Research shows that young people who leave school early, are twice as likely to be unemployed at the age of 24 than those who have completed year 12.

Plan-it Youth offers young people the opportunity to plan for their future careers and find a positive pathway into employment. A mentor can highlight alternative pathways and help open doors for new opportunities.

Plan-it Youth offers a structured program consisting of four stages, over a minimum period of 12 months

1.Mentor recruitment and TAFE traning
2.Selection of students, introductions and matching with mentors
3.Pathways planning and investigation project - mentors and mentees work together
4.Ongoing mentor support

A Good Introduction to Plan-It Youth View the "powerpoint" slide show at VECO:
www.veco.ash.org.au/events/sfn/Planityouth/sld001.htm

“My son was not really confident in himself,
not very outgoing to make phone calls and talk
to people over the phone. It's been good for
him to have to do it and visit workplaces. He
was surprised by how helpful people would be.
He's had a chance to practice these skills and
see what's out there. Now he's aiming a little
higher.” Chris, Mother.