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MARISSA AND MATAI TRYING CONSTRUCTION SIMULATORS

Did you know that every time you go anywhere by road, rail, plane or boat, you use infrastructure built by the civil construction industry?

Youth Options Youth Space Students visited @CivilTrainSA this week to learn about the industry and opportunities available to them. After hearing from Amy and spending some time on the Simulators, Students are now exploring their career options post school!

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COULD YOU CHANGE A TYRE?
Mary is participating in our Introduction to Automotive program as part of her FLO school studies.

The program is not about jobs in the industry but the the skills and knowledge which are important as a car driver and car owner.

The program looks at understanding the different systems of a car, what servicing includes, how to maintain a car and importantly understanding safety.

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COME WORK FOR US (SUPPORTERS PLEASE SHARE)

Youth Options is currently seeking a casual woodwork and/or metal work workshop mentor (also with a Cert IV equivalent in Youth / Disability etc) to work with new NDIS young clients (aged 14-25) at our Sturt street, Adelaide workshop.

We are also seeking a woodwork and/or cooking casual mentor (also with a Cert IV equivalent in Youth / Disability etc) for 2 sessions pw Tue and Friday afternoons in Tailem Bend / Murray Bridge to work with NDIS clients.

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This week, Youth Space students had the opportunity to attend Women in Trade hosted by MEGT Australia held at PEER . Bringing together inspirational and influential women within the trade industry. Students got to hear about their stories, struggles, insights and passion for the next generations of women in trade!

“A girl should be two things: who and what she wants”

Showing Blair Boyer MP Minister for Education at the event.

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Last Thursday 25 delegates joined a Green Adelaide / City of Adelaide Bus Tour of various garden sites in Adelaide to highlight the work volunteers do in greening our city.

The group of 25 were handed the Garden Squad promotional leaflet and viewed the Adelaide Christian Centre church garden project asking questions about the program and the mentees' involvement in the garden squad.

Matthew Sexton and Facilitator Glenn then talked about the partnership with City of Adelaide and Youth Options as the group viewed the Frew Street verges. Delegates asked further questions about the role and function of the garden squad. The group learned the garden squad have engaged in approx 18 different greening projects in the Adelaide CBD in the last 2 years.

Prior to arriving at Youth Options the group visited Whitmore Square Verge where Garden Squad have volunteered in the past and now volunteer at St. Luke's Anglican Whitmore Square adjacent to this verge.

After leaving the site the group visited a native plant verge at 368 South Tce. that the Garden Squad planted for resident's Sue and David in Dec 2022!!

Matt's comments post visit were, "Thanks so much for yesterday, it was fantastic and a number of them came up to me after to mention how fantastic the Garden Squad program is 😊"

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Last week Youth Options and our HOSPO Prepped Participants attended their first Industry Tour with Simone Douglas at The Port Admiral Hotel

Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and learn insider information about the Hospitality Industry. They are now prepared to start dropping their resumes off to local businesses with the goal of gaining employment in the industry.

Thank you, Simone, for time and Industry knowledge today. The Port Admiral Hotel has become the 'must visit' while in the area.

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COFFEE TIME

Last week the Hospo participants commenced their coffee unit with Adelaide Institute of Hospitality.

The participants have made amazing coffees and picked up barista skills in a short amount of time. One of our participants, Dylan, has shown his talent in making a terrific mocha that the program facilitator had the honour of trying! (Picture down below)

Youth Options are looking forward to the results of their coffee training!

Adelaide Institute of Hospitality

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INTRODUCING CHRIS

Now in a full time welding job as a valued member of the Allin Towbars team, we are so proud of Chris.

A huge thank you to Penni Donato and her team Allin Towbars for embracing Chris and adjusting some of their processes that have benefited the whole organisation.

Many thanks also to Trevor Hayley for his role as Youth Options NDIS career mentor and to Cassie Day at The Carers Place and her wonderful NDIS Support Coordinator Amanda.D
What a wonderful partnership.

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Youth Options is pleased to announce a new project funded by Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations -Local Jobs program to deliver Mid Murray Road to River Recovery in partnership with Mid Murray Council, SYC the and Christine Willersdorf Local Employment Facilitator.

Utilizing the task of flood recovery as a way of re-engaging local jobseekers with the community by enhancing skills, confidence, mental/physical health and work readiness.

A group of participants have commenced this week their initial training at the Mannum Football Club together with facilitator Greg Nichol and local employment facilitator Christine Willersdorf.

We look forward to following the progress of the group until the end of July.

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We would like to introduce you to Scott Cook.

Scott has been coming to the YO Makerspace at Youth Options for just over 6 months and in that time has completed several projects with a welding/metalwork focus.

Scott has been developing his skills with various tools and techniques to become more work ready. In his time in the YO Makerspace, Scott has not only been honing his physical skills but also many other personal skills and attitudes that make Scott more prepared for workplace environments.

Scott has said “that coming to the Youth Options has made me feel that I can speak up for myself more and be more confident to stand by my own decisions”.

Scott’s last project was a “Rat Bike Chopper”, which showcases his designing, welding, and fabrication skills.

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