Schools are an integral part of preparing students for life beyond the classroom.
That’s why we have teamed up with over local schools and education facilities
to provide our network of knowledge, experience and industry connections to students transitioning to employment.
Youth Express coordinate work placements for students all over the Hunter Valley. Work Placement is a mandatory component of thirteen industry-based vocational education and training (VET) courses, that students can choose as part of their NSW Higher School Certificate.
We offer a range of career and transition support services to all schools in the Hunter Region. Services are designed to support Career Education and VET programs to encourage successful transitioning of students from school to further education & employment.
School based apprenticeships and traineeships provide students with the opportunity to attain a nationally recognised VET qualification as well as their Higher School Certificate (HSC). Students can gain valuable work skills and experience through part-time paid employment.
Youth Express works closely with Aboriginal communities and schools across the Hunter and Central Macquarie regions. The Indigenous Advancement Strategy creates opportunities for young Aboriginal people
A strong individual = strong family = strong community
The Career Development Services offered by Youth Express have had an extremely positive impact on the students of Rutherford Technology High School. Over the last 4 years, we have worked closely with the dedicated staff at Youth Express. Through the use of the Careers Quest event and the Mobile Career Resource Unit our students have developed a vastly heightened sense of career awareness than they otherwise would have had.
– Toby Butler,
Head Teacher Vocational Education and Training
Rutherford Technology High School
Through the Career Development Package Maitland Grossmann High School has been provided with outstanding support, assistance and guidance in career choice and opportunity for all students. The commitment of the professional personnel of Youth Express have allowed us to provide exemplary career information, motivation and access far above what schools could ordinarily provide.
– Dr Di Soltau,
Principal Maitland Grossmann High School