The National Green Jobs Corps (NGJC) project – a 26-week environmental training program offered in partnership with the Australian Government and Conservation Volunteers in Bendigo – 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 the project, the group of 18 young people from the Bendigo area will have the chance to work on the restoration of native habitat environment, construction and installation of nesting boxes to improve biodiversity values, fencing or critical ecological and historic sites, assisting in fuel reduction prior to the summer fire season, and track maintenance and erosion control.
These projects involve working with conservation and community groups, Parks Victoria and the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment. Participants will also work towards a Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management.
Mission Australia’s Victoria Regional Manager, Anthony Moore, said the young people were 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 young people in Bendigo to get real work experience in on-the-ground projects and continue building on the success of earlier projects this year.
“As part of today’s launch we’ll also officially commend our recent graduates who successfully undertook the program at the beginning of 2010,” Mr Moore said.
Date: Thursday, 11th November 2010
Time: 11.30am
Where: Lake Weeroona BBQ Area, cnr Midland Highway Bendigo
Interview and photo opportunities:
- Anthony Moore, Victoria Regional Manager, Mission Australia
- Tracee Vassallo, NGJC Acting Manager, Mission Australia
- Iain Wilson, Team Officer
- National Green Jobs Corps participants
Media inquiries: Paul Andrews on (02) 9219 2080 / 0409 665 495
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