Initiatives targeting Recommendation 22

South Australia

Partnership and Outreach Education Models (POEMs)

Regional networks will ensure broad cross sectoral partnerships involving the education, community and business sectors are instrumental in building education and training pathways for young people unable to participate in mainstream education.

POEMS will be developed where:

• Education and training services are delivered in settings where young people gather and are comfortable
• Local partnerships involving youth and community agencies, schools, training providers and local employers are essential
• Education and training approaches are developed and delivered in consultation with young people
• Foundation and employability skills are a primary focus

Young people at risk or disconnected have:

• opportunities to develop their understanding of work culture.
• Vocation experiences in supportive and well supervised work settings
• Opportunities to participate in SWL, obtain employability competence in IT use.

Target group: Young people who are disconnected from mainstream education and training

Coverage: State wide

Timeframe: 2002-2003

Responsible agency: DETE - Enterprise and Voc. Ed.

Website: www.dete.sa.gov.au

TAFE Programs for Indigenous Youth

Accredited programs delivered for Indigenous young people in areas of high demand for Indigenous communities.

Target group: Early school leavers and young CDEP participants

Coverage: State wide

Timeframe: Up to 3 years

Responsible agency: DETE-Office of VET

Website: www.dete.sa.gov.au

Regional Training Program

Regional Organisations eg Regional development Boards, Local government etc enter into formal funding arrangements with the Minister for Employment and Training and are contracted to engage registered training providers to deliver accredited training as part of a negotiated regional package directly linked to local training priorities, identified regional skill shortages and employment opportunities identified in the State VET plan

Target group: Unemployed persons. (Note: At least 75% of the negotiated hours are notionally for school leavers)

Coverage: 16 regions of the State

Timeframe: 2001-2002

Responsible agency: DETE-Office of VET

Website: www.dete.sa.gov.au

Pre-apprentice Trade Training Program

Funds support the delivery of training and placement of young people aged between 16 and 24 into apprenticeships

Target group: School leavers

Coverage: State wide

Timeframe: Ongoing

Responsible agency: DETE-Office of VET

Website: www.dete.sa.gov.au

VET Infrastructure for Indigenous Australians

Provides funds for additional training infrastructure for indigenous Australians

Target group: Indigenous Australians

Coverage: State wide

Timeframe: Ongoing

Responsible agency: DETE-Office of VET

Website: www.dete.sa.gov.au

Young People, Crime Prevention and the Arts Initiative

Arts SA in partnership with the Office of Crime Prevention (Justice Portfolio) is developing a joint initiative targeting young people "at risk", using arts activity (eg drama, contemporary music, or visual art) as the medium.

The objective is to offer high quality opportunities for young people to explore and express their creativity and their aspirations, provide pathways to employment and other community support systems, and to demonstrate to young people that their contributions are valued and respected. To be jointly funded initially by Arts SA and the Office of Crime Prevention.

Target group: 10-18 years

Coverage: State wide

Timeframe: In operation by June 2002

Responsible agency: Arts SA and the Office of Crime Prevention

Website: www.arts.sa.gov.au

Carclew Youth Arts Centre

Carclew aims to develop and provide programs of excellence in all art forms for children and young people to the age of 26 years, including disconnected young people. Carclew delivers arts workshops, activities, training, volunteering, skill development, networking and performance opportunities for all young people.

Target group: Under 26

Coverage: State wide

Timeframe: Ongoing

Responsible agency: Carclew Youth Arts Centre

Website: www.carclew.com.au/carclew/