For young people to escape the cycle of poverty and build resilience, it is essential that they are given the opportunity to develop the skills they need to gain employment. This is exactly what is happening in Armadale, Western Australia where World Vision, with help from PwC People Giving, is helping Indigenous young people reach their full potential. Through the Armadale Noongar Corporation Experimental Training and Employment project, young people are gaining marketable skills while redeveloping a property, gifted by the Western Australian Government, into a new community culture centre.
Currently there are 10 trade employees in the program, in the areas of landscaping, plumbing and painting. All are getting their trades certificates through the local TAFE and have passed the first phase, gaining a Certificate I in Horticulture and Construction. The young people are now entering the Certificate II course. World Vision’s program has been so successful that it has led to the establishment of a commercial operation, providing further employment for the young people. A mentor is now helping to develop further commercial projects for the young people to participate in.
This kind of project fits perfectly in PwC’s model of responsible leadership. It is adding to the sustainability of communities and providing hope and self-determination for young people who face significant challenges.
