yourtown is the youth employment specialist!
If you're looking for opportunities for a young person, we can help.
We don't just help with the job hunt. We provide tailored, youth-focused support that helps young people aged 14-25 build confidence, develop skills, and achieve employment, education, and training goals.
Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, support worker, or community organisation, we’ll work with you and the young person to identify and connect them with the support that’s right for them.
Our team takes the time to listen to young people, understand their circumstances, strengths, and goals, and work together to identify the pathway that best suits their needs.
You may wish to refer a young person if they:
- are aged 14-25
- are looking for work
- need support to build confidence and skills
- are exploring education or training opportunities
- need support to build confidence and skills
- are not currently in full-time employment and/or education
- may benefit from additional support.
Finding the right support
Different young people need different kinds of support.
We work with young people, families, and support networks to identify the pathway that's right for them. You don't need to know which program is right for a young person before making a referral. Our team will help identify the most suitable support pathway based on their individual needs and goals.
Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) helps young people aged 14 to 25 living with disability prepare for, find, and thrive in meaningful work.
Transition to Work is a program that supports 15- to 24-year-olds to get into work (including apprenticeships and training) or education.
Get Set for Work helps young Queenslanders aged 15-19 who are not enrolled in school to get a job.
Social Enterprises connects young people with businessess in a wide range of areas such as construction and property maintenance, landscaping and horticulture, government, council, digital marketing and custom services.
Community Work Skills offers tailored assistance to disadvantaged Queenslanders to gain skills and vocational qualifications.
Get Back in the Game is an exciting intensive employment and training program for young people aged 15-21.
Ways we help young people
Young people tell us they value having a team around them, not having to face challenges alone and not having to repeat their story every time they need support.
At yourtown, we take a wraparound approach, bringing together the right people, services and opportunities to support your goals.
Finding and keeping a job is about more than resumes and interviews. It's about having the right people in your corner.
Access to dedicated coaches, youth workers, cultural support, and additional supports where needed.
Help with job applications, interviews, and work-related costs (where eligible).
Referrals to apprenticeships, traineeships, education, and training.
Build confidence, develop employability skills, and obtain accredited qualifications.
Connect with employers and job opportunities.
Safe, welcoming spaces designed for young people.
Ready to help a young person get started?
Let's take the next step together.
Whether you're a parent, carer, supporter, or community organisation, our team is here to help connect young people with the support that's right for them. Fill out the form or reach out to our team and we'll be in touch.
Fulton Hogan
"In the past we have successfully provided employment opportunities for young people through yourtown’s Employment Services. Since March 2020 we have partnered with yourtown in a range of programs aimed at increasing employment opportunities for the younger generation. Since forming our partnership we have utilised yourtown's services to engage a number of apprentices and trainees in the Queensland region, as well as focusing on Indigenous employment opportunities."
Young person
"The best Job Placement provider I've ever had, I am truly sad that I had to leave. From my experience, they will help you get interviews and try their best to find the work that suits you most as well as helping pay for courses required PPE for workplaces. This team of amazing people are there for clients. They are purely invested in helping those looking for work and they are overall friendly, understanding and purely there for you. I'd like to thank Vic and Taylor for helping me to the best of their abilities and encouraging me to find work and helping me through a very tough time in my life."
Ethan, young person
"yourtown saw me as an individual, identified my strengths and talents, and gave me an opportunity to make a difference and be part of the community."
Ihaia (19), young person
"I've never worked around a lot of people; I wasn't really talking to many people. Doing this program really built me up. It has been really good for me."
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Email: yourtownplus@yourtown.com.au
Phone: 1300 967 573
Text: 0488 415 415
