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Get Set for Work [FAQs]

[ Legal Rationale | Aims & Objectives | Services | Access | Referral ]

The  Get Set for Work Program is a government strategy addressing young people (15-17 years of age) who are either:

  • Disengaged from school

  • ‘At risk’ of disengaging from mainstream education

GSFW is a 'safety net program' designed for young people, offering developmental activities and alternative learning and employment pathways in a flexible community setting.

Young people are required by law to be participating in education or training after year 10 till they have gained either:

  •  Queensland Certificate of Education
  •  Certificate III
  •  Turn 17 (this applies to all young people born after 31 December 1990.

Get Set for Work Program: Aims & Objectives

  • To alleviate long-term unemployment and the resulting factors associated with long term unemployment such as low self-esteem.
  • To provide a pathway either to employment or back into mainstream   education and training, such as:
  • To obtain either full-time employment (25+ hours per week), or
  • Part time employment (less than 25 hours per week);
  • Enrolment into VET to gain a qualification;
  • Return to mainstream education.

The GSFW Program offers:

  • A combination of practically-oriented activities;
  • Social Skills;
  • Literacy and Numeracy training essential for the workplace;
  • Occupational and Vocational skills training related to local employment opportunities;
  • Assistance in job search and employment preparation activities;
  • Job Placement and post placement support.

Access to the Program

Young people, 15-17 years of age:

  • Who are disengaged from mainstream education;
  • Who are at risk of disengaging from mainstream education;
  • For whom alternative TAFE & school courses are not an option;
  • Who may be experiencing personal & social issues; or
  • Who are attending school irregularly
Young people may be referred to the Get Set For Work Program by
  • Schools
  • Departments of Child Safety &Communities
  • Centre Link
  • Youth Support Workers
  • Family & Self Referral
  • Other Service Providers

    

 

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