The Australian government has announced the 11 organisations that will help young people become work ready under the first round of its Transition to Work program.
Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash and Assistant Minister for Productivity Peter Hendy announced the successful organisations whilst visiting a trailer manufacturer in Queanbeyan on Friday.
Cash said the program will ensure job seekers aged 15–21 receive strong support from community-based organisations with experience in helping young people prepare for the workforce.
“Evidence shows that young people who leave school early are most at risk of becoming long term unemployed and this service will provide intensive support to help them move into work or re-engage with education,” Cash said.
Participants in the program will have access to individually tailored services that will provide help with vocational skills development, purchase training, interview training and career advice.
Hendy said the young people involved in the program will also benefit from strong links to their local communities including employers, community services and schools.
“Measures such as Transition to Work equip young people with the work skills needed to contribute to the future workforce and productivity growth,” he said.
Transition to Work is part of the Australian Government’s Youth Employment Strategy, announced in the 2015-16 Budget.