The 26-week environmental training program – offered in partnership with the Australian Government – offers young people, aged 17 to 24 years, a combination of work experience, skill development and accredited training to equip them with the skills necessary for future employment in green and climate change industries.
During their time on the project, a group of 10 young Victorians will have the chance to work on riparian revegetation and river stabilisation works, land regeneration through tree and vegetation plantings and mosquito, weed and pest control.
These projects involve working with conservation and community groups, Parks Victoria and East Gippsland Shire. Participants will also work towards a Certificate II in Horticulture at the Community College East Gippsland Inc.
Anthony Moore, Mission Australia’s Gippsland Regional Manager, said the team is looking forward to making a difference to the local environment and picking up skills for the future.
“We’re excited to announce this project that will provide more opportunities for youths to get experience in on-ground projects and continue building on the success of earlier projects this year.
“We also look forward to officially commending our recent graduates, who successfully undertook the program at the beginning of 2010,” Mr Moore said.
Date: Thursday, 30 September 2010
Time: 10:00 to 11:00am
Where: Mission Australia Bairnsdale Office, 68 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale.
Interview and photo opportunities:
- Anthony Moore, Gippsland Regional Manager, Mission Australia
- John McAulay, NGJC Manager, Mission Australia
- Yasmin Aly, Parks Victoria
- Ed Brown, East Gippsland Shire Environmental Team Officer
- National Green Jobs Corps participants
Media inquiries:
- Emily Lehmann on (03) 9600 0006 / 0421 852 501 or emilyl@fenton.com.au
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