Get started, get support, get that job!
Not everybody goes straight from school to the workplace in the same way, but Transition to Work can help find a way that’s right for you.
Transition to Work can help, if:
- You’re aged 15-24
- You’ve left school and not had a job or been in training/education for more than six weeks
- You’re ready to get a job, a traineeship or an apprenticeship
- You’d like personal, flexible and non-judgmental support to take the next steps
- You are located in NSW Mid-North Coast, Gold Coast, or Darwin regions
Everyone's journey is different, and we're here to support yours in a way that works for you. We offer:
1:1 Coaching
One-on-one coaching with a youth employment specialist
Job pathways
Help finding jobs, apprenticeships or traineeships in your local area
Connected support
Connection to mental health, housing or other services
Ongoing guidance
Ongoing support for up to 26 weeks after you start a job
Start with Transition to Work today
Complete the form below and a Transition to Work Team Leader will contact you to discuss the support and pathways available.
There’s no cost to enquire or to take part in Transition to Work. We offer support in the NSW Mid-North Coast, Gold Coast, or Darwin regions.
Prefer to talk now? Call 1800 796 757 and our team will help you get started.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
There’s no ‘set’ program, it provides a flexible range of support, dependent on where you’re at and what you need. Go at your own pace.
No problem, Transition to Work has helped people like you get into work, or take the next steps to get a qualification or training.
No, you get a youth employment specialist who can meet you in person at a café or park, or over the phone. There may also be opportunities to connect with other young people in the Transition to Work program.
Transition to Work support typically runs for up to 18 months, and can be extended if you need more help to get work ready. During this time, we’ll help you build confidence, gain skills, work toward qualifications, and apply for jobs.
Once you start work, we’ll continue supporting you for up to 26 weeks to help you settle in and succeed.
There are a range of things we might be able to help you with directly or by connecting you to other services. Housing, mental health support, alcohol and drug abuse, are just some of the other services we can connect you to.
No, the Transition to Work program is free.
