What is Get Set For Work?

Under the new government laws, young people under the age of 19 whom have not completed year 12, have to be either working or be in an alternative form of education to be eligible for Centrelink benefits.

This has created a need for GSFW programs that aim to create a transition pathway for them towards getting a job, returning to school, or continuing with other education or training.

Young people who successfully complete the program gain two credit points towards their Queensland Certificate of Education.

The Beenleigh PCYC has commenced an ongoing 10-week training program that has been offered to a maximum of fifteen young people at a time that they are genuinely interested in improving their skills which in turn increases their chances of gaining employment.

What's On Offer?

Get Set For Work builds participants' esteem and confidence and prepares them for work by offering them:

• Personal development and team-building activities to help them learn the social skills necessary in the workforce.
• Referral and links to support services for personal and social issues.
• Opportunities for work experience and hands-on development of vocational skills.
• Job preparation, resume writing and interview skills.
• Information about jobs and careers in the local area.
•Opportunities to move on to work, traineeships and apprenticeships or other training.

Activities:

The activities that the participants take part in are many and varied and all are structured to benefit the participant. Just a few of the activities are:

• Team Building
• Job Preparation
• Healthy cooking
• Industry visits
• Accredited Training
• Work Experience
• Art Workshops
• Adventure Development
• Accredited Training
• Personal Fitness (Gym Membership)
• Mentoring
• Language and Literacy Assistance
• Referrals to Other Community Service Provider
• Moving On Plan

How Do You Know You Are Ready?

You need to want to start preparing to get a job and complete certificates to help you find employment.

• You need to be 15-19 years of age.
• You need to be able to commit to a 10 week program 5 days
a week.
• You need to be prepared to work hard to help us to help you.
• You - Your Teachers and your parents all have to agree that our GSFW program is needed to get
you on track for a great future.

How To Apply!

Are you interested in joining the Get Set For Work Program? Simply call the Beenleigh PCYC on (07) 3380 1777 or
(07) 3380 1710 and inquire today!

Program 1:
Starts - 27th February
Finishes - 4th May

Program 2:
Starts - 4th June
Finishes - 10th August

Program 3:
Starts - 10th September
Finishes - 16th November

For a copy of our brochure please click here

For a summary of "Get Set For Work" 2011 click here!!

For further information or to enrol now contact us on:
(07) 3380 1777 or Mobile: 0428 751 833
maria.wright@pcyc.org.au

This community benefit project is funded by The
Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation's Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.