National Green Jobs Corps is an Australian Government work experience and training program that offers a combination of environmental work experience, skill development and accredited training for youth aged 17 to 24 years. 

Through this program, it has been estimated 10,000 young Australians will have the ability to fill employment opportunities in emerging green and climate change industries.

Experienced and passionate conservation trainers support participants through their Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management in a practical training environment while providing transport, uniform and individual learning support.

ITeC has recently completed a 12 month project made possible through funding from the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Jobs Fund Scheme.

The project was designed to create employment opportunities in the Illawarra, while providing a much needed upgrade to the community facilities at Ron Costello Oval in Shellharbour.

The home of the Shellharbour Sharks has seen a major regeneration throughout the project, including the integration of many state of the art facilities focused on sustainability and utilising green-building techniques.

With a strong focus on building the community, ITeC has been an instrumental organisation throughout the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions since 1988.

Forming partnerships with not only Government Departments but other local organisations, ITeC has been assisting through education and training, pre employment programs, regeneration and rejuvenation of parks and local facilities and restoring some of the local iconic historical attractions.

Over the years, we have carried out hundreds of fantastic projects, encouraging participation from the community through projects such as Work for the Dole and Green Corps, as well as offering a meeting place through training, networking and support services.

This program provides Illawarra Youth (16-25 years old) who may be disengaged from learning, friends or family, the opportunity to overcome mental health issues through alternative methods of accessing creative technologies and learning positive expression. Radio Freedom is designed as a gateway for learning and a bridge to structured training and/or employment.

Radio Freedom gives kids the following opportunities:

• Create music and radio projects
  
• Hands-on work experience in a Music Studio, Radio Facility & Theatre
  
• Experience in a creative, motivating and inspiring work environment
  
• Participants will meet like-minded people
  
• Engage with local mentors, teachers and positive community leaders
  
• They will develop new skills through creative exploration where they can see themselves as contributing community members

Click here to view our RADIO FREECOM program flyer!