Supporting Qld Students from School to Work

1. Supporting Qld Students from School to Work Angela Young – Team Leader Learn Earn Legend! – Indigenous Employment - DEEWR

2. My Journey (family support) (school/ mentor support) Kullali/Wakka Wakka woman, youngest of 9 I grew up in Townsville Completed High School Cert at Townsville Grammar School Started Bachelor of Laws @ JCU in 2001 Commenced cadetship with DEWR Completed Law degree and moved to Canberra to work for DEEWR Legal Branch as Government Lawyer and in 2 years became Snr Government Lawyer Now giving back to the community by influencing policy/programs for Indigenous students (Opportunity and financial assistance) (pathway support/employer support) (employer support/cultural appreciation)

3. WHY? In 2006, year 12 completions for Indigenous Australians were 45.3% compared to 86.3% for non-Indigenous Australians Of the students who did complete year 12, 40% of those were not retained on a pathway 6 months after they left school In 2007, only 42.9% of Indigenous 17 year olds attended secondary school, compared with 65% of non-Indigenous 17 year olds In 2006 (last census) around 48% of the Indigenous workforce-aged population was in employment, this compares to 72% of other Australians. The latest population statistics tell us that the Indigenous population is very young, an average of 21.

4. “One of the best ways to ensure young Indigenous Australians make a successful transition from school to work is to put them on a pathway to a job while they are still at school” Senator Mark Arbib

5. HOW? • Year 12 Destinations • FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expos • Brisbane Broncos Mentoring Program • Titans Beyond Tomorrow • NQld Cowboys Learn Earn Legend! Program • Indigenous Youth Careers Pathways Program (IYCP)

6. Year 12 Destinations • DEEWR & DET partnership • Supports all students in QLD • Funding is for Indigenous Pathway Coordinators in each EQ region • Supports year 12 students with greater access to information to transition from school to work successfully

7. FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expos

8. Brisbane Broncos Mentoring Program

9. Titans Beyond Tomorrow

10. North Qld Cowboys Learn Earn Legend! Program

12. Questions?

13. Indigenous Youth Careers Pathways Program (IYCP)

14. IYCP Quick Guide... $50.7m over 4 years (approx 6000 places)– up to $8,800 each participant, small fixed component and competitive fee component Program is assessed and generally administered nationally, QLD State Office with Contract Manage the projects School Based Traineeships & Apprenticeships (SBTs) Only Provider must be direct employer, Registered Training Organisation, Group Training Organisation or strong links to one Placement and retention of SBTs and wrap around support, including post-school support 2012 Transition Year – Request for Quote complete for current IEP SBT places and 147 new places in QLD released in purchasing regions 2013 will be the first full year of the program – consultation will occur early in 2012 and full Request for Tender and program guidelines intended for July 2013

15. Advantages of IYCP • Students complete secondary school with a formal qualification and practical work experience • The Program recognises a role for wrap around support and assistance • The Program focuses on regional trends as far as labour market regions and school enrolments dictate • The Program separates school students from other Indigenous employment participants, such as the mature aged and long term unemployed

16. Questions? • Discussion Topics • What are the key wrap around support services each student needs? • What is your organisation currently doing to support students who have transitioned from school? • What are some of your observations, personally and professionally about the transition from school to work?