Businesses from different industries volunteer as Host Employers. They dedicate their time and skills to helping young people gain hands on experience in the field they are studying towards. We can not commend these businesses enough for the valuable contribution that they give to so many students.

Our main aim at YouthWorX NT is to match each student with a suitable Host Employer to ensure that they can achieve their training outcomes in a healthy, friendly and safe environment.

Turn each Workplacement into an opportunity

Workplacements are usually 5 to 10 days Student with parental support perform better on Workplacement Students are covered by NT Government for Insurance Students must be between 15-19 years old Students are usually in Year 10, 11 or 12 Workplacement can be used to claim credit towards NT Certificate of Education Students can spend up to 240 hours on Workplacement throughout the year Students must be assessed as “Work Ready” by their VET Trainer before they can go on Workplacement. Students are not paid for Workplacement Students are treated as all other employees

As we point out to Students, there are many hidden opportunities in Workplacements, don’t let them slip by.

Your child will…

• Experience an industry first hand, it may not be exactly what they imagined it to be – or it could be better!
• Meet and make a good impression on people who do the “hiring & firing” where they may want to apply for a job in the not to distant future.
• Develop “Employability” skills, punctuality, communication and teamwork & work ethic.
• Build their confidence and communication skills through learning in an adult environment.
• Be better prepared to seek employment.
• Expand their awareness of career options.
• Gain credits into traineeships, apprenticeships or higher VET Certificate courses.
• Test career choices prior to leaving school.
• Put themselves out there – many students are offered part time or full time work by their Workplacement Host Employer, or go on to do Traineeships or Apprenticeships with them. They have to meet first

Preparation for Workplacement

Helping and supporting your child throughout their Workplacement will help them get the most out of it.

How Workplacements Work

The nuts and bolts....

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