Hervey Bay Gets $145,000 for Disengaged Youth
More than 300 ‘at risk’ Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast youths will get to earn or a second chance to learn under the Queensland Government’s Get Set For Work program in 2007-08.
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, John Mickel said the program which began as a trial in 2003-04 as a ’safety net’ for early school leavers was now being offered in more areas and organisations across the state.
“Get Set For Work projects give youth an alternative pathway into employment through practical activities to develop their work and social skills and assisting with literacy and numeracy when required,” Mr Mickel said.
“Young people aged 15-17 are helped to build a career or access to training within their own community.
In Hervey Bay the money will be used by theThe Baptist Union of Queensland - Community Services Group to assist 25 youths for a period of 12 months.
