Strive for Success: A Local Program Empowers Young People to Overcome Employment Barriers

Strategic Insights -

A training and employment program in the Mid North Coast region of Australia is successfully supporting young people who have disconnected from education or training. The Strive for Success Youth Job Skills Training and Employment Program, developed by Community Resources, provides participants with the skills and confidence needed to achieve lasting career success. With a focus on creating jobs that care for people and the planet, the program has seen remarkable key outcomes, including an 89% employment retention rate for participants who gained work, and an average of 20 hours per week worked.

Key Takeaways:

  • 89% of participants who gained work remained employed, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in supporting long-term employment.
  • Participants across all employment types worked an average of 20 hours per week, highlighting the program's focus on securing sustainable employment opportunities.
  • 91% of participants identified at least one barrier to employment, with mental health being the most common (66%), underscoring the importance of tailored support.
  • 88% of participants who gained employment overcame an average of three barriers, illustrating the program's ability to address complex employment challenges.
  • 79% completed a tailored employment pathway plan, and 64% demonstrated high levels of engagement in intensive job coaching sessions, showcasing the program's commitment to participant engagement.
  • Notable success stories, such as Ashlyn's, demonstrate the program's impact in action, supporting young people like Ashlyn who have overcome mental health challenges and achieved lasting employment success.

Statistics:

  • 8.2% youth unemployment rate in the state, highlighting the need for programs like Strive for Success (Source: Not specified)
  • 89% employment retention rate for participants who gained work (Source: Community Resources)
  • Average hours worked per week by participants across all employment types (Source: Community Resources)
  • 91% of participants identifed at least one barrier to employment (Source: Community Resources)
  • 66% of participants identified mental health as the most common barrier to employment (Source: Community Resources)
  • 88% of participants who gained employment overcame an average of three barriers (Source: Community Resources)
  • 79% of participants completed a tailored employment pathway plan (Source: Community Resources)
  • 64% of participants demonstrated high levels of engagement in intensive job coaching sessions (Source: Community Resources)

Sources:

  • "Success helps young Australians overcome employment barriers and achieve lasting career success." (Source: Community Resources)
  • Not-for-profit Community Resources (Source: Community Resources)
  • Strive for Success Youth Job Skills Training and Employment Program (Source: Community Resources)
  • Community Resources' youth service Homebase Youth Services in Tuncurry (Source: Community Resources)
  • TAFE career expo (Source: Community Resources)
  • Jobs Coach Sheree White (Source: Community Resources)
  • Ashlyn's story (Source: Community Resources)
  • Lisa Berry, Community Resources community services general manager (Source: Community Resources)
  • Paul Ramsay Foundation (Source: Community Resources)