School Based Training Program - SBAT
Gain experience, gain life skills
The School-Based Trainee Program – SBAT, gives Year 11 and 12 students the chance to join the Creating Chances team while still at school. Trainees are paid for one day a week and gain valuable coaching and facilitation experience.
Help selected students apply for SBAT today.
Skills explored
Better than an internship, gain real time working skills working with us. SBAT provides selected students with the opportunity to earn money one day per week, participate in coaching and facilitation training whilst being mentored and receiving ongoing career support.
The SBAT program instils skills including:
Creating work experience opportunities
Supporting selected participants to prepare for the workplace
Providing paid employment
Coaching and facilitation experience
Our mission is straightforward: to inspire, develop, and empower young people to make a lasting impact on society.
If you are looking for a program to support an excellent student in your school who would benefit from our selective program, contact us.
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SBAT: Last step on the Pathway
The Youth Development Pathway is our flagship program and central to our mission at Creating Chances. This innovative and unique sports program is tailored to build confident, capable, and future-ready young people. Through sport, we explore personal growth, community building, social change, and pathways beyond school, providing children and young adults with essential life skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
The SBAT program provides an opportunity for selected students to gain real life employment whilst completing their high school studies.
Springboard
For students in years 5 and 6: Our Springboard program focuses on creating resilient and positive learners prepared to transition to high school.
Champions
For students in years 7 to 9, Our Champions program explores personal development, creating self-aware and responsible learners.
Coach
For students in years 9 and 10: Our Coach program trains young people to deliver fun sports sessions with nearby primary schools to create leaders and local school connections.
Gamechanger
For students in years 10 and 11: Our Game Changer program creates advocates and active citizens through real-life project-based workshops.
Future Pathways
For students in years 10 to 12: Our Future Pathways workshops create opportunities for post-school success with individual transition plans and skills portfolios.
School-Based Trainee Program (SBAT)
After participating in the Youth Development Pathway, students can join our facilitation and coaching team at Creating Chances as school-based trainees.They will develop skills and gain experience that will pave the way for their future success.
Trusted school partners
Since 2004, Creating Chances has partnered with over 100 schools, impacting 15,000 students annually. Our programs have significantly improved participants’ optimism, resilience, and confidence.
Kickstart a young person’s career in youth leadership.
If you are looking for a program for students in years 7–9 that explores personal development, resilience, and fosters responsible learners, contact us.
Real stories.
Real change.
