Charlotte's story

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Charlotte got her first taste of work in 2018 at Two Before Ten Café while in year 12. This after school job is where she brewed her love for food and coffee. The early participation in work has opened more employment doors for Charlotte. She is now 20 years old and has two jobs

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Charlotte smiling standing behind a coffee machine with a coffee cup on the table
Snippers Garden Care
Young People , Ticket to Work
Feb. 16, 2015

Snippers Garden Care

Phillip was thinking about a horticulture career, but it was only after working one day per week with Snippers Garden Care that he decided this type of work genuinely suited him.  Phillip has said that the early starts, manual work and on-site locations made him “really enjoy gardening and maintenance”.
Arnold's swings a retail golf career
Young People , Ticket to Work
June 8, 2015

Arnold's swings a retail golf career

Work experience is an ideal way of assisting students to identify potential career interest areas, become ‘work ready’ and build employability skills.
Sam launches into his business administration career
Young People , Ticket to Work
June 22, 2015

Sam launches into his business administration career

Sam expressed interest in Business Administration and, after work experience placements in this field, determined that this was a career he was interested in
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Planting potential - Ian's story

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