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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

Charlotte smiling standing behind a coffee machine with a coffee cup on the table

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Maddie (employer of Mia)

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Maddie (employer of Mia)

“I think my favourite time was watching Mia use her initiative to take an order. It was really amazing to see that happen, that her confidence had grown that she is doing things of her own bat,” Maddie says.

Fara’s story

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Fara’s story

“Fara has the gift of customer service for sure—smiling and communicating, so retail was a great choice for his traineeship,” Phillip said.

Lachlan’s story

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Lachlan’s story

Every Tuesday Lachlan has a day away from school, heading to an eight-hour shift at Woolworths Garden City. Despite never having worked prior to starting his traineeship, Lachlan is progressing well.

Simu’s story

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Simu’s story

Simu says the traineeship has really boosted his confidence and ability to talk to customers and employees, which he previously found challenging due to a speech impairment.

Student Ashleigh gets dream job & meets the PM

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Student Ashleigh gets dream job & meets the PM

At just 18, Ashleigh has already achieved her dream job – sorting letters and parcels in the mail room at Parliament House.

Blake’s Story

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Blake’s Story

“Blake struggled at times with some of the heavier tasks associated with his traineeship, like concreting and shoveling,” explained Don and Christine, owners of the Nursery. “So he took it upon himself to start going to the gym to improve his strength, which worked well. He showed a lot of initiative, and was very dedicated to completing the traineeship.”

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