A new program designed to upskill and inspire senior school students looking to kickstart their career is set to roll out in Logan.
All three levels of government, Griffith University, TAFE Queensland, Thrive Logan, local high schools and homeschoolers will unite to provide “work readiness” activities for the community.
In addition to planning an employment pathway, participants will be taught to develop the critical thinking, communication and digital literacy skills to thrive in a “fast-paced job market”.
The activities will roll out over the next 18 months as part of the city’s Logan Education into Employment Project (LEEP).
They will be funded by a $95,000 state government grant.
Logan’s economic development chair, councillor Miriam Stemp said the project would support existing training and employment events like the Bridge to Business, which helps introduce job-ready school leavers to employers actively seeking staff.
“We know that supporting and increasing youth employment in our city is about working together and creating connections,” Cr Stemp said.
“Council is a very proud contributor to the LEERT, which draws on the expertise of government and our local education sector to help local students navigate their way through employment barriers.
“As career opportunities continue to evolve, we’re excited to see where new employment programs can take young people.”