Welcome to YouthNowthNow
We are a dynamic not-for-profit organization assisting our community now.
So far in 2011, we have directly assisted:
1077 Young People |
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supported:
46 families |
And signed up:
709 Businesses |
to support young people.
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Taz prepares for work Taz, a year 12 student at Copperfield College, is developing employability skills through working one day per week at the YouthNow office. Taz is a valued member of the YouthNow team and assists with data entry, office mailouts and general office duties. |
Mayoral Award for Melkie! Melkie Kiflu, our regional winner in the Western Region Education and Industry Awards, has won the Wyndham City Mayoral Youth Award for Community Services. Newspaper articles about his success, has led to an automotive apprenticeship with a local Business. Read his story from the Leader... Read thank you letter from Wyndham Community & Education Centre |
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You Tube video:
YouthNow's Samantha Vella speaks at the
Launch of the Shire of Melton Community Learning Plan,
Apprentice of the YearMelton Business AwardsIn year ten Samantha Vella wanted to leave school as soon as possible, she was sixteen and was "over" school. However, after undertaking work experience with YouthNow her whole perception of education changed. Samantha put in the hard yards, completed her Australian School based Apprenticeship with YouthNow and successfully graduated from year 12 in 2010. .....read more |
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Workplace Learning Coordinators Program
The Workplace Learning Coordinators Program seeks to improve access to quality work placement opportunities for young people aged 15-19. The program will also ensure targeted opportunities for Koorie youth.
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) has identified YouthNow as the organisation to best deliver the program in Melbourne’s Western Metropolitan region.
Western Metropolitan Region Education and Industry awardsThe highly polished sounds of Werribee Secondary College greeted winners and guests to the 11th Western Region Industry & Education Awards. Click photo of the Outstanding Student for 2010 to read more. Nominations for the 2011 awards will open soon. |
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The YouthNow Employer Champion Awards recognise employers who have provided Workplace Learning opportunities for students in the West. Award presentations were made on the 6th of December at Roslyn Court, Essendon. Click on picture to find out more. |
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