Helping young people find jobsT R A N S I T I O N T O W O R K

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1300 001 015yourtown.com.au/ttw

We deliver Transition to Work in Blacktown, Campbelltown, Ingleburn, Mount Druitt and St Marys.

What is Transition to Work? Transition to Work (TTW) is a service to help young people aged 15 to 21 find a job and keep it.

We give you practical support to develop personal and employability skills to meet the needs of employers and understand workplace expectations to help you find a job.

Are you eligible? You may be eligible for the TTW program if you:

Are aged 15-21

Aren’t currently enrolled in education

Aren’t already participating in employment services

Haven’t worked an average of 8 hours or more per week for 13 weeks

Don’t have a Year 12 Certificate or a Certificate III or higher

OR

Received a Year 12 Certificate, Certificate 111 or higher, more than 6 months ago

You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Visa holder, New Zealand Special Category Visa holder or Nominated Visa holder to be in the TTW program.

How we can helpWe’ll help you engage in a range of activities for 25 hours per week including:

Identify your strengths, aspirations and skills and any practical challenges to finding a job

Work with you to develop employability skills and personal attributes employers are looking for

Support personal development to gain self-confidence and to create independence

Provide literacy and numeracy support and a suite of workshops/training to develop work ready skills and to support personal development

Explore career options and training/education pathways to a job

Practical support on how to search and apply for a job, help in developing a quality resume, and improving interview skills

Support you to gain a Learners or Provisional Licence, interview/work clothing, transport costs to attend an interview or when starting a job

Staff at our skills centres connect with local employers to provide employment/work experience opportunities for young people in local business

Finding suitable jobs, opportunities and employers

Offer state and federal financial incentives to employers if eligible

Once you’re in a job, we’ll provide six months practical support for you and your employer which may include support over the phone, online or at your workplace, even when you’ve found the job yourself

T R A N S I T I O N T O W O R K

Other services available Smart, Skilled and Hired – Youth Employment Program (YEP)Practical support for gaining skills and experience to improve long-term job prospects.ssh@yourtown.com.au | 1800 001 054

Social EnterprisesPre-employment training and paid work experience.Property grounds maintenance including mowing, pruning, garden bed preparation, weeding and common area cleaning. Commercial and residential landscaping, fencing, etc.blacktown@yourtown.com.au | 02 9834 8200

Kid Helpline - 1800 55 1800

Who are we? yourtown is a national community-based organisation with over 55 years’ experience working with young people facing challenges to engaging in learning and work. We currently operate across five states, employing over 650 people who are committed to helping young people build brighter futures.

We operate Kids Helpline, Parentline in QLD & NT, local parenting programs and family refuges, providing face-to-face, web-based and telephone counselling services and support including 24/7 access to a specialist arm of Kids Helpline.

We also deliver personal support, education, training and employment services at a local and national level. Since 2009, yourtown employment services has placed over 16,000 young people into jobs.

Contact us to find out more!

1300 001 015yourtown.com.au/ttw

We deliver Transition to Work in Blacktown, Campbelltown, Ingleburn, Mount Druitt and St Marys.