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VPG Participant Megan thriving at Thirkell
After finishing school in Year 12, Megan was motivated to enter the work force and secure employment to support herself financially. With no previous work experience, Megan undertook intensive employability training through the Transition to Work program, helping her...
Work experience key to young people’s success
Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) has reported an incredible number of businesses in FNQ giving young people work experience placements to aid in their career planning. To date, in 2019, 400 employers have hosted 886 school students on work experience in Cairns....
Tablelands Parents & Carers ASD Support Group proves successful
Parents and Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are being given vital support and training through a dedicated Parent Support Group that is unique to the Tablelands community. “Tablelands ASD Parent Support Group is a support group with the aim of...
FNQ youth supported with their transition to work
As young people reach the lifetime milestone of departing school, they have the opportunity to engage in an innovative program with Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG), Transition to Work. VPG’s Transition To Work (TtW) Program supports young people aged 15-21 on...
Local youth get set for work
Up to 63 youth are ready to Get Set For Work in Far North Queensland under a Queensland Government employment initiative through Vocational Partnerships Group Inc. (VPG) The program follows the injection of $8.75 million in statewide funding to support young people...