Education Pathways for Youth in the Northern Region of Melbourne

Epping SC

Hermann Ritzinger

Work and Vocational Education Coordinator

9401 2599

Available to students at the completion of Year 10.

Students considered to be at risk of not succeeding in Year 11 are counselled into the program. The counselling process involves parents.

Pathways into:

• Mainstream VCE.
• Pre- vocational training programs.
• Employment

Incorporates a range of modified VCE studies as well as some TAFE modules.

VCE studies include:

English, Technology Design & Development- Wood, Materials & Technology- Metal and Graphic Communication.

Students complete an "in house" Maths program.

Epping SC/

Kangan Batman TAFE

Hermann Ritzinger 9401 2599

Jenny Molan 9353 1870

Year 9/10 students experiencing difficulties in the traditional school system and have a high interest in the automotive industry.

Program length 1 year.

Term 1- Full time at Epping SC, Terms 2,3 & 4 - 1 day per week attendance at Kangan Batman.

Based on the formation of collaborative and cooperative partnership between Epping SC and Kangan Batman TAFE.

Proposed pilot between the two providers for introduction in 1999, however aims to:

• Maximise opportunities for students at risk of not having their educational needs met in a positive way.
• Improve self confidence, literacy and numeracy skills and personal capabilities.

Lalor North SC

Michael Naismith

9401 3888

Program assists students to gain work-related skills for future employment options and Year 11 VCE subjects.

Program designed so that students can see the relevance of their school subjects to the workplace, reinforcing the value of each.

Modified selection of Year 11 VCE subject subjects.

Provides the opportunity for students to:

Gain workplace awareness and skills.

See how school studies relate to the workplace.

Experience "hands on learning" as part of their VCE studies.

Enhance their employability.

Build personal confidence.

Program offered to primary and secondary students aged between 7 - 18 years.

Ratios of 4 students to 1 tutor with individual computer access.

PRACE

(Preston/Reservoir Adult Community Education)

Libby Barker

15 - 24 years, including early school leavers.

Program provides pathways into:

• TAFE sector.
• Further vocational training.
• Employment.

Modules include:

• Introduction to retailing.
• Communication in the retail environment.
• Numeracy for retailing.
• Work Experience (optional).

Certificate II in Retail Operations.

Year 10 students considered being at risk of not completing either Year 10 or VCE.

Program consists of 2 main components:

1. Modified Year 10 program

to include English, Business

Maths and Industry &

Enterprise Studies Units

1&2.

2. Work placement- 1 day

New program being developed in 1998 for implementation as a pilot in 1999.

The program aims to:

• Maximise opportunities for students at risk of having their educational needs met in a positive way.
• Improve self-confidence and capability.

Access Department

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.

Libby Hughes

Head of Department

Judy Sloane

Program Coordinator

Building W, Jessie St

9269 8380

Fax: 9269 8388

Cnr Cooper St & Dalton Rd

9269 8380

Fax: 9269 8388

Program is primarily for adults who left school in their lower or secondary school years and want to further develop reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Program provides experience and competence in the wide range of literacies needed for:

• Participation in the workplace.
• Access to further study and training.
• Independent self-expression and critical thinking. Students negotiate their programs.

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.

Eileen Sheridan

Head of Department

Jean Mitchell

Program Coordinator

Language Studies Department,

Building T,

65 Cramer St

9269 8302

Fax: 9260 8315

Meena Habib - Admin.

Nelena Lau

Program Coordinator

Language Studies Department 9269 1721

Fax: 9269 1604

Mary Del Signore - Admin.

16-27 year old young migrants who have not completed secondary schooling and/or seek an alternative to VCE.

20 hrs per week for 20 weeks.

Program provides the skills necessary to access further training and/or employment.

English- Beginners to Intermediate English (ASLRP: 0-2).

• Maths
• Computers
• Work experience
• Vocational Electives eg. Tourism, Computers, Commercial Cookery, Health & Fitness activities, Science, Building & Construction.
• Assistance with study skills and independent learning
• Educational/Vocational/ Lifestyle
• Assistance with practical matters eg. Centrelink, Youth Allowance, health issues and job search.

• Small learning groups.
• Vocational elective opportunities.
• Computer laboratories, state of the art equipment.
• Work experience opportunities.

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.

