target for every young person by end of program

 9.      Post Program Support - 3 months follow-up  

Contact  Contact Mission

Australia staff on 9769 2798
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getting-to-work-information-sheet.doc

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