Meaningful Employment Opportunities
At WorkVentures, we are passionate about igniting the potential in young Australians. Our Youth Employment Solutions team work hard to ensure no young person is left behind.
During our traineeship program, trainees complete a practical qualification while working full-time in paid employment and gaining real-world work experience. We also provide work placement opportunities for high school students and offer cyber career pathway programs.
Our mission is to reduce youth unemployment by empowering young people with meaningful skills and jobs.
Youth Unemployment in Australia
Youth unemployment in Australia is twice that of the rest of the population. As a society, it is important that we tackle the crucial issue of how to reduce unemployment across the country.
The main reasons young people struggle to find employment include:
- Lack of professional opportunities without a university degree.
- Inability to obtain qualifications specifically for the work they are doing.
- No clear pathway to the career of their dreams.
Our Solution: Combating Youth Unemployment
No matter what industry you are in, hiring a trainee is a great option for recruiting junior staff to fulfil your entry-level business requirements and support a young person in achieving a meaningful career.
We source trainees and place them with your organisation. Together we provide a foundational career pathway that suits the trainee and your business. Trainees are a cost-effective staffing solution. They provide:
- New ideas and a fresh perspective for your business.
- Inspiring mentorship opportunities for your existing staff.
- The ability to show your clients that you are making a valuable contribution to the community.
Our Social Impact
Since 2008, our traineeship program has focused on inclusion and serving all young Australians. This includes:
Young people assisted
Traineeship completion rate
Work placement students supported
WorkVentures has partnered with Uniting since 2017 on First Nations traineeship programs and diversity programs.
WorkVentures’ Youth Employment Solutions team work with Uniting to help people develop their careers and gain practical skills while working toward a qualification.
As a result, our trainees have found meaningful jobs and been recognised as finalists and winners at the annual NSW Training Awards.
Check out this video to hear from the trainees on how this program has impacted their lives!
Frequently Asked Questions
WorkVentures is a not-for-profit social enterprise. WorkVentures is also an accredited Group Training Organisation (GTO). Our organisation focuses on maximising support for young people and helping other organisations do the same.
A traineeship is an entry-level position providing both paid work experience and a relevant qualification to the trainee.
Young people are more likely to find sustained, long-term employment if they have one year of paid work experience related to their field of study. In a traineeship, they are offered both a qualification and experience simultaneously.
WorkVentures offers a tried and tested support model that means you are 40% more likely to complete your traineeship than the national average.
Traineeships are a cost-effective way to fill an entry-level position. They help build talent for the future of the business. WorkVentures makes it easy for host employers to help young people find employment.
WorkVentures offers full support to host employers, making the process as seamless as possible.
Our trainees are employed in a range of roles. These include office administration, legal support, customer service, IT support and helpdesk, HR, community services, and financial services support. If you have an entry-level position you are looking to fill, please reach out, and we will be able to advise if we are able to assist.
Our host employers include small, privately owned businesses through to large multinational organisations from a variety of industries. We also have host employers that are not-for-profit organisations. A trainee is suitable for any type of business.
Traineeships are typically 12-24 months, depending on the qualification. IT traineeships typically last 24 months, others are generally between 12-18 months.
While there is no obligation for ongoing employment, we find that many employers do keep on their trainees for further employment.
On average, 88% of trainees are offered ongoing employment with their host employer.
WorkVentures works with the host employer on a managed exit plan and provides individual support to the trainee for the next stage of their career and education.
The trainee will complete a Certificate III or IV in one of a number of disciplines during their traineeship. The right course is selected to match the role that is offered.
WorkVentures’ service includes coordinating the traineeship coursework, submission, and completion. We work with Australian Government agencies and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to ensure qualification requirements are met. RTOs deliver nationally recognised training in the VET sector.
RTOs provide the relevant coursework. WorkVentures manages these requirements with the RTO and the trainee.
No, coursework is completed online. Host employers are required to allow trainees three hours per week to complete their coursework. Host employers must provide an appropriate space for the studies to be completed.
No, the assessment is competency-based. In order to pass each unit, the trainee must be able to demonstrate that they have developed relevant skills and knowledge.
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What Our Partners and Trainees Say about us
My end goal was to transform into a mature, independent, and skilled worker – and I did that. I could not possibly thank you guys enough for assisting and providing the amazing opportunities I have had.
WorkVentures has changed my life for the better. Not just for myself, but for my daughter too!
Working here as part of the traineeship program helped me prepare for a new phase in my career in the corporate world. Take initiative, strive to move forward, and opportunities will come your way. Knowledge is truly the key to success!
I joined the traineeship for a change of career and to challenge myself. I have learnt very important skills and have improved my communication skills which has set me up for the rest of my career.
The experience you get from a traineeship is the best thing. You supported me throughout the entire traineeship, because at the end of the day everyone wants to see you succeed.
A traineeship allowed me to enter the business industry while studying and working at the same time. I couldn’t thank the team enough for this wonderful journey so far.
I am excited to imagine the problems that technology will continue to solve as I build a career. I am excited because I will have the opportunity through this traineeship pathway to influence and help build what tomorrow looks like.
I was looking to explore my career choices; my traineeship helped me gain more experience in the workforce, and it opened doors and increased opportunities for me.
This traineeship is the best thing I could’ve done and has helped me become more educated in the working world. Thank you to WorkVentures and Global-Mark for supporting me throughout my journey.
I appreciate WorkVentures performing the initial interviews and referring only suitable candidates. We have been happy with many of our trainees and have employed them at the completion of their traineeship.
WorkVentures vets the applicants very well and we receive high quality candidates. We always recommend WorkVentures to anyone considering hiring a trainee.
The WorkVentures team are flexible, professional and have saved us time and money. We appreciate the high quality of candidates and how seamless the recruiting process was.
WorkVentures provides high-quality support to Uniting and trainees. They have a flexible traineeship program for businesses, with a dedicated staff member for easy management. They are a supportive and collaborative community partner and have established a high standard of engagement.
Our Partners
