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Showing all 56What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship or traineeship enables you to learn the skills you need to kick start your career, while you get paid!
An apprenticeship is the time spent learning a skilled trade under a qualified tradesperson. There are hundreds of different trades – from hairdresser to mechanic, electrician to chef, plumber to cabinet maker.
You’ll be supervised while learning on the job, and you will also attend off the job training with a training provider. In some cases, training may be completely unde
Employability Checklist - a guide to getting the basics right when starting out
Easy to follow checklist to getting the basic right when starting to look for work.
What is jobactive?
jobactive is the Australian Government’s employment service to help Australians into work and help employers find the right staff for their business.
Legal Health Check - check out how your 'legal' health is looking like
This document is a great way of checking in on your legal health. Fines and unresolved legal issues can get in the way of moving forward. Your local legal service is a great place to get support in resolving some of these issues.
What is an Traineeship?
An apprenticeship or traineeship enables you to learn the skills you need to kick start your career, while you get paid!
A traineeship is the time spent learning a job (or vocation) under a supervisor. You can do a traineeship in just about any workplace, for example in a shop, a fast food outlet or office. Traineeship qualifications range from Certificate II up to Advanced Diploma. You are employed full time during a Traineeship.
You’ll be supervised while learning on-job, and you will also a
Settle Well program - For students of Northern Bay or North Geelong Secondary School
Provided by Catholic Care for young people (15 to 20) from Refugee background and Asylum Seekers as well as young mothers.
- Counselling
- Case Management & Referrals
- Education & Training
- Community Participation
Ph 5221 7055
Counselling for people from Refugee and Asylum Seeker background
Based at Barwon Child, Youth & Family:
Counselling:
Free – including access to interpreters
Confidential – we keep information private, as do interpreters we use
Voluntary – you are free to stop being a client at any time for any reason
Supportive – we support your rights
Ph 5226 8900
Are you a young carer? Need some support?
Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect Centres are free for families, carers and supporters.
If you are supporting someone who is experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, you can get free information, resources, and support.
We can help you to navigate the mental health and wellbeing system and provide practical and financial support that can make things a little easier. Our staff are people who have been through it and understand what it takes to support a loved one with these chall
Supporting young people through grief and loss
Translated into multiple languages, these factsheets provides some information that might help young people and their support network through grief and loss
Guide to self care & wellbeing during times of uncertainty
When feeling uncertain, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by the changes occurring in our daily lives. During times like these, we may focus on the aspects of our lives where we have little control and it can be helpful to instead focus on those things we can control.
This resource shares tips on what you can do to support yourself, your friends and your family. It also discusses common responses in children and adolescents to these situations.
Translated versions of this resource available to
Navigator Program - supports young people aged 12-17 years who are not connected to schools at all or are at risk of disengaging.
The Navigator Program provides intensive case management and outreach support to disengaged learners. The program works with these young people and their support networks to return them to education.
Navigator is delivered by community agencies that work closely with local schools and area teams to support a young person to re-engage back into education.
In Geelong, Meli deliver the program.
XTend Program - education support program for high risk students who are disengaged from school due to social or mental health issues
The XTend Program is a specialist education program run through MacKillop Education. It supports high risk young people (aged 12-17 years) who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from education.
You will need a referral to access this program. Priority is given to young people in out of home care.
Contact the Geelong Campus of MacKillop Education:
25-33 Oxford Street, Whittington, 3219
P: 5248 2557
E: educationservices@mackillop.org.au
Northern Bay Multicultural Education
Multicultural Education Assistants - support in first language in classrooms, family meetings, translations and telephone communications
African Liaison Officer to support the African community to navigate the Australian education system
Bilingual Homework Club
Goldsworthy Campus (9 to 12) - 5224 9700
3-25 Goldsworthy Rd, Corio
Hendy St Campus (P to 8) - 5228 4200
38 Hendy St, Corio
Peacock Campus (P to 8) - 5245 3900
Peacock Ave, Norlane
Tallis Campus (P to 8) - 5275 1359
57 Tallis St, N
Cultura Homework Club
The homework club is located at Corio Library and aims to support students who have recently arrived in Australia and are of refugee background.
The homework club requires the support of volunteers who provide homework help for students. Students participating in the program are in Year 7 to Year 12 and attending local schools.
The Corio Homework Club operates during the school term:
When: Every Monday from 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Location: Corio Library, Cox Rd, Geelong
Geelong English Language Centre
Intensive English Language for students 5 to 18yo to assist with transition into main stream schooling.
