Young People


As teens and young adults begin transitioning out of school and preparing for the workforce, many school leavers lack the resources and support to find their next step in life. If you’re searching for resources to improve your career and life pathway, Mid Coast Connect can help. 

We offer workshops to help develop skills for the workplace, like building a resume or preparing for an interview. We connect you with opportunities for work placement to develop hands-on experience with industry professionals. We provide resources for finding jobs or apprenticeships to give you some direction.

Youth Career Workshops

Our free workshops offer you with the resources and skills to better your chances at standing out to potential employers.

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Work Placement

Our work placement opportunities are a great way to gain practical job and career skills through hands-on experience in the workplace.

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School Leaver Support

Students leaving school are looking for different things. Whether that’s education, training, or employment, we offer support to help you transition.

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Resources 

Our additional resources include finding job contacts, career advice, local partnerships, training opportunities, work programs, educational funding, and more.

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

Find the Right Support For You

Leaving school is a huge step toward becoming an adult. Teens and young adults who have decided that university is not the right step for them have a particularly hard time finding direction. This is where Mid Coast Connect comes in. 

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’ve worked hard to find convenient ways to connect you with the resources and opportunities. This way, we can find the path that’s right for you. 

You might be a hands-on individual 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. 

Youth Career Workshops

Our free career and work readiness workshops are the perfect way to give you an edge on the competition and find out how to increase your chances of finding the ideal job for you and getting hired. Find out what you need to know about putting your best foot forward. 

Our workshops help you learn how to: 

  • Build a resume that highlights your skills and helps you stand out 
  • Prepare for an interview and impress a potential employer 
  • Market yourself as a hireable and desirable employee 
  • Present your skills and personality in a way that demonstrate you’re perfect for the job
  • Find career opportunities that are right for you
Mid Coast Connect Assisting in further education and training for young people and parents and employers
Mid Coast Connect Assisting in further education and training for young people and parents and employers

Work Placement – What is it?

Practical skills for vocational careers aren’t typically taught in the classroom. This is where work placement comes in. Seniors and TAFE students can participate in work placement programs to develop specific career skills.

Those studying Vocational and Educational Training (VET) programs can gain hands-on experience to learn key practical skills for trade and vocational careers. The courses typically include a structured, 2-year work placement with a minimum of 70 hours.

School Leaver Support Program

The School Leaver Support Program at Mid Coast Connect aims to help students who have left school but haven’t started work. The program focuses on providing individual case management, support, and group activities through the Regional VET Pathways Initiative. 

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Funded by the NSW Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development, the program supports leavers by offering support for education, training, and employment. Including: 

  • Career assessments: Find out about your potential career pathways
  • Transition plans: Develop a plan to successfully transition from school to career
  • Individual mentoring: Work with a mentor, one-on-one, to get advice and support with your transition
  • Job search support: Learn where and how to look for the right jobs for you
  • Access and opportunity: Discover resources, programs, and access to training and education specific to your pathway 
  • Experience support: Find out about how to gain the necessary experience and skills for specific careers, including traineeships, apprenticeships, and work experience 
  • Referrals: Find support and referrals to other support agencies to fit your needs.

Candidates for the School Leaver Support Program must be: 

  • 15-19 years old 
  • Residents of the mid-north coast region (Nambucca to Great Lakes) 
  • Not currently enrolled in school, post-school education, training or employment
  • Not currently participating in any Commonwealth program supporting youth transitions into employment. 
Mid Coast Connect has even more resources to offer school leavers who are looking for employment opportunities and experience. 

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