Young people

Empowering the next generation

We understand that young people suffer higher levels of unemployment than the general population – and we are dedicated to making a difference.

Being unemployed when you are young can mean losing out on training and vital employment skills, causing damage to long-term job prospects.

This can then put additional pressure on families and adversely affect mental wellbeing. Widespread youth unemployment can lead to a ‘lost generation’ that is socially excluded, trapped in poverty and disengaged from the wider community.

We provide support with respect and understanding

Across our network of businesses, we support young people with specialist services, founded on respect and understanding for their specific needs.

Jobfind

Jobfind supports young people to access work and education opportunities so they can start their careers, build on their skills and capabilities, and transition to in-demand industries.

In Australia, Jobfind delivers a specialised youth service in the Cairns Employment Region, called Workforce Australia – Transition to Work. In Transition to Work, young people aged 15-24 years receive one-on-one support from a youth mentor, tailored to their personal circumstances, and employment and education goals and ambitions. Eligible participants can also access free youth advisory sessions for career guidance and support.

uLaunch

uLaunch provides services to help young people living with a disability, illness or mental health issue including anxiety or depression to make the transition from school to work.

Find out more about our programs:

The Angus Knight Institute

The Angus Knight Institute offers courses, apprenticeships and traineeships.

We are passionate about empowering the next generation, and our teams and our expert partners work hard to create a one-stop shop service for young people to fulfil their dreams.

Duncan Angus, Founder Angus Knight

First Nations and community programs

All our First Nations and community businesses also welcome and assist young Mob.

Real Futures

Located in the Gascoyne region, with sites in Carnarvon, Exmouth, Burringarrah and Gascoyne Junction communities.

RISE Ventures

Located in Katherine, Northern Territory, and in Kowanyama/ Pormpuraaw, Queensland.

RN Employment Services

Located in the Southwest Alice, North and Barkly regions of the Northern Territory.

Nyirrunggulung-Rise

Located in the central Arnhem region of the Northern Territory.