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Department of Education & Training
In 2000 the Victorian State Government launched the YES Program as an employment initiative to provide 2,600traineeships and in the public sector over a 4-year period.
In 2004 the YES Program was extended for a further 4-years,to provide an additional 2,600 traineeships.
YES is part of the Victorian Government’s Jobs for Victoriaemployment initiative.
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Department of Education & Training
YES contributes the Victorian Government’s goals and targetsfor education by providing opportunities for young people tosuccessfully complete Year 12 or higher qualifications.
YES assists schools to meet skill and employment needs.
It helps young people gain paid work experience, training and qualifications leading to sustainable employment.
Since its inception, DE&T has successfully placed over 700 YES trainees in schools and TAFE Institutes.
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Department of Education & Training
YES PROGRAM BENEFITS
improves employment prospects of young Victorians
supports young people in taking their first career steps
helps build skills and opportunities in the local labour market
provides an effective pathway for employment and training
can be utilised across a broad range of occupations
is a cost effective staffing solution
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Department of Education & Training
DE&T ALLOCATION 2005/07
In March 2006, DE&T was allocated 368 traineeship positions to facilitate the YES Program for the period 1 July 2005 to30 June 2007 (24 months).
2005/06: 184 (traineeship, apprenticeship or SBNA)
2006/07: 184 (traineeship, apprenticeship or SBNA)
Target groups: indigenous, rural and disadvantaged youths
Cluster arrangements: groups of schools and positions
Positions available by application on DE&Tmail in August 2006
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Department of Education & Training
ELIGIBILITY
aged between 15-24 unemployed or not in full-time ongoing work not be currently engaged in tertiary education not have attained a university level qualification
SUBSIDY
YES Traineeship (12-months FT or 24-months PT) $4,500 Apprentice (FT) $4,500 1st year and $1,500 for years 2 & 3 School Based New Apprenticeship (SBNA) $1,800
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Department of Education & Training
DE&T CONTACTS
Joe CardamoneYES Coordinator, Employee Relations Branch Human Resources Division Department of Education &Training9637 2398 [email protected]
Silvana SimmonsYES Project Officer, VPS HR ServicesHuman Resources Division Department of Education &Training9637 3335 [email protected]
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