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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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Amazing to have secured a SPARK grant to help us learn from our community and support the transition of young people from our services and into study or employment. AWESOME! Please go and give Fay Fuller Foundation a like / follow. #YoungLivesTransformed ... See more

VOLUNTEERS ARE INVALUABLE! (LIKE TO THANK)

A shout out to Smiler Te Ao (Pictured) and Rod McRedmond, during national volunteers week, who are two amazing volunteers in our YO Makerspace Workshop. Working directly with young people in our carpentry and metalwork environment.

Covid has taken a hit at the number of volunteers we have but we do have 7-8 students on placement (volunteering their time as part of their learning) at any one time in youth work, social work, accountancy, IT and community services.

Thank you to everyone who strives to continue to make Youth Options AWESOME.

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BON VOYAGE JOSH VEREYKEN – YOUTH OPTIONS STUDENT SETS SAIL ON ONE-AND-ALL

Josh was placed in the red watch or known in Naval terms as the Port Watch.

Once the One and All ( Friends of the One And All Sailing Ship Inc ) had been prepared and final checks completed the ships company formed on the Wharf and the Captain on the vessel introduced to the ships company and more importantly the Watch leader that will be teaching them the ropes for the trip, a 7-day journey to Melbourne.

On completion of the Captain’s welcome and introductions, Josh met his team leader and the rest of his Port Watch team. One last quick briefing took place on the wharf, before the participants were all welcomed by the Captain to join the ships company onboard to prepare for departure.

This trip will teach participants the important life skills that you don’t get just anywhere. Josh and all the other participants will develop skills that you can only learn when working in close quarters within a team. Teamwork, Communication, and the importance of self-worth.

Lines were cast and the One and All set sail for Melbourne at 1037. This voyage is 550 Nautical mile (nearly 1020 km). On arrival to Melbourne, Josh will participate in the International Rotary Convention with Rotarians from all across the world.

Shoutout to the Chairperson of the Youth Options Board, Doug Layng and Rotary Prospect for presenting Youth Space with the opportunity to nominate and then financially supporting a young person for this amazing and unforgettable life changing opportunity and to the team that supported Josh. Thank you.

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Thanks to Rotary Adelaide for your ongoing support and engagement #100younglivestransformedin100yearsofRotary

GOOD LUCK Today we said good luck to Binod Sigdel our IT Intern who has completed his time with us (12 weeks 3 days pw). Cake and a pen is our tradition in front of the full staff team.

Binod has awesome qualifications, a really positive and friendly personality and was able to quickly adapt to our cloud environment 365, virtual help, helped deploy Ninja and work on deployment of our new CRM, managed 3CX Virtual telephony, worked with staff and students on helpdesk tasks and deployed new hardware.

If you are looking for a awesome IT staff member - reach out to Rick at Youth Options and we will put you in touch.

📷 Operations Manager Rick Henke LHS with Binod Sigdel (RHS) receiving a youth options pen.

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FREE ONLINE ASSISTANCE
One of our supporters at the recent Career Expo is Development at Work Australia (Bridget). They have some funding support to offer FREE online digital learning assistance funded by The Wyatt Trust. Create your own small group or course. Check it out and register EOI at https://events.humanitix.com/free-support . All ages welcome. Can be delivered local to you in a community setting. ... See more

HOSPO TRAINING PLACES AVAILABLE - WORK READY QUICKLY!

Hospo Prepped consists of 9 accredited Hospo Units, delivered in partnership with RTO Adelaide Institute of Hospitality. Units include both Front of House and Back of House, including Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), Prepare and serve espresso coffees, and units making up competencies for the Basic Skills for the Food Industry Skill Set.

Positions are now available for our next program commencing on the 15th of May and to be held at our 40 Sturt St Adelaide site.

The program is funded by Skills SA to the amount of $4500 per person, so the only out of pocket expense is $200 (Which can be covered if you are registered with a job provider).

There are some eligibility criteria which can be found on the Expression of Interest link https://bit.ly/HospoMay2023
For any further information please contact Guy on:
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