Youth Skills Training program empowers 75 young people
Published on 07 August 2024
The 2024 Youth Skills Training program has successfully concluded, empowering 75 young people from our community with valuable skills and certifications.
The Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) funded Council to deliver the program which was held across June and July.
The initiative offered participants the opportunity to engage in one of several free training programs designed to improve their employability, career readiness and skills.
The training programs included:
- White Card Certificate: A construction induction card, essential for those pursuing a career in the construction industry.
- Barista Training: Providing hands-on experience for those interested in making professional coffees and working in the hospitality industry.
- Food Handler's Certificate: Understanding safe food handling practices.
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate: Giving people working in liquor licensed venues the skills and knowledge to safely serve and supply alcohol.
- First Aid and CPR Training: Equipping participants with critical life-saving skills.
Jetaime Liberatore, a community member who attended the RSA course at Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre said, “this was a very accessible program, which taught me valuable life skills.”
Mayor Cr Liz Pattison said, “we are incredibly proud of the 75 young people in our community who participated in the Work Skills Program. These programs are designed to provide essential skills to boost employability and foster confidence and independence for our youth."
The success of the program would not have been possible without the expertise of our training partners, RSA for Schools and Eclipse Education, who delivered exceptional training and guidance to our participants.
As our community continues to grow, programs like Youth Skills Training are crucial in ensuring our young people are prepared for the workforce and future opportunities.
“We are very grateful to DFFH for their support through the entire Engage! Program,” Mayor, Cr Liz Pattison concluded.
For more information about the Youth Skills Training program and upcoming opportunities, please contact youthdevelopment@surfcoast.vic.gov.au