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FORM BABI YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE, WYNNUM
BABI Youth and Family Service has delivered its Get Set for Work program for over seven years.
The program works with young people who have disengaged from school or have finished school and are not sure what the next steps are. They participate in Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways whilst receiving one-on-one support from a youth worker to get job-ready and find the next step in their education or employment pathway. Alongside this are activities that encourage learning whilst having fun, such as sailing, trampolining, a visit to the local fire station, guest speakers, and the opportunity to complete a first-aid certificate.
There have been some amazing outcomes from this program, with young people finding employment in industries like construction, hairdressing, beauty, hospitality and retail. Others have gone on to study at TAFE or other training organisations in community services, nursing, youth work and childcare or complete years 11 and 12 through alternative pathways. These are not the only positive outcomes – there have been young people who were socially isolated and made new friends, and people with low self-esteem and confidence but finished the course with newfound positivity and confidence in their abilities.
School is not for everyone, and the BABI staff understand and respect people’s individuality and diversity. The Get Set for Work program runs four times a year within the school terms, with an orientation week to get to know the staff and space they will be working in, with a graduation at the end to celebrate the accomplishments of the participants. The next term starts on Tuesday, October 8, and BABI is taking enrolments now. If you want further information, please contact Tara at [email protected].