Office Administration Department

(depending on demand)

9269 1481 or 9269 1016

10 weeks full-time (6 weeks off-the-job training and 4 weeks on-the-job training)

Part-time enrolments will be considered

Target :
Early school leavers with appropriate literacy levels

People returning to the workforce

This course is designed to enable students to gain the confidence, basic skills and knowledge to move to the workforce or further study.

Does not articulate into further study but does prepare the student for further study.

Year 10 Students identified as having special learning needs.

Team consists of the project officer and integration teachers.

Program prepares students for the world of work and

assists students to gain entry into pre-apprenticeship studies.

Students are withdrawn from formal classes one morning per week and undertake school-based activities investigating the following:

• Work awareness
• Job searching skills
• Life skills
• Developing vocational choices
• Problem solving
• Self esteem
• Enterprise
• Field trips to local industries, businesses and TAFE.

Work placements one day per week for 10 weeks.

PRACE

Libby Barker

9462 6077

Young women between the ages of 15 -24, including early school leavers.

10 students, 15 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Program provides pathways into:

• Mainstream secondary studies.
• Pre-vocational training programs.
• Employment.

• Creative writing.
• Script writing.
• Creating a storyboard.
• Filming and editing own short film.

9465 0844

Program provides students with the opportunity to look at courses offered by TAFE.

Program provides pathways into employment, Further Education and a recommitment to secondary studies for others.

4 days per week of studies based at the secondary college.

9465 0844

Year 11 students.

Program is available to all students considering studies other than mainstream VCE.

Program established links with employers.

Provides the opportunity for students to experience work in a chosen field.

Participation in the program often leads into a re-commitment to study or work.

Thomastown SC

Julie Baillie

Student Welfare Coordinator

Program available to all students.

A small number of staff have completed ëPeer Counselling Trainingí with 25 selected students.

Program operates throughout the year/as required.

Enhances the established Home Group Pastoral Care Program.

A selected (by nomination and interview process) group of students are trained as Peer Counsellors.

These students have a high profile in the school and can be approached by other students.

Teacher support is always available.

Raising self-esteem of students is the main aim of this and the Home Group programs.

Annexed to Fawkner SC

Julie King

9359 4706

Students in Years 4-8 experiencing educational, social, emotional and behavioural problems and are at risk of leaving school early, with a cut off age of 14 years.

Students are referred through their regular base school and by a DoE Guidance Officer.

Students attend the ACS 4 days per week and on Wed. attend their regular base school.

An individual program focusing on the development of literacy, numeracy and social skills, anger management, conflict resolution, building self esteem and personal development, is developed for each student

Funded by schools in the Woodland Cluster but schools outside of the cluster are welcome to refer students.

Box Forest SC

Annette Whiter

9304 0400

Pathways into:

• Pre- vocational training programs.
• Employment.

• Ongoing weekly work placement (1 day/week)
• Study at school:

An intensive literacy and numeracy program for secondary school students experiencing learning difficulties.

Students are normally referred by their base school. A placement committee meets to discuss whether a student meets selection criteria.

Learning NorthWest Inc.

Daniela Ibrido

9300 2644

10 participants, 20 hours per week (on going).

Early school leavers.

Program provides pathways into:

• Mainstream secondary education.
• Pre-vocational and training programs.
• Employment

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Media Studies
• Computers and the Internet
• Road rules- L & P plates.
• Personal Development.
• Building work related skills.

This program is accredited in the General Certificate in Education for Adults (GCEA)

Student outcomes:

• NOS Modules
• Employment.
• Enrolment in other ACE programs.
• First positive learning experience for many participants.
• Return to mainstream education.

Kangan Batman TAFE

Jenny Molan

9353 1870

15-19 year old youth that have left secondary education and want to do a pre-apprentice course in automotive but lack the required literacy and numeracy skills and maturity to cope with a competency-based course.

Program provides a pathway into mainstream vocational training or employment through the delivery of an automotive focused program which makes use of the students' natural interest in cars and driving and combines an introduction to a range of automotive trades with literacy, numeracy and goal setting.

Program provides a variety of delivery settings including the automotive workshop to enable participants to experience:

• Literacy and numeracy skills in action.
• Modelling on apprentices and pre-apprentices.
• Automotive workshop culture.
• An adult and purposeful learning environment.

Over a 3 year period (1994-97) :

• 58% of participants have gone on to further study.
• 23% have gained employment.

Goodwill Industries of Victoria - Brite Skills Education and Training Unit - Broadmeadows

Margery Mitchell

Goodwill Industries of Victoria - Brite Skills Education and Training Unit - Broadmeadows

Margery Mitchell

9309 5111

Program is designed to meet the needs of job seekers with disabilities that wish to access employment or further training.

