Northern Futures

Supporting ‘education-to-employment’ outcomes in the northern suburbs of Geelong.

The Northern Futures initiative is a social inclusion program delivering education, training and employment outcomes to the long-term unemployed residents of Geelong’s northern suburbs.

The program addresses areas of regional need by linking industries experiencing skills and/or labour shortages with vulnerable or disadvantaged residents keen to re-enter the job market.

For more information see Northern Futures Partnership

Fast Facts:

The program is delivered by Northern Futures and operates a ‘place-based’ delivery model, where most training is undertaken on-site at Norlane
It is founded on a partnership approach to linking jobseekers to jobs by providing local education and training opportunities in a supported environment. There are nearly 40 local organisations supporting the initiative by way of work placements or direct employment
The program provides up to 12 months employment support for participants
Training courses delivered include:
- Certificate I Employment Pathways
- Certificate II Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
- Certificate II in Warehousing
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Construction Skill-set (short course)
- Certificate III in Health Service Assistance

Highlights:

Since 2015 nearly 200 people have completed a course and half have gone on to futher training or secured employment.

To register your interest or stay informed about the program, please enter your details here:

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Please contact Juliet Williams jwilliams@gordontafe.edu.au for more information.

Preparing Geelong for the jobs of the future through education, employment and innovation

Our training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. | Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.