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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

 

  • 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 […]
  • Scared to get a job? Learn how the right support can ease your anxiety
    How a Youth Advisor can ease anxious job seekers Every day ETC's Youth Advisors assist young job seekers, who are often scared to get a job, ease their anxiety and build their confidence so they can enter the workforce. Below is a story from our Youth Advisor Nina who describes her experience with a young […]
  • How regional youth moves interstate for dream job and builds hope
    Young job seeker lands dream job, kickstarting his career, despite numerous hurdles along the way When Izeke first came through the doors of our Gympie office, he was couch surfing and struggling even to get enough money to cover his essentials. "It was hard to depend on other people for the essentials like food. I […]

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”

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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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