• Induction
• Personal Development
• Introduction to study
• Work preparation
• OH&S
• Workplace communication and workplace numeracy
• Practical placement

On completion of the program, participants are referred to an employment agency or further education and training.

Goodwill Industries of Victoria - Brite Skills Education and Training Unit - Broadmeadows

Margery Mitchell

9309 5111

Two programs (Kitchen Skills and Functional Academics) provide an opportunity for people with disabilities to develop practical knowledge, skills, behaviours and processes that enable them to make choices to enhance their personal, educational and vocational pathways.

Develops skills in the kitchen - meal planning, shopping and food preparation to further self-esteem and independence.

Practical knowledge and skills are taught enabling people with disabilities to make decisions and solve problems in living and working situations.

Moreland Adult Education Association at Coburg Library.

Eleanor Morgan

9355 7344

Youth NESB.

Course ALBE teacher.

Levels 1 to 2 Certificate in General Education for Adults (CGEA).

One Semester.

• Males 15-20 years.
• Evenings 2 hrs/week.
• Levels 1 to 2 CGEA.
• Unemployed or underemployed NESB.
• Attendance, completion of course.
• Continuing pathway.

Moreland Adult Education Association at Coburg Library.

Eleanor Morgan

9355 7344

Potential local unemployed Youth/Early School leavers.

Program length 10 sessions x 2 hrs (negotiable hours and duration).

• Resume writing
• Newspaper advertisements
• Interview skills
• Job net-search
• Job application letters
• Cold canvassing

Maximum group size: 10 students.

Cost: $6.00 per tudent contact hour for a group of 10 students.

9462 5166

17 - 22 years old unemployed, frustrated youth.

The 8-week program provides individual and group support to young people through the use of a wide range of activities and excursions with youth leaders.

Program aims to:

• Encourage participants to pursue further training and employment.
• Enhance participants self esteem.
• Improve inter-personal skills.
• Provide an environment, which fosters positive peer relationships and social behaviour.

• Art workshops
• Resume writing
• Rock climbing
• Sailing/Fishing
• Personal skills
• Career goals
• Job placement

Brunswick English Language Centre

Anne Giddens

Project Worker

9387 8493

3 project officers service 3 different regions: Northern, Western and South Eastern.

Northern: Brunswick, Collingwood, Flemington and Broadmeadows English Language Centres (ELC).

Participants joining the ELC's, are referred/self referred, join via ethnic communities- Ethnic Youth Issues Network.

Target group: 15-19 years

- refugee/Humanitarian

Individual career counselling

Community development focus.

For young people over 18.

Counselling, placement and post-placement assistance in appropriate educational settings.

Assistance in the transition from AMES/ELC English classes to further education and training.

Various negotiated pathways depending on need eg health/mental health (war trauma), families/ age problems, and advocacy in mainstream services.

Casework with individuals informs the community development component.

Brunswick SC

Michael Bartley

9387 5755

Brunswick SC

Michael Bartley

9387 5755

Brunswick SC

Michael Bartley

9387 5755

Queens Pde, North Fitzroy

Vihra Migios

9489 0611

The Island provides places for up to 48 young people at a time.

Enquiries usually come from:

• Young people with an interest in developing their manual skills.
• Schools - Student Welfare Coordinators, Careers Teachers, Assistant Principals etc.
• Outside agencies such as Health and Community Services, Private and Government youth agencies.
• Parents and guardians.

Central theme of the program is the development of social skills and the confidence to participate in education and training.

Students seek to achieve the following outcomes:

• TAFE programs.
• Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
• Work with further training.
• Return to mainstream schooling.

Workshops are provided in:

• Adolescent Health and Nutrition
• Art and Design studio
• Automotive
• Building and Construction
• Carpentry and woodwork
• Catering and Cooking
• Computer Graphics and IT
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Music
• OH&S
• Outdoor Education
• Physical Education and Sport
• Camps (2 per annum)

• Program acknowledges that some people achieve success through practical and manual approaches to learning.
• Literacy and Numeracy is integrated into all programs and is also provided in small group sessions.
• Programs are developed around the individual hopes and aspirations of the participants.
• Participants are supported to gain the skills, knowledge, and attitudes, values and behaviours that are integral to living and working.

Program uses the facilities of St Helena SC.

