First Step Program
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
BE JOB READY
The First Step Program has been developed for youth (aged 15-24) who are interested in taking the first step to gaining skills and knowledge towards employment and a successful career in the South Western Sydney area. This part-time pathway program is supported by J. P. Morgan and offers FEE-FREE* training to students in a supportive environment.
First Step Skillsets (part qualifications) will be delivered in industry areas that have been chosen due to current and upcoming availability of local job opportunities. Students will get an insight into one of the following industry areas, and upon completion, may pathway to further study, a traineeship or straight into entry-level employment.
As well as the Skillsets, students will also learn Employability and Enterprise Skills to ensure they are workforce-ready. They will be supported with their resume writing and interview skills, learning from the real world experiences of industry professionals.
Register your interestTake the first step and be job ready. To register your interest, or for more information, email firststepprogram@tafensw.edu.au.
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* Eligibility criteria may apply.
What makes a First Step Program different?
Industry involvement
- Opportunity to meet industry employers
- Get a better idea of the industry and what it’s like to work in that industry
- May be opportunity for work placement
- Program content is driven by industry labour needs, making participants highly employable
Wrap around support services for ALL participants
Employability skills training including:
- Resume writing
- Job application skills
- Interview skills
- 1:1 Career Development mentoring throughout and after completion of First Step Program, to help you move towards achieving your career pathway goals
- Access to all support services within TAFE NSW, including careers counselling, disability support, LLN support and more
Testimonials
"This is the perfect thing, where you can get employability skills so you can do whatever you want..."
- Emily
"...With TAFE teachers... they actually care. They want their students to gain something out of it.”
- Gloria
“… Anyone who was like me who had no idea what they wanted to do, it’s like a stepping stone..."
- Grace
"... This gives me something to look forward to, to strive for, to set a goal for something."
- Emily
Take the first step and be job ready. To register your interest, or for more information, email firststepprogram@tafensw.edu.au.
# Please Note: Unfortunately this page is not supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer. We apologise for any inconvenience
* Eligibility criteria may apply.
