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Youth

Mid Coast CONNECT facilitates programs and activities to assist young people with their transition through school and into further education, training and employment.

GETTING STARTED

This is an exciting time. You are probably in the last year/s of your schooling and starting to think about your life after!

Maybe you have a career path in mind or perhaps you are still a little unsure of which direction you want to take. Which ever option you choose, this website is here to help you find the information you need to get started in this new stage of your life!

As you explore your choices it is a great idea to talk with your careers adviser, teacher, parent or friends about what you are interested in doing with your life.

Here are some key things to be mindful of when thinking about your future:

  • career development is a lifelong journey
  • the world of work is always changing
  • Australia’s population is ageing
  • your generation is likely to work longer than your parents
  • having one job for life is pretty rare these days
  • you will have a number of opportunities to change jobs, learn new skills and gain new experience throughout your career.

Therefore it is really important to keep learning and developing your skills and abilities throughout your life.

Mid Coast CONNECT can assist you with Work Placement. 

We coordinate over 2500 work placements each year with the support of over 1000 employers. We work with all school sectors and TAFE throughout the region from Kempsey to Bulahdelah.

Work While You Learn

There are so many options now for students to explore and develop their career. If you would like a change from full-time study there is a range of excellent pathways available to you including through an Australian Apprenticeship, voluntary work or starting your own business. These are just some of the ways you can learn and develop valuable skills.

Australian Apprenticeships

One of the best ways to get hands-on experience in the workforce is through an apprenticeship. These days you can undertake apprenticeships in a whole range of qualifications, anything from horticulture to telecommunications. The Australian Government also provides income support payments to eligible Australian Apprentices, to assist them in the early years of their apprenticeship when their wages are at their lowest. Visit the http://www.australia.gov.au/australianapprenticeships website to learn more about what they can offer you.

Volunteer Work

Doing voluntary work after finishing school is another way to gain a good perspective on your career goals. Volunteer work is very rewarding and you can become involved in community groups and organisations which will help you build on team work and problem solving skills. About 25% of 18-24 year olds volunteer in Australia. Visit http://www.volunteersearch.gov.au to find out more about volunteering opportunities.

Start a Business

Did you also know that 50,000 young Australians aged 15-24 run their own business? If you have a good business idea, why not enrol in a business course? Even a short course could help set you on the path to business success. Visit http://www.business.gov.au to find out more about starting your own business.

Part-time work

Even if you are studying full-time, working part-time can help supplement your income, develop valuable skills and add to your bank of experience.
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