On-the-job Training a Key Component to Kayla’s Success

Kayla Reidy is one of the many success stories coming out of the Youth Employment Training Initiative (YETI). Kayla is currently employed as a full-time administrative trainee in the Small Business Victoria team, part of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) – State Government of Victoria. Having successfully completed her Certificate… Continue Reading

YETI: Getting More Indigenous Australian Women into the Workforce

In Australia, men still greatly outnumber women when it comes to obtaining full time employment, national statistics show. In fact, the labour force participation rate of people aged 20-74 years was 65.1% for women and 78.3% for men during 2014-15, according to ABS data, revealing that when it comes to the workforce, women still lag… Continue Reading

Some of the Best Jobs Don’t Require a University Degree.

Companies often struggle to find employees with the right skills. Even though unemployment is high and you may be struggling to get an interview, the good news is that there are still opportunities for a rewarding and well-paid career. These opportunities can’t be found inside a traditional classroom, but rather in the educational options that… Continue Reading