A program that assists young people to return to or commence Education, Training and or Employment.

Program Information:

The Youth Transition Support Initiative's intent is to:

• Provide an holistic approach to young people who have not passed year 12 or equivalent,
• Are not employed or
• Not attending education or training
• who would like sustainable options for the future.

The program allows for each participant to choose the avenue that they would like to succeed in, be it a return to education, employment or training. In conjunction with their support worker they will develop an action plan to achieve the desired goal(s). As well as receiving ongoing assistance in achieving these.

The action plan can help young people address barriers that may be effecting their ability to return to school and/or sustain an employment or training option.

Target Group

Young people aged between 15- 19 years old who have not completed Year 12 or it's equivalent, are not currently in Education and are not working more than 15 hours per week.

Eligibility is not dependent on parents income.

Availability

Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00

Location

Ballarat district, and surrounding areas bounded by Daylesford, Bacchus Marsh and Beaufort

4 - 6 Peel St North, Ballarat VIC 3350
Phone: 03 5337 8999
Fax: 03 5332 4465

Referral Process

Youth Transitions staff can be contacted directly.