Diamond Creek Living & Learning Centre

Melody Daly

16 week course (32 hrs in total)

Program offered with Nillumbik Adult Education and uses the facilities of St Helena SC.

Program provides pathways into:

• Road rules - L&P plates.
• Driver Education.
• Basic Automotive Studies.

8 week courses (16 hrs in total)

Programs will be offered in partnership with the Shire of Nillumbik Youth Services Dept.

Programs developed to provide an entry point into lifelong education and skills development.

Curriculum aims to assist individuals in the development of self-esteem and improvement of social skills.

Topics covered include:

• Conflict resolution
• Mediation
• Relaxation
• Meditation
• Aromatherapy
• Massage
• Self-esteem

Positive learning experience.

Provide safe, comfortable and supportive environment where young women can enhance their confidence and personal development.

Program is primarily for people who left school early or had an interrupted education and want to further develop reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Length and level is dependent upon the needs of the student.

Students negotiate their learning pathways with Neighbourhood Centre staff.

• Reading and Writing Level 1. Reading and Writing Level 2.
• Writing for work and further study.
• Maths.
• Reading and writing with computers.

This class is for people who are doing VCE and need additional assistance with their homework. Students have access to computers and are assisted by qualified tutors.

Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 4.15 pm and 6.15pm

Nillumbik Adult Education

Carol Scholes

9439 3200

16-25 year old adults.

Unemployed that are interested in a media introductory course 2 days per week.

• Radio experiences
• Newspaper experiences
• Script writing
• Documentary preparation
• Advertising techniques

Preparation of a radio segment

Olympic Adult Education

Sally Thompson/

Rachael Wilson

9458 2711

Mark Hobbs

9467 7152

Year 9/10 students experiencing difficulties in the traditional school system.

Literacy teacher-

Olympic Adult Education,

Music Teacher- Jets Studios.

1 day per week for 18 weeks.

Program offered in conjunction with a student's current secondary school program.

Access to rehearsal and recording facilities registered as a provider of AUSMUSIC curriculum.

Modules included in the 1998 course included:

• Health & safety.
• Setting up and operating a vocal PA system.
• Making a demo tape.

Program provides:

• Components of the Certificate of General Adult Education, Level II.
• A certificate listing the modules from the Music Industry Skills Certificate II course, that have been successfully completed.

Reservoir District SC

Marg Ampfea

9470 3555

Reservoir District SC

Marg Ampfea

9470 3555

Connect Program

Postal Address: PO Bag 63, Abbotsford. 3067.

Location: Cnr Cromwell St., and McCutcheon Way, Collingwood.

Very close to Collingwood Railway station on the Epping line and Hurstbridge line.

One block from Smith St with Bundoora line tram and buses on Johnson St from Kew, Balwyn in the East and Port Melbourne to the south.

Telephone: 1800 261 816

Students aged 15 to 17 years

• Returning to school or at risk of leaving school because of an unsuitable program in current school.
• Minimum reading age of not less than 9 years and basic numeracy skills.
• The range of levels and ESL needs able to be catered for will depend on numbers and needs of students.
• Committed to a continuing education toward work or TAFE or VCE after an intensive program.
• Length of program would be of 1 semester (20 weeks) or 2 semesters (40 weeks) depending on needs of students.
• Program Team will include a specially selected group of staff with expertise in Literacy, Numeracy, Information Technology and work place preparation.
• Close supervision, pastoral care and a caring environment will be a high priority.

• On 3 days a week students will spend 2 hours at Collingwood TAFE on Pre VET courses such as automotive, recreational, hospitality.
• Students will attend Collingwood College in the afternoons from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

• Full-time placement in a mainstream school course
• Full-time placement in a VCE course
• Full-time placement in a TAFE course
• Full-time placement in a New Apprenticeship course.

• Intro to VET at TAFE
• Communication skills
• Preparing for Work
• Industry & Enterprise Studies
• Applied Maths
• Graphic Communications
• Computer Skills
• Elective VCE units.

• Students age 15 to 17 years of age.
• Minimum reading age of not less than 9 years and basic numeracy skills.
• Committed to a continuing education toward work or TAFE or VCE after an intensive program.

Traineeships located in various parts of metro. Melbourne.

The program is specifically designed to assist disadvantaged young people (16-20 yrs) with securing meaningful employment.

Program combines the successful traineeship scheme with a specialised pre-employment training package aimed at equipping each trainee with confident interpersonal skills and skills needed in industry.

Program funded and supported by DOXA Youth Foundation.