The Youth Employment Pathways Program (YEPP) connects and supports young people (aged 15 – 24 years) from the Melbourne North-West Metro area to build their skills and confidence into work within different industries.

We support participants with a variety of skill-building activities and opportunities to gain key accreditations through short courses. We partner with local industries and businesses that provide entry-level employment as well as pathways to apprenticeships and traineeships.

We connect industries who are experiencing skill shortages to talented young people who are looking for work in Melbourne’s North-West region.

What's involved?

Explore businesses and career opportunities

Participants will visit and learn about different industries through workplace tours and key guest speakers.

Undertake paid job placements

Participants will be paid while undertaking a short job trial in one of the selected industries.

Mentoring

Participants will have support from an industry mentor, offering one-on-one guidance during their job trial.

Undertake a 1-day short course

Participants will access to key job accreditations such as: Construction White Cards; Responsible Serving Alcohol, Responsible Service of Food; First Aid; Barista and Café Operations and others.

Work towards an apprenticeship or traineeship

Participants will prepare for an apprenticeship or traineeship opportunities by diverse activities and workshops during the program.

Who can join?

To be part of the YEPP program, a young person must be:
• 15-24 years old
• Connected to Melbourne’s north-west metro area
• Looking to invest in your future
• Looking for a job

How to refer a young person

We are accepting referrals from Workforce Australia Employment Services providers in the North-West Melbourne metro area from now until early 2025.

If you have any queries, please contact program coordinator Lorena Rios at yepp@mmvllen.org.au

Click below to fill out our referral form.

Refer a Young Person