There are, on average, 100 Year 10 students per school who will participate in the No Dole program each year. Working across 6 communities, the project will benefit over 600 students, engage and impact business, teachers, parents and community members.
Students - Increased sense of self worth and confidence
- Greater clarity about the employment world and how to navigate the options effectively
- Excitement about future career path
Parents- Opportunity to be more engaged in child’s exploration of career path options
- Child with increased sense of direction and access to opportunities, this has a multiplier effect on other siblings
- Child may be less financially dependent in the future based on a more effective school to work transition
Schools- Supported careers education curriculum
- Professional development of staff and empowerment.
- Happier and more focused students
Business- Staff engagement and satisfaction
- Improved ability to access work ready staff
- Branding
Community- More engaged young people in the community
- Youth with increased focus and direction and therefore less antisocial behaviour
- Increased employment of young people