Thrive - Youth Pathways Program

Thrive is designed to equip young people aged 16 to 25 with the necessary skills for entering the workforce or pursuing further studies, helping you feel confident and set for your next steps in work or study. The program will feature a series of skills-based short courses and workshops.

Short courses and workshops

White Card Certification

This White Card Accredited Training equips participants with the knowledge and certification required to work safely on construction sites across Australia.

You will learn:

  • Workplace health and safety laws
  • Identifying and reporting hazards
  • Responding to incidents 
  • Preventing accidents

Course details:

📅 Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025
⏱️ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 329 Dorcas St, South Melbourne

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Food Safety Training

Are you 16–25 and live, work or study in the City of Port Phillip? Boost your skills with this FREE nationally recognised 4-hour training, perfect for anyone looking to work in hospitality.

You will learn:
Follow hygiene procedures
Handle food safely
Identify food hazards
Prevent contamination

Gain skills for roles like cook, kitchen hand, bar staff, front of house, events, and more.

Complete the course and receive a Food Safety Handler certificate to help you land jobs in cafés, bars, hotels, aged care and festivals across Victoria.

Course details:

📅 Date: Tuesday 15 July 2025
⏱️ Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Betty Day Centre, St Kilda

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