Ph 5278 3548
Wyndham Community Education Centre - AMEP Program & Skills for Education & Employment program (SEE),
Wyndham CEC currently delivers the following programs in the Barwon region as a Learning for Employment (LfE) partner organisation:
· AMEP (and is sub-programs), (17+) – Corio Village & Geelong CBD; and
· Skills for Education & Employment program (SEE), Department of Education, Skills & Employment – Corio Village & Geelong CBD
Ph: 9742 4013
Diversitat Training - Year 13 Program - support to transition from school to become independent and employable
This program provides support that students need to transition from school, become independent, engage in the community and establish opportunities for employment.
The 12 month program (3 days a week) includes class room study, visits to employers, work experience & project work. You will gain a Certificate I in Work Education & a Certificate I in Transition Education.
Contact:
68-70 Little Ryrie Street, Geelong
P: 03 5246 9600
E: training@diversitat.org.au
My Maintenance Crew: Get Skills – Get Training – Get Work Experience
My Maintenance Crew offers unpaid internships (3 days a week for four weeks) that help develop employability skills, gives the opportunity to do some hands on work and the opportunity to get paid employment at the end of the internship.
The work involves general handyman, gardening, clean-up work on residential properties, commercial premises, work shops or after an event.
You need to be 17-25 years old and not employed or enrolled in school/training.
For more information call 4210 0000
Head Start - a new model for school based apprenticeships
Head Start students spend more time doing paid, on-the-job training while also completing their VCE or VCAL at school.
In the first year, students will spend one or two days per week in their apprenticeship. This will increase to three or four days per week in the final year.
EG
- one day per week paid employment in year 10
- two days per week paid employment in year 11
- three days per week paid employment in year 12 (which may be undertaken over two years if required).
Head Start SbAT's are
Reconnect Program - mentoring to help you find the right course to gain employment
Reconnect provides participants with mentoring to help them find the right course that suits their strengths, interests and career aspirations. Our ongoing support is designed to help participants enrol and complete their studies to gain employment, while addressing any other unmet needs.
Who's Eligible?
Reconnect is available for 17 - 19 year old's AND 20-64 year old's (see website for more details)
Contact Details:
Cultura’s Northern Community Hub
Ph: 5260 6000
Email: cec@diversitat.org.au
Transition to Work Program - a program that supports young people aged 15-24 on their pathway to gain employment and/or complete education or training
WCIG together with our community, support our Transition to Work participants with practical skills to gain employment and / or connect with education or training.
Transition to Work supports young people aged 15-24 on their pathway to enter employment or complete education.
Transition to Work through WCIG will be a platform for self-discovery. Throughout each of the program’s phases, participants will have tools and support readily available to them, ensuring they take the most effective act
Youth Access Program @ The Gordon - help develop your skills & work out your career direction
This program is ideal if you are aged 15-17 and:
- Are not at secondary school or are yet to complete secondary school
- Need to develop your skills and prepare for further study, training or work
- Need further career direction
- Are unsure of training opportunities for your future career
- Are unemployed
As a Youth Access student, you can study a range of units towards a Certificate I or II in General Education for Adults. It can also provide a pathway into The Gordon's VCE Preparation progr
GTEC Headstart Program - Providing the stepping-stone to your intermediate VCAL and senior secondary school studies.
This 6 month full-time program will allow you to undertake some VCAL units along with units from manufacturing technology CAD (Computer Aided Design) and vocational ‘taster’ units.
These taster units are especially important as they may help you decide which career path you may wish to pursue. This program leads you into further VCAL studies at a higher level.
You must be:
• Aged 16 or over
You must have either:
• Attempted or completed Year 10
• Achieved Certificate I or II in General Educa
RISE - a 12-week construction industry skills program that prepares you for a career in the building industry
RISE supports participants with training, work experience and mentoring you need to choose the right trade and maximise the likelihood of achieving long-term employment.
RISE graduates are fully equipped to find a construction industry apprenticeship, with a Certificate II in Construction Pathways, White Card and Personal Protective Equipment.
Contact:
Janelle Lamont
Regional Industry Coordinator
E: info@risegeelong.com.au
M: 0407 545 040
Wyndham Community Education Centre - AMEP Program & Skills for Education & Employment program (SEE),
Wyndham CEC currently delivers the following programs in the Barwon region as a Learning for Employment (LfE) partner organisation:
· AMEP (and is sub-programs), (17+) – Corio Village & Geelong CBD; and
· Skills for Education & Employment program (SEE), Department of Education, Skills & Employment – Corio Village & Geelong CBD
Ph: 9742 4013
I Came to Australia - Employment Program
This course is a pathway into employment for CALD individuals.
This course provides an opportunity to write about your country, how you came to Australia, your customs, your celebrations, share recipes and help the community better understand your culture.
