Services covering the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey and Cardinia Shire

Transition to Work Program

The 'Transition to Work' Program, run by Skills Plus, is a work readiness program for young people aged between 15 and 21 years who are looking for work or need assistance with education and training. The program helps participants to develop the skills that employers are looking for and help young people into training and education.

Service Name: Transition to Work Program

Phone: 03 5940 5183

Website: https://skillsplus.com.au

Email: enquiries@skillsplus.com.au

Service Area: City of Casey, City of Greater Dandenong, Cardinia Shire

Eligibility Criteria: The Transition to Work Service targets three groups of young people who are considered most at risk of long-term unemployment. The eligibility requirements of each of the three groups vary. The overarching eligibility requirements to participate in Transition to Work are: - aged 15-21 years on Commencement in the service, and - an Australian citizen, or - the holder of a permanent visa, or - New Zealand Special Category Visa holders (a protected Special Category Visa holder; and non-protected Special Category Visa holder), or - Nominated Visa Holders (including Temporary Protection Visa Holders and Safe Haven Visa Holders).