Skilling Queenslanders for Work

PCYC Queensland’s support of the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative has helped 180 young people secure ongoing employment, take on further study or re-engage with school. SQW is delivered through the Community Foundation Skills, Community Work Skills, Get Set for Work, and Ready for Work programs across 14 locations.

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Jye’s Story

Jye joined the SQW program, keen to gain work in the Mount Isa Mines.

Jye showed great determination and worked to complete the long list of requirements needed to work underground including a number of strenuous inductions and physical checks. His employer says his wide smile and eager attitude helped him greatly and he’s now one of the work family. The SQW team worked to gain support for Jye through other agencies who could provide funding to book and pay for the inductions needed.

Jye has now successfully gained employment with a mining contractor which is giving him income and the experience needed to take the next step towards his goals. To take the next step Jye will need to gain his driving licence and is now able to support himself with paid lessons and support from the BTC program to gain his 100 hours.

Living alone with his mother gaining employment has greatly helped to support family life and widened Jye’s support network, he was moved to see his new employer attend his program graduation saying “you’re a part of our family now”.