Course Activities include:
-Learn computer skills
-Practice conversational English
-Improve written English skills
-Gain planning and teamwork skills
15 weeks (2 days per week)
10-14 Station St, Norlane
Ph 5277 3519
The Gordon - Study the VPC (Victorian Pathways Certificate)
Victorian Pathways Certificate (Year 10), suited to 15-17 year old learners who may not have completed Year 10 studies.
The courses provide personal development skills and tasters to allow students to discover their learning interests.
Pathway to VCE or VCE Vocational Major (VM)
Youth Job Club - a drop-in job club to support you in finding and applying for work
This is a Drop-In Job Club for Youth, that runs every Tuesday afternoon at the Diversitat Northern Community Hub during school terms.
Job Club provide individual support to assist young people to prepare and apply for employment.
Eligibility - 15 to 25 years old
Contact - Northern Community Hub
25-41 Arunga Avenue, Norlane, 3214
P: (03) 5260 6000
E: diversitat@diversitat.org.au.
Settle Well program - For students of Northern Bay or North Geelong Secondary School
Provided by Catholic Care for young people (15 to 20) from Refugee background and Asylum Seekers as well as young mothers.
- Counselling
- Case Management & Referrals
- Education & Training
- Community Participation
Ph 5221 7055
Jobs Victoria Employment Service - employment mentors supporting multicultural jobseekers
Cultura’s Jobs Victoria employment mentors support multicultural job seekers with work rights who have been unemployed for 6 months; working 12 hours or less a week; or are at risk of long-term unemployment.
Our employment mentors provide pre-employment support (eg. resume preparation, expectations of Australian workplaces, rights and responsibilities of Australian workers). and help match them with employers.
We work with the job seeker and the employer after they have been hired, to make
headspace - Work and Study Support
Do you need help with looking for a job? Or support in starting a career? Or advice on study options?
No matter where you're at, headspace Work & Study is here to help you.
We offer different ways of helping because we want you to choose which works best for you. It doesn't matter who you are or where you live. We're here for you. Everything is private and confidential, and there's absolutely no cost.
Offers:
- online support
- work and study centres
- career mentoring
Call 1800 810 794
L to P Program - help with getting your drivers licence
A program designed to provide young learner drivers with equal access to driving experience and instruction to help them obtain their Probationary Licence
Eligibility:
- young people aged 16-21 years,
- have their learner's permit
- no access to a car and/or
- no access to a supervising driver
Access the program by getting a referral from an agency. Referrals can come from organisations and agencies such as:
- Youth Welfare
- Youth Accommodation
- Youth Justice
- Neighbourhood houses
- Edu
The fOrt
The fOrT Youth Centre is situated on the corner of St Georges and Melbourne Roads in Stead Park, Corio. The fOrT is a regional facility that provides free programs and a safe space for young people to relax, socialise and interact with other young people in the community.
The fOrT provides important infrastructure to promote community connectedness, develop young people’s skills and interests and support alternative pathways to education and employment.
For information and inquiries, call on 0
Financial Support for People from Refugee Backgrounds during COVID-19
Information relating to the eligibility of people from refugee backgrounds and different visa classes to financial support during COVID-19.
Cultural Driver Education Program
Cultura’s Driver Education Program helps culturally diverse people – particularly new arrivals – to achieve their settlement goals and become active and independent participants in the Geelong community.
The program is comprised of three core components:
1.Driver Education Classes
2.Driving School
3.Driver Mentor program
Contact Cultural on 4210 0000
Health and Wellbeing Support through Cultura
Cultura provides programs and services to help people from culturally diverse backgrounds live a healthy and happy life, from exercise and wellbeing programs to mental health support services.
Talk to Cultura on 4210 0000
Financial Counselling - Cultura
Cultura’s Financial Counselling is a free and confidential service that provides information and support to people experiencing financial difficulties.
Our financial counsellors are fully qualified and practice with knowledge of consumer law and relevant legislation to assist you in times of financial hardship.
When you contact us, an intake worker will assess your needs over the phone. We will need to ask some questions to help us understand your situation. You will be treated with respect a
Global Special Humanitarian Visa (202)
With this visa you can move to Australia if you face substantial discrimination or human rights abuses, and have a proposer, and stay in Australia permanently with your immediate family.
They can:
Stay Permanently
Propose Family Members to be permanent residents and sponsor family members
Work & Study
Access to Health Care (Medicare)
Access to English Classes (AMEP)
Access to Centrelink
Access to the Humanitarian Settlement Program
Protection Visa (866)
This visa is for people who are in Australia and want to apply for protection.
They can:
Stay Permanently
Propose Family Members to be permanent residents and sponsor family members
Work & Study
Access to Health Care (Medicare)
Access to English Classes (AMEP)
Access to Centrelink services
Access to the Humanitarian Settlement Program
Access to Trauma Counselling
Refugee Visa (200, 201, 203, 204)
With these visas you can move to Australia if you are subject to persecution in your home country. These visas allow you and your family to live, work and study indefinitely in Australia.
