Levi started in the MatchWorks YOUth Community program last year with the ultimate goal of making new friends. But the 18-year-old has gained so much more than that through the specialised program, which is part of the Australian Government’s Empowering YOUth initiative. When he finished schooling at 17, Levi found it difficult to transition into…
When Nundah job seeker Travis came to MatchWorks, he was long-term unemployed, depressed, had no sense of purpose and required additional services to help him identify employment goals and vocational direction. He was struggling with confidence due to his weight. But that has all changed with help from the MatchWorks team. Employment consultant Amanda Carmody…
MatchWorks kicked off a new employment program this week for youth in Bendigo (Victoria), Noarlunga (South Australia) and Strathpine (Queensland) using a specially designed phone app. MatchWorks is delivering the Australian Government’s Empowering YOUth initiative through the YOUth Community model over the next two years. Empowering YOUth supports new, innovative approaches to help long-term unemployed…
Coles has continued a relationship with MatchWorks for almost two years resulting in the employment of more than 12 job seekers across North Brisbane region Somerset. Coles Brookside, near Mitchelton Queensland, started a relationship with MatchWorks in November 2016 through a pre-employment program and recruited long-term unemployed job seeker Joshua. Coles Brookside team leader Frank…
MatchWorks will provide assistance to young people to overcome barriers to unemployment through a new Australian Government initiative. The Empowering YOUth Initiative seeks to empower young people who are disengaged from the workforce or school and who face complex issues that affect their future. MatchWorks will deliver the initiative through the Youth Community model across…