YOUNG PLAYERS: Child care worker Sam Ralph, a trainee at Little Coast Kids centre, at San Remo. Picture: David Stewart
A FOUR-YEAR plan to train and employ a higher percentage of young people has been adopted by Wyong Shire Council.
The plan aims to increase youth participation in its overall workforce from the present 8.2per cent to 15per cent.
Council youth strategy
A FOUR-YEAR plan to train and employ a higher percentage of young people has been adopted by Wyong Shire Council.
The plan aims to increase youth participation in its overall workforce from the present 8.2per cent to 15per cent.
Council took the initiative after considering a youth employment strategy report on the cost and benefits of directly employing apprentices and trainees.
Council’s Youth Employment Strategy embraces diversity, the engagement of young people through scholarship opportunities, study assistance schemes, school-based apprentices and mentoring programs together with work experience and school curriculum support aid.
Council’s trainee course in its child care centres is a prime example of how it currently helps young people gain employment.
Council’s trainee course in its child care centres is a prime example of how it currently helps young people gain employment.