Refugee (200)
In-country Special Humanitarian (201)
Emergency Rescue (203)
Woman at Risk (204)
This visa is for people who are in Australia and want to apply for protection.
They can:
Stay Permanently
Propose Family Members to be permanent residents and sponsor family members
Work & Study
Access to Health Care
Temporary Protection Visa (785)
This visa is for people who arrived in Australia without a valid visa, and want to apply for protection. It lets you stay in Australia temporarily.
They can:
Stay in Australia temporarily for 3 years
Work or Study
Access to Centrelink
Access for short term torture/trauma counselling
Access to English Classes (AMEP)
Access to Specialised and Intensive Services (SIS) through the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP)
Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (790)
This visa is for people who arrived in Australia illegally and want to apply for protection.
They can:
Stay in Australia for up to 5 years
Work or study
Access to Health Care (Medicare)
Access to Centrelink services
Access to short term Torture/trauma counselling
Provisional Partner Visa (Temporary) (309)
This visa lets a de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident live in Australia temporarily
They can:
Stay temporarily
Work or study
Access Health Care (Medicare)
Access to English Classes (AMEP)
Migrant Partner Visa (Permanent) (100)
The visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, live in Australia permanently.
They can:
Stay permanently
Work or study
Access health care (Medicare)
Access English Classes (AMEP)
Access to Centrelink Services
Sponsor a family member
Bridging Visas (A, B, C, E, E) BVA, BVB, BVC, BVE, BVE, (010, 020, 030, 050, 051)
These are temporary visas which:
BVA & BVC - allows the applicant to stay in Australia while their visa is being processed
BVB - allows the applicant to leave and return to Australia while their visa is being processed
BVE - allows you to stay lawfully in Australia while you make arrangements to leave, finalise your immigration matter or wait for an immigration decision
Temporary Humanitarian Stay (449) and Temporary Human Concern (786)
These visa allow the holder:
Stay for up to 3 years
Access Health care (Medicare)
Access the Specialised & Intensive Services (SIS) of the HSP
Access to Centrelink services
Work
NOTE: Visa 449 may not be able to work (visa will stipulate)
You Can Ask That (Arabic)
A series designed to help school leavers and those looking to make the next steps in their lives.
Made with the help of amazing multi-lingual students from Northern Bay College.
You Can Ask That (Dari)
A series designed to help school leavers and those looking to make the next steps in their lives.
Made with the help of amazing multi-lingual students from Northern Bay College.
You Can Ask That (Karen)
A series designed to help school leavers and those looking to take the next steps in their lives.
Made with the help of amazing multi-lingual students from Northern Bay College.
You Can Ask That (Swahili)
A series designed to help school leavers and those looking to make the next steps in their lives.
Made with the help of amazing multi-lingual students from Northern Bay College.
Sexting and the Law - Cultura YouTube Series
@CulturaGeelong /videos
Video project explaining sexting from Cultura and BCLS. Northern Bay College , Vic Pol and RR DET .
Available in English, Dari, Swahili, Karen and Arabic.
Consent and the Law - Cultura YouTube Series
@CulturaGeelong /videos
Video project explaining consent and the law from Cultura and BCLS. Northern Bay College , Vic Pol and RR DET .
Available in English, Dari, Swahili, Karen and Arabic.
Age of Consent - Cultura YouTube Series
@CulturaGeelong /videos
Video project explaining the age of consent from Cultura and BCLS. Northern Bay College , Vic Pol and RR DET .
Available in English, Dari, Swahili, Karen and Arabic.
Pathways from the School Gate
Education and Employment options and pathways for young people aged 15-18+ years who aren't currently in school in the Geelong region.
Topics include:
-options for each age group (15-18+)
-explanations of key terms
-links to local employment agencies
-options for young people with disability
-options for CALD and refugee young people
-jobs and pathways help and resources list
Inclusive Pathways
To ensure young people have an informed and positive transition from school to occupation, the Inclusive Pathways Trello Board is designed specifically to help young people plan and prepare for careers, transitions, and pathways.
Topics include:
-explanation of key terms
-getting ready for post school when you are in Year 11 and 12
-options for when you are ready for further study
-options when you are ready to combine work and study
-options for when you are ready for work
-options for when y
Adulting 101
Getting ready for the next step into adulthood? A handy hints and tips page to help any young person ready to launch!
Topics cover:
-work stuff (tax, superannuation, TFN etc)
-relationship stuff
-health hints
-moving out tips
-'Mum' advice
-money tips
-car stuff
-random, just so you know tips!