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Worlds of Work (WOW) Program

Worlds of Work (WOW) Program. Contact details. Organisation: Foundation for Young Australians Program: Worlds of Work (WOW) Web: http://www.fya.org.au/initiatives/worlds-of-work/ Key Contact: Aidan McLaren Email: aidan.mclaren@fya.org.au

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Worlds of Work (WOW) Program

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  1. Worlds of Work (WOW) Program

  2. Contact details Organisation: Foundation for Young Australians Program: Worlds of Work (WOW) Web: http://www.fya.org.au/initiatives/worlds-of-work/ Key Contact: Aidan McLaren Email: aidan.mclaren@fya.org.au Telephone: +61 3 9604 6222 +61 403 15 0087 Skype: Aidan F McLaren

  3. Our mission is to empower young Australians to be successful learners and creative, active and valued citizens.

  4. THE NEED… • Transition to work and/or further study is becoming more difficult for early school leavers • Wellbeing of young people is linked to their study and work situation • Evidence shows students crave more connection with the real world • Many young people from disadvantaged backgrounds don’t have equal access to particular networks and connections

  5. to make successful transitions into life beyond school… The Solution… An intensive 5-day program that builds the skills and beliefs young people need to succeed in life and work and motivates them to remain in school. Target… Students in Year 10 (age 15-16) from areas of social disadvantage. Outcome… Young people making better transitions to further study and/or employment.

  6. What does it take to succeed in life and work?

  7. Key elements to the program Personal Development workshops Employability skills workshops and challenges Workplace ‘working world’ sessions.

  8. WOW National Partners

  9. WOW has encouraged me to develop aspirations (set goals) for my future… 95.7 % (students) 100 % (teachers)

  10. WOW has given me a better understanding of my personal strengths. 93.6 % (students) 92 % (teachers)

  11. WOW has increased my awareness of different options for future work. 91 % (students) 96 % (teachers)

  12. Since doing WOW, I feel better equipped to take up more/new opportunities. 90.7 % (students) 92 % (teachers)

  13. WOW has led to more students completing school and continuing to work and/or further education… Coming soon…

  14. How the program is funded • Major Expenses… • Staff (Facilitators, Managers) • Venue/Workshop space hire • Coordination of Workplaces • School coordination • Evaluation and development • Marketing

  15. Tools that have been developed Program design 5 day workshop series . Workplace engagement materials Administration and evaluation procedures

  16. www.fya.org.au

  17. Click the image above to view a wow week in action!

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