On Thursday 12 September, the Burdekin PCYC celebrated the graduation of four more dedicated young students from their current Get Set for Work Program.
Troy Bird, Joshua Walton, Kaiden Cuzner and Christian Tannock learnt many valuable life skills, engaged in many educational sessions, strengthened their confidence, learnt about the Burdekin region though guided excursions and completed numerous qualifications and certifications in preparation to successfully enter the workforce.
Paired with time spent in a classroom setting, Troy, Joshua, Kaiden and Christian visited many iconic locations across the shire and beyond including Charlies Hill, Beachmont, the Townsville Port, Pacific Bio Algae Farm, the Burdekin Preservation Society, Bowen TAFE, Sweet FM, the Townsville Museum, the Rapisarda’s Farm, and the Maritime Museum to further enhance their knowledge of the area and explore possible career pathways.
The Get Set for Work program provides young students aged between 15 to 19 years old with the opportunity to build and grow their skillsets, self-esteem and confidence after finishing their schooling journey. The program works with the Aurora Training Institute to prepare its students with the skills necessary to excel in the workplace, as each student graduates with a Certificate II in Vocational Pathways and Employment Skills, multiple first aid certificates, a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate, White Card Certifications, and a Learner’s Licence.
Over the course of 10 weeks, the students also participate in a range of activities to continue enhancing their employability. Under the guidance of dedicated members of the Burdekin PCYC including, Rowan Scott (Program Coordinator), Tamara Kemp (Program Youth Worker), Andrew Sherrington (Youth Club Manager), Anna Scott (Club Operations Support Officer), and Gavin Neal (Breaking the Cycle Coordinator), the students are taught numerous facts about the local region through cultural and historical education sessions and activities as well as life skills in the areas of budgeting, cyber security, road safety, and job preparation.
Along with these activities, the program also supports a range of personal development and team building activities to continue supporting the students on their journey into the workplace.
Enquires for enrolling in the next term of the Get Set for Work Program are now open, and those interested are encouraged to contact Rowan Scott on 0448 686 648.
Christian Tannock, Troy Bird and Joshua Walton celebrated their graduation from the Get Set for Work Program last month.
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