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Career Connect

Connecting young people aged 15 - 21 with education, training and employment. 

Young people thinking about careers are looking for different things. Whether that’s education, training, or employment, we offer support to help you on your way.

Although you may not know what you want to do, there are plenty of opportunities out there. It can be hard to find them, which is why we’re here to help find ways to connect you with resources and opportunities. This way, we can find the path that’s right for you.

You might be a hands-on person looking for a chance to dig in and learn what it takes through work experience.

Perhaps you don’t know where to start when it comes to building your resume.

Maybe you’re not sure what to look for in a job search.

Discover how Mid Coast Connect can help.

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Mid Coast Connect Assisting in further education and training for young people and parents and employers

Career Connect Program

The Career Connect program is a career planning and work readiness program for young people, helping young people looking for training or work. The program focuses on providing individual case management, support, and group activities through the Get Back in the Game Initiative funded by the NSW Department of Education. 

Mid Coast Connect Assisting in further education and training for young people and parents and employers

The program supports young people by offering education, training, and employment assistance including:

  • Career assessments: Find out about your strengths and potential careers
  • Transition plans: Identify pathways and develop a plan to successfully transition into a career
  • Individual mentoring: Work with a mentor, one-on-one, to get advice and support with your career journey
  • Access and opportunity: Discover resources, activities and programs, and get access to training and education specific to your pathway
  • Job search support: Learn where and how to look for the right jobs for you as well as help with applications, cover letters, resumes and interviews
  • Experience support: Find out how to gain the necessary experience and skills for specific careers, including apprenticeships and traineeships
  • Work Wallet: Get what you need to enter training or work - ID, tax file number, myGov account, USI and more
  • Practical support: Get help with your driver’s licence, work wear and PPE
  • Referrals: Find support and referrals to other support agencies to fit your needs.

The Career Connect Program is available to any young person seeking work or further study who is:

  • 15-21 years of age.
  • Not participating in any other Commonwealth or NSW program which supports youth transition to work or study
AND
  • A resident within our service area (Nambucca Heads to Bulahdelah)
  • Not currently working or working less than 8 hours a week
  • Not enrolled in study/training/disengaged from school
OR
  • Enrolled in and Educational Pathways Program (EPP) participating school
Career Connect Referral Form

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Work Placement & Work Experience

Work Placement & Work Experience

Workplace learning opportunities present young people with the chance to gain the first-hand experience in the workplace that will prepare them for future employment. Mid Coast Connect sources placements from our supportive host employers and works to match young people with opportunities to build skills and get started on their career pathway.

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Programs & Activities

Programs & Activities

Our free career and work readiness workshops are available to help you gain the skills and resources to obtain employment, such as resume writing and interview skills. We also host career markets and events, so you can discover a wide range of options and pathways for you that you may have never considered before.  

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If you're unsure of what step to take next, get in touch with us to explore your options

Free advice, no pressure, no obligations. 

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Workplace Readiness Quiz


That's great, we can provide several resources to help you in your search.

There are many options available to you if you choose to leave school. We can help guide and connect you with what you need to make the transition.

Now that you've left school, it's time to get ready to enter the workplace. Whether you have an idea of what you'd like to do, or you're not sure, we can direct you to the right resources and prepare you for the next step.


Great to know, this will help us connect you with the right job

Great to know, this will help us connect you with the right job



That's great, we can talk about how that went and what the next steps are

Not a problem, there are a few things we can do to help you prepare for a job application


Good to know, we can review your resume and give you some extra helpful tips

That's fine, we have workshops to help you write a great resume.


That's awesome

Very normal, we all get nervous. We can help make sure you're going in to your next interview prepared and feeling good.

That's okay, it's normal to feel nervous. Preparing for a job interview doesn't have to be scary. We can give you some tips on how to feel more confident.

I'm ready to take the next steps...
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  • PO Box 1064, PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444
  • 02 6583 5910
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