Youth Pathways
Objectives
The objective of Youth Pathways is to assist the 'most at risk' young people make a successful transition through to completion of year 12 (or its equivalent) and ultimately to further education, training or employment and active participation in the community.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Youth Pathways young people must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and between the ages of 13 and 19, who are:
- At risk of leaving school before completing year 12 and at risk of not making a successful transition through school and from school to further education, training or employment, Or
- Have left school in the preceding 12 months without completing year 12 and at risk of not making a successful transition to further education, training or employment.
Young people who only lack knowledge of career, training, education or employment options are not considered eligible for Youth Pathways
Assistance
For 2006, the assistance for young people registering with Youth Pathways will be delivered in three phases
- Assessment Phase - confirmation of eligibility; assess barriers and needs; and develop strategies to assist the participants overcome barriers. This phase also includes transition planning.
- Assistance Phase - involves the delivery of individualised case management and intensive contact and will require a minimum of six hours of face-to-face assistance.
- Ongoing Support and Guidance Phase - involves the continuation of regular contact to ensure the participants remain on track.
Desired Outcomes of Youth Pathways
There are three preferred outcomes under YP;
- Objective One: to retain or re-engage participants in the school environment through to completion of year 12
- Objective Two: engage or re-engage participants in non-school based education, vocational learning and training
- Prepare participants for effective engagement in Job Network activities.
View Youth Pathways Referral Form
Background
Youth Pathways is an Australian Government initiative that aims to assist young people aged 13 - 19 who are 'most at risk' of not making a successful transition to reach their full potential by keeping them engaged or re-engaging then with education or training.
A key feature of Youth Pathways is that participants receive assistance that is tailored to their individual needs and is delivered in a personalized way. Assistance may include the provision of timely information and guidance on options, choices and consequences to help the young person overcome barriers and to help make key decisions about their future. It may also include motivation, problem solving, skills development, mentoring and assistance to access education, training and employment opportunities. Where relevant, Jobs West refer young people to other local providers of support services, including:
- Providers of education, training or employment services
- Specialist agencies such as counselling, youth suicide or drug and alcohol services; and community groups that engage 'at risk' young people in sporting, cultural and recreation activities
- Youth Pathways will also provide ongoing support for participants as they move through school and into their post-school destinations
Jobs West takes an active approach to managing participant transitions and utilizes a wide range of early intervention and case management strategies to assist young people.
Jobs West Ph: 9490 8266 |
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'Youth Pathways is an Australian Government initiative funded through the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training'