Worlds of Work (WOW) Program

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

Contact detailsContact details

Organisation: Foundation for Young Australians

Program: Worlds of Work (WOW)

Web: http://www.fya.org.au/initiatives/worlds-of-work/

Key Contact: Aidan McLaren

Email: aidan.mclaren@fya.org.au

Telephone: +61 3 9604 6222 +61 403 15 0087

Skype: Aidan F McLaren

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

Our mission is to empower young Australians to be successful learners and creative, active and valued citizens.  

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

THE NEED…THE NEED…

• Transition to work and/or further study is becoming more difficult for early school leavers

• Wellbeing of young people is linked to their study and work situation

• Evidence shows students crave more connection with the real world

• Many young people from disadvantaged backgrounds don’t have equal access to particular networks and connections

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

to make successful transitions into life beyond school…The Solution…The Solution…An intensive 5-day program that builds the skills and beliefs young people need to succeed in life and work and motivates them to remain in school.

Target…Target…Students in Year 10 (age 15-16) from areas of social disadvantage.

Outcome…Outcome…Young people making better transitions to further study and/or employment.

What does it take to succeed in life and work?

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

Key elements to the programKey elements to the program

• Personal Development workshops

• Employability skills workshops and challenges

• Workplace ‘working world’ sessions.

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

WOW National PartnersWOW National Partners

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

WOW has encouraged me to develop aspirations (set goals) for my future…

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

WOW has given me a better understanding of my personal strengths.

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

WOW has increased my awareness of different options for future work.

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

Since doing WOW, I feel better equipped to take up more/new opportunities.

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

WOW has led to more students completing school and continuing to work and/or further education…

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

How the program is fundedHow the program is funded

Major Expenses…

-Staff (Facilitators, Managers)-Venue/Workshop space hire-Coordination of Workplaces-School coordination-Evaluation and development-Marketing

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

Tools that have been developedTools that have been developed

•Program design

•5 day workshop series .

•Workplace engagement materials

•Administration and evaluation procedures

research, initiatives and partnerships to unleash the brilliance of young AustraliansAll content and material is the property and copyright of The Foundation for Young Australians 2011

www.fya.org.au

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