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 20 young Victorians will have the chance to work on revegetation at Kingston Park reserve and Hovells Park, protecting dune and endangered species, provide support to community groups, stabilising dune systems and build community awareness.
These projects involve working with conservation and community groups including Conservation Volunteers Australia, Bellarine Catchment Network, Barwon Coast committee of Management Inc and the City of Greater Geelong. Participants will also work towards a Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management.
John McAulay, Mission Australia’s spokesperson, said the team were looking forward to making a difference to the local environment and picking up skills for the future.
“We’re excited to announce these projects 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 McAulay said.
Date: Thursday, 7 October 2010
Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm
Where: Tock Building Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Carpark, (end of Point Lonsdale Road), Point Lonsdale.
Interview and photo opportunities:
- John McAulay, NGJC Manager, Mission Australia
- Graeme Allen, Conservation Volunteers Australia
- National Green Jobs Corps participants
- Emily Lehmann on (03) 9600 0006 / 0421 852 501 or emilyl@fenton.com.au
- Rachael Nightingale on (03) 9600 0006 / 0449 881 980 or Rachael@fenton.com.au
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