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INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS - Improving your school to work transition
Click here for the Wyn Bay Agency flyer 2007/2008
Industry work placements are recommended for
students undertaking school-based programs such as VET in Schools, VCAL or Work
Experience. See your VET or Careers Coordinator for your school processes to
access these opportunities. Western Local Community Partnership (WLCP) works
with local schools to organise work placement in industry for schools and
students. For more information on their services see
www.wlcp.com.au
Are you a student and interested in Apprenticeship or Traineeships? Australian
School Based Apprenticeships combine your VCE or VCAL program with employment
and give you an opportunity to work, learn and earn. See your Careers
Coordinator for information about how to access the program. For general
information on Apprenticeships and Traineeships, see
www.rmit.edu.au,
www.workplaceconnect.org.au.
Youth Pathways aims to assist young people aged 13 to 19 to make a smooth
transition through school and from school to further education, training or
employment by providing advice and assistance targeted at their individual
needs. Eligible young people participating in Youth Pathways will receive
services which include:
You can access this program through your
careers coordinator. The Youth Pathways program for Wyndham (9742 8155)
and Hobsons Bay (9689 3437) is managed by the Westgate Community Initiatives
Group.
For more information on YP see www.wcig.org.au
Students seeking part-time work should refer to their careers coordinator at
their school or TAFE.
INFORMATION FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUNG PEOPLE
Employment Services for young people in Wyndham
and Hobsons Bay:
For summary information on services that assist young people to:
The Job Network is a national network of
private, community and government organisations providing job assistance to job
seekers: http://www.jobsacc.org.au or
www.jobsearch.gov.au or go to
www.jobnetwork.gov.au
A Federal government website that has been developed as a gateway to employment
information (including accessing Job Network Providers and other jobsearch
information) is Jobjuice:
www.jobjuice.gov.au
Accessing Apprenticeship and Traineeships
You can get general information on apprenticeship and traineeships through the
RMIT website: www.rmit.edu.au. New Careers
Connections is a RMIT website that will provide you with information (including
jobs listings!) on apprenticeships and traineeship opportunities with employers.
Go to www.jet.org.au
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
through Group Training Companies
Group Training Companies (GTC) employ apprentices and trainees and then place
these people with suitable employers (host employers) for all or part of the
training period. Apprentices and trainees employed by a GTC have the security of
continuing employment throughout the training period and support from a GTC
coordinator. Group Training Companies assist young people by providing pastoral
care, intervening in disputes and rotating apprentices and trainees when
necessary. GTCs may assist with school to work transition for young people. For
more information about Group Training Companies in Victoria, go to:
http://www.gtavic.asn.au/about.html
Workplace Connect is a Group Training Company, operating in the Western suburbs,
that organises placement and training for young people wishing to access
apprenticeships and traineeship programs- including part time school based
apprenticeships. For a list of current vacancies, go to
www.workplaceconnect.org.au.
Workplace Connect conduct entry tests at their West Melbourne Office, 440
William Street, West Melbourne and also (on appointment) at the Wyndham Youth
Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing. Please call the recruitment
hotline 1300 65 64 61 or 9321 0822 to make an appointment.
Links
Websites with information on Employment
Hobsons Bay Council, go to:
http://www.hobsons.vic.gov.au and go to Jobs.
Wyndham City Council, go to:
www.wyndham.vic.gov.au and go to Jobs.
Careers Connections is a RMIT website that will provide you with information
(including jobs listings!) on apprenticeships and traineeship opportunities with
employers go to www.jet.org.au
Youth Central is a website funded by the Victorian government, with information
for jobseekers and on careers
http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au
Jobjuice is a Federal government website that has been developed as a gateway to
employment information (including accessing Job Network Providers and other
jobsearch information) is:
www.jobjuice.gov.au
For links to sites for information on your rights and responsibilities at work:
www.thesource.gov.au
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS
Providing students with work placement is an effective way of increasing your
community profile and building connections with local schools Western Local
Community Partnership are happy to assist you:
www.wlcp.com.au
Workplace Connect, the Group Training Company for the Western Region can assist
you to access suitable candidates for apprenticeships and traineeship programs
(including School Based Apprenticeships):
www.workplaceconnect.org.au
The Job Network is a national network of private, community and government
organisations providing job assistance to job seekers.
www.jobsearch.gov.au or go to
www.jobnetwork.gov.au
New Careers Connection (www.jet.org.au) is an RMIT website that provides
employers with an opportunity to advertise apprenticeships and traineeship
vacancies.
Wyndham City Council webpages also contain information about education providers
addresses and contact numbers: please
click here