Our Pre-Employment Program
30-Nov-2010
The Get Set for Work program is a Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation funded program that addresses the personal and training needs of young people to help them overcome barriers and gain skills to take the next step into the workforce. The program is primarily targeted at young people who are disengaged or are at risk of disengaging before completing Year 12. The Get Set for Work program creates a transition pathway towards employment, education or training.The program provides access to skills that participants will need to overcome barriers in an environment outside of mandatory schooling including opportunities to gain general life and vocational skills. Successful completion of the Get Set for Work Program attracts 2 credit points towards a Queensland Certificate of Education.
The Get Set for Work program offers a variety of training opportunities based on individual needs.
The 2011 program includes the following training:
Accredited training:
- Apply First Aid & CPR Certificate I or II in Self Awareness and Development
- Undertake Manual Handling
- Plan to undertake a routine task Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- Work safely in the construction industry
- Undertake manual handling
- Package goods
- Receive goods
- Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances
Job Preparation
- Personal development & team building activities to develop socail skills for work
- Referral & links to support services for personal & social issues
- Work experience opportunities - where applicable
- Job preparation, resume writing & interview skills
- Assistance with other job search techniques and referral to vacancies
- Opportunities to access employment including traineeships & apprenticeships
- 3 months post program support to help sustain employment, training or further education outcomes.
Get Set for Work program is funded under the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work Initiative. For further information on the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative please click on the following link
