A number of public, private and religious primary and secondary schools exist within Port Phillip. See Schools, Care & Programs for locations and contact details.

A number of initiatives and programs exist for young people that provide educational and training opportunities, outside of mainstream schooling. 

HEAT (Hospitality Employment and Training project)

Hospitality Employment and Training (HEAT) is a sustainable program run by St Kilda Youth Service designed to dramatically improve the lives of many young people who are presently unemployed and/or disengaged from mainstream education.  Often these young people have few skills, negative experience of training and little understanding of the culture of work, leaving them with poor prospects of gaining long term employment. 

HEAT (Hospitality, Employment and training) In May 2005 St Kilda Youth Service received a three-year grant from the ANZ Trust (William Buckland Foundation and the Felton Bequest) to develop and deliver a hospitality training and employment program for young disadvantaged people in the City of Port Phillip. This program in partnership with the City of Port Phillip, The Inner Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network, Victoria Police, William Angliss and local restaurant Metropol will offer work readiness preparation, hospitality training and work experience to 30 - 40 young people every year. This program will directly link young disadvantaged people to training and employment in a growing local industry.

How to Contact Heat

HEAT is located at SKYS Training Centre, 81 Liardet Street, Port Melbourne Contact: Emma Crichton Tel: 9676 9380 or SKYS 9534 3685 or visit the website at www.skys.org.au.

Further information attached:-  HEAT Information  HEAT Programs

St Kilda Youth Service

5 Duke Street, St Kilda

JPET - Job Placement Employment and Training

The aim of JPET is to assist disadvantaged young people between 15 and 21 who face multiple barriers to participation and education, vocational training or to gaining and maintaining employment. Specifically the JPET client group covers disadvantaged young people who are:

• Homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Ex-offenders
• Wards of the state

• Refugees

The Works

Training program, focused on employment, education and training, aims to equip young people with the necessary skills and experience to enable them to make informed decisions about their future.

For more information contact St Kilda Youth Services Telephone: (03) 9534 3685 or visit the website at www.skys.org.au

Inner Eastern Local Employment Network (IELLEN)

A Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) brings together local education providers, local employers, local councils and other interested people in their community to develop education and training pathways for local young people, especially those at risk of dropping out.

Contact the IELLEN on 8598 9033 or on the web at www.iellen.org.au

JobSupply Personnel (JSP)

JSP is a specialist vocational service that assists people with a mental illness. Assistance is tailored to individual needs and may cover all or parts of:

• Career identification, choice or exploration
• Resume construction, job application and job seeking strategies
• Assistance in regard to individual rights in relation to work
• Jobs in jeopardy assistance and employer assistance
• On and off the job support, which is generally provided for a six months period and may be ongoing where required.

15 Cromwell Road, South Yarra 3141
Telephone: (03) 9827 0555 or via the web at www.prahranmission.org.au

SLINGSHOT

Training and support for young people who have a passion for starting a small business/self-employment opportunity.

Telephone 9680 8249 of check the website at www.slingshot.org.au

Telephone information

Youth Allowance Information Line Telephone 132 490

Commonwealth Government sites

Centrelink - www.centrelink.gov.au 
Telephone  13 10 21
Delivering services, programs and payments for government departments. Includes details on the Youth Allowance. 94 York Street South Melbourne.

Commonwealth Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST) - www.dest.gov.au 
Excellent resources for those seeking employment.

Department of Defence - Australian Defence Force - www.defencejobs.gov.au
The Australian Defence Force (Army, Navy & Air Force) provides excellent career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for young men and women over 17 years of age.  Phone the Defence Force Recruiting Hotline on 131901. 

New Apprenticeships - www.newapprenticeships.gov.au 
Detailed information on the Federal Government's new apprenticeships scheme. Includes specific information for employers, school students and job seekers.

Victorian Government sites

Centre for Adult Education (CAE) - www.cae.edu.au
The CAE is the largest provider of adult and community education in Victoria. Courses are available weekdays, evenings and most weekends.  

Victorian Department of Education & Training (DET) - www.det.vic.gov.au 
Providing opportunities to benefit from high-quality education and training.

Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE) - www.otte.vic.gov.au 
Excellent resources for students and jobseekers including apprenticeships and traineeships including links to all Victorian TAFE Colleges and Universities. 

Office of Youth - www.youth.vic.gov.au 
Contact and program information for the Minister for Youth Affairs and the Office for Youth.  Also includes information about youth rights at work.

TAFE Virtual College - www.tafevc.com.au
The TAFE Virtual College website contains over 1000 learning modules offered, for enrolment, by 80 registered training providers in Victoria.  If you wish to study from the comfort of your home and you are considering an accredited TAFE Program, the TAFE VC allows you to enrol online and be accepted for study at a cost similar to on-campus study.

Victorian Education Channel - www.education.vic.gov.au 
Provided by the Department of Education and Training (DET). Enhanced public access and discovery of educational resources for students of all ages, teachers, parents and the wider community, including links to all Victorian TAFE Colleges and Universities.

Victorian Government Graduate Recruitment Scheme www.careers.vic.gov.au/
Excellent career opportunities in the Victorian Government for graduates.

Youthcentral - www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au 
Victorian Government youth website youthcentral is a State Government initiative for Victorians aged 12 to 25. It provides information about jobs and careers, studying and training, travel and transport, managing money, opportunities to get involved and much more.

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Youth & Recreation Services.