Introduction

MWLP believes in young people and encourages you to be the best person you can possibly be! Set high expectations of yourself and of those around you – by doing so, you will gain respect from both adults and young people alike.

We believe that young people have original and creative ideas that have the potential to make the world a better place. We encourage you to follow your dreams – and to dare to be different. Find ways to learn and explore opportunities and possibilities now – because this will shape the ideas that you have about your future.

We hope that you will take the time to explore our website. It has news and stories about other successful young people from the Macarthur that we hope will inspire and encourage you. We also have information that we think will benefit you, and have plans for young people to further develop our website so that it remains useful and relevant for you. Enjoy!

Young People at Work

Do you want some practical tips to help you find work? Are you interested in finding out about your rights in the workplace? Do you want to find out more about things like pay, working conditions and what to do if you want to move on or are sacked? If so, then go to http://www.youngpeopleatwork.nsw.gov.au/

Career Guidance/Information

Do you need some help with your career planning? Could you use some advice or tips to get you going? Why not talk with your school careers adviser, TAFE counsellor or university careers service? You can also start by having a chat with your family and friends – or even better – go and find out through volunteer work, part-time work or work experience!! Just get started – that is the hardest part – and know that most young people will have multiple jobs and careers, so you shouldn’t feel pressured about where you begin. You might also like to check out:

Myfuture – Australia’s career information and exploration service - http://www.myfuture.edu.au/

Career Origin – a Macarthur-based career development service - http://www.careerorigin.com.au/

“As part of my Business Services subject for the HSC, I had the opportunity to do workplace learning through MWLP. I was really nervous to start off with, but I had such an amazing experience.

The confidence I gained that week gave me the confidence to get my job at MG My Gateway and I really love it.”

Emma Milton from St. Patrick’s College.

“In my senior years at school I did workplace learning with Peter Worthington from Camden. It was a hands-on experience and I quickly discovered that the building game was for me. I was lucky because Peter offered me an apprenticeship as a carpenter. I’d like to thank MWLP for making this possible.”

Ben Healy from Broughton Anglican College.

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Introduction

Work Placement

Honour Roll

Building Partnerships

Partnership Brokers Progress

School Based Traineeships

Student Voice

Resources

Testimonials