Get one-on-one support. Get some training. Get a job!
The Skills First Reconnect program is designed to help people turn their life around for the better and to assist them into training and employment. Teaming up with a mentor, you are assisted with developing a plan to help you reach your goals, gain motivation and possibly enrol into study and find employment.
What do we do to help?
- Work closely with you to determine your goals whilst looking at your strengths and interests
- Help you develop a plan to overcome barriers you face and deal with whatever it is that's holding you back
- Provide individual help and ongoing support to assist you to achieve your goals and problem solve if issues arise
- Help you if you are struggling with confidence to take the first step
- Access extra support that you may require, including careers counselling, job seeking services, reading and writing skills
- Assistance with paying training fees for approved courses.
You are eligible for the program if you are one of the following groups:
Young People:
- Young people aged between 17-19 years
- Not engaged in education or training for six months or more (less than 8 hours per week)
Mature Participants:
- Mature aged people between 20-64 years
- Unemployed for six months or more (less than 8 hours per week)
- Not engaged in education or training for six months or more (less than 8 hours per week)
Young People Impacted by the Justice System:
- Young people aged between 17-24 years
- Who have been, or are currently on Youth Justice Orders
Asylum Seekers:
- Aged between 17-64 years
- Individuals or dependants of individuals who meet the following criteria:
- hold any humanitarian, protection of refugee visa in Australia; or
- have applied for a humanitarian, protection or refugee visa and hold a bridging visa for this purpose; or
- have made an application under s.417 or s.48b of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) which is yet to be determined and hold a bridging visa
Individuals must have a visa with study rights, and work rights are required for programs that include work placement.
Out of Home Care:
- Aged 17-64
- A person that has a current or previous experience with Child Protection
Who do we help?
- Parents returning to work
- Unemployed (you do not need to be on Centrelink payments)
- People who feel isolated in their community
- Career changers
- Young people
- People returning to work after a long absence, for example after an injury; illness; carer responsibilities
- People escaping domestic violence
- Indigenous Australians
- People with low literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills
- New immigrants
- Highly marginalised groups including those experiencing addiction or homelessness
- People with a disability
- Young people impacted by the Justice System
- Asylum Seekers
Anyone lacking the confidence to make a new start.
Where do I find Reconnect?
We provide assistance in Wodonga, Towong, Indigo and Alpine Shires.
Will this program cost me anything?
No. This program is a free service.
Contact us!
Contact our friendly Pathways Officers and find out your options today!
P: Robyn: 0409 637 613 / Jen: 0459 336 503
E: reconnect@wodongatafe.edu.au