School-based Trainees
To bridge the gap between the Creating Chances Youth Development Pathway and employment, we offer Year 11 & 12 students the opportunity to join our facilitation and coaching team as School-Based Trainees.
SBAT Program
We developed the SBAT program, which provides a two-year school-based traineeship for students. Key features of the program include:
- Paid work: One day of paid work per week.
- Skill development: Training in coaching and facilitation that prepares students for various future jobs.
- Support: Guidance from a dedicated Employment Pathways Coordinator throughout their journey.
"It's a really good experience. The vibe of everybody, the whole crew, you don't feel like an outsider. You feel included right away. All the activities we do, the catch-ups, are always fun and exciting.Going to schools and working with the kids and seeing the smiles of their faces because you're giving them something for their life, it puts a smile on my face just to see that"
of Trainees move into employment, education & training
Including 13 of our current staff who transitioned to employment with Creating Chances
of trainees from non-English speaking backgrounds
School-based Trainees representative of the diverse communities we work with is fundamental to achieving outcomes
Key Information
Applicant Eligibility
We encourage students interested in applying to meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled in Certificate III Sports Coaching as a VET subject, or willing to study Certificate III Sport & Recreation online.
- Planning to complete Year 12.
- Have completed a program within the Creating Chances Youth Development Pathway.
Qualifications
Students must be enrolled in Certificate III Sports Coaching or Fitness as a VET subject or willing to study Certificate III Sport & Recreation online.
Annual Timeline
SBAT Program Manager and former teacher Margie Andréason is a dedicated resource to facilitate the School-based Trainee process. We request that students, careers advisors and parents work collaboratively through the application process.
- Expressions of Interest: Term 3
- Interviews: scheduled for early Term 4
- Notifications: successful applicants will be informed by the end of Term 4, Week 6
