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Youth Employment Scheme
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In 2000 the Victorian State Government launched
the YES Program as an employment initiative to
provide 2,600 traineeships and in the public
sector over a 4-year period. In 2004 the YES
Program was extended for a further 4-years, to
provide an additional 2,600 traineeships. YES
is part of the Victorian Governments Jobs for
Victoria employment initiative.
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YES contributes the Victorian Governments goals
and targets for education by providing
opportunities for young people to successfully
complete Year 12 or higher qualifications. YES
assists schools to meet skill and employment
needs. It helps young people gain paid work
experience, training and qualifications leading
to sustainable employment. Since its inception,
DET has successfully placed over 700 YES
trainees in schools and TAFE Institutes.
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YES PROGRAM BENEFITS ? improves employment
prospects of young Victorians ? supports young
people in taking their first career steps ?
helps build skills and opportunities in the local
labour market ? provides an effective pathway
for employment and training ? can be utilised
across a broad range of occupations ? is a cost
effective staffing solution
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DET ALLOCATION 2005/07 In March 2006, DET was
allocated 368 traineeship positions to facilitate
the YES Program for the period 1 July 2005 to 30
June 2007 (24 months). 2005/06 184
(traineeship, apprenticeship or SBNA) 2006/07
184 (traineeship, apprenticeship or
SBNA) Target groups indigenous, rural and
disadvantaged youths Cluster arrangements
groups of schools and positions Positions
available by application on DETmail in August
2006
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ELIGIBILITY ? aged between 15-24 ? unemployed or
not in full-time ongoing work ? not be currently
engaged in tertiary education ? not have attained
a university level qualification SUBSIDY ? YES
Traineeship (12-months FT or 24-months PT)
4,500 ? Apprentice (FT) 4,500 1st year and
1,500 for years 2 3 ? School Based New
Apprenticeship (SBNA) 1,800
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DET CONTACTS Joe Cardamone YES Coordinator,
Employee Relations Branch Human Resources
Division Department of Education Training 9637
2398   cardamone.joe.j_at_edumail.vic.gov.au
  Silvana Simmons YES Project Officer, VPS HR
Services Human Resources Division Department of
Education Training 9637 3335 simmons.silvana.m_at_e
dumail.vic.gov.au
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