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Benefits of working

  • Money – buying car/house
  • Learning new things
  • Meeting new people
  • Opportunity to travel whilst working in some jobs
  • Increased fitness if labour intensive
  • Improved mental health
  • Increased motivation
  • Personal growth, fulfillment and satisfaction
  • Time management/ability to prioritise tasks
  • Financial independence
  • Increased confidence in social settings
  • Community engagement
  • Increased work ethic and wellbeing

ETC’s TtW program will provide you with:

  • Important information about working including:
    • National Min Award Wages
    • Rights/Responsibilities
    • Employer expectations
    • Communication skills
    • Support for you and your employer after you have secured a job

TtW can also assist you with obtaining relevant licenses, setting up appropriate training courses and arranging interview clothing.

 

 

Success Stories

 

  • Emerge Youth creates safer pathways from homelessness on the Sunshine Coast
    Responding to youth homelessness on the Sunshine Coast Having a safe place to live can provide the stability a young person needs to look after their health, reconnect with education and work towards employment. However, homelessness remains a significant issue on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council reports that 1,205 people are experiencing homelessness across […]
  • PCYC Ipswich drives past 600 licences with support from the ETC Community Support Fund
    Removing barriers to getting a licence For many young people, getting a driver licence can open the way to employment, education and greater independence. However, without access to a suitable vehicle or supervising driver, completing the required driving hours can be difficult. PCYC Ipswich’s Braking the Cycle program is helping remove this barrier by connecting […]
  • My Future Fest Opens the Door to Youth Employment
    Opportunity for local youth shines at My Future Fest Recently, ETC had the pleasure of hosting My Future Fest in our Gympie and Maryborough locations. The events encouraged local youth to come and get some free food, participate in some fun activities, attend some free employment workshops, and meet with local employers, educators, and service […]

Participant Quotes

A group of TTW students“TtW gave me the encouragement I needed to continue on my journey”

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A group of TTW students“TtW allow me to increase the scope of my job search by enabling me to access the appropriate training for the jobs I wanted”

– TtW Participant

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TTW participants “TtW motivated me and gave me the support I needed as I navigated job prospects”

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