Traineeships for young people

The YES provides twelve-month traineeships in a variety of Victorian public sector departments and agencies. As well as on-the-job training, you’ll get mentoring support and enough time to complete studies for a relevant Certificate III or IV qualification.

The YES program is for unemployed young people aged between 15 and 29 years who are registered on the Jobs Victoria online hub or connected with Jobs Victoria services.

To be eligible for the program a trainee must:

• be aged between 15 and 29 years at the commencement of the traineeship;
• be unemployed or not working more than 15 hours per week;
• not be currently engaged in tertiary education; and
• have not attained a university level qualification (excluding certificate 1‑4 courses)

Priority is given to young people who:

• have left school without completing Year 12 or are at risk of leaving school early
• are from culturally diverse backgrounds
• are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• are at risk of homelessness
• are young offenders
• have a disability
• live in social housing.

Applications for the YES are made through Group Training Organisations (GTOs). If you are interested in applying, you can contact Jobs Victoria or a GTO listed below.

The YES Disability Stream provides sustainable employment and specific support for young people with a disability.

The YES Disability Stream is open to young people with a disability who:

• are aged between 15-29 years at the start of the traineeship
• are unemployed or working less than 15 hours per week (preference is given to those who have been unemployed for six months or more)
• are not currently studying tertiary education and do not have a post-school qualification (excluding Certificate I – IV courses)
• identify as having a disability that is permanent and unlikely to change
• have experienced challenges in securing sustainable employment.

Reasonable workplace adjustments will be made to ensure you can succeed in your new workplace. Trainees also receive additional support from a Disability Manager throughout their placement. This includes career transition support at the end of your placement.

1. Register with a Group Training Organisation (GTO) and ask them for an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. A list of participating GTOs is below.
2. Complete the EOI form with your GTO.
3. The GTO will send your completed EOI form and resume to Jobs Victoria on your behalf.

To start your job search and get personalised support looking for work, talk to a Jobs Victoria Advocate. Advocates can:

• share information and tips about getting a job
• assist you to find training, education and other opportunities to develop your skills.

Learn more or find an Advocate near you.