WHO WE ARE
AT A
GLANCE
NT FOCUSED
YEARS In OPERATION
COMMITMENT
OUR
HISTORY
The NT Industry Training Bureau Inc. (NTITB) was formed in 1998 by the six Training Boards and Councils operating in the Northern Territory. The organisation was created to provide broad industry support and expertise for Territorians to gain maximum advantage from the ‘New Apprenticeship Centres’ established by the Federal Government. Work placements were supported, and over time NTITB developed a range of services to support Territorians to gain access to, and benefit from, opportunities in education, training and employment.
In 2003, the operational arm of ‘YouthWorX NT’ was created. This reflected the range of school-to-work and employability skills programs and projects that the organisation was providing. YouthWorX NT is now a widely recognised brand in industry, business, school and community networks.
The foundation principles of working together and developing programs in response to identified need continue to guide the work of NTITB. Today NTITB provides a range of diverse programs which include life and career coaching and the delivery of services to support employability skills for Territorians. NTITB - more commonly known as YouthWorX NT - is widely recognised for its ability to deliver high quality projects and programs with measurable outcomes across diverse groups and programs in the Northern Territory.
TIMELINE OF
KEY EVENTS
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Encompass
This program provides participants with one-on-one holistic supports in health and wellbeing, further education, community action and connections through positive relationships, all with a focus on employment to help support their individual journey.
2021 - Current
DARWIN
LEADERSHIP
Social Practice Learning Hub
The SPLH was developed to deliver specialist training to Territory Families employees over five years. Training is offered across the Territory in Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy, to ensure that professionals working in the NT Government, community service agencies and schools have access to the best-practice skills, tools and knowledge required to serve our communities.
2020-2025
ACROSS THE NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
CareerStart Pre-Employment Programs
Digital Technology - Electrotech – Automotive – Community Services – Construction - Hospitality In collaboration with an RTO such as Charles Darwin University or Alana Kaye these Pre-employment programs provided young people with the opportunity to gain essential skills and increase their ability to commence and successfully complete an apprenticeship or traineeship and sustain employment.
2014 - Current
DARWIN
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Career Launchpad (DSS)
The Career Launchpad service provided one-on-one, specialised career coaching and vocational support for talented young people with different abilities in their transition from school and into the world of work.
2020-Current
DARWIN
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Transition to Work Service
Australian Government The service provides vocational guidance and a range of skills and capabilities building activities to young people aged between 15 to 21 years who live in the service in Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston.
2016-2022
DARWIN, CASUARINA, PALMERSTON
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Career Launchpad (NDIS)
The Career Launchpad (Pilot) service provided one-on-one, specialised career coaching and vocational support for talented young people with different abilities in their transition from school and into the world of work.
2019-2020
DARWIN
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Virtual Jobs Fair (Australian Government)
Coordinate, manage and deliver the event and other related activities. The Virtual Jobs Fair Provide job seekers and employers with the opportunity to connect virtually about the skills they are looking for and available job opportunities.
2020
DARWIN
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Skills Employment and Career Expos (SECE)
For 8 years YWNT has delivered SECE in Darwin, Alice Springs and regional areas. SECE provided a forum for employers, students and job seekers to engage in labour market discussions and explore opportunities.
2014 - 2020
DARWIN
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Job Club
Based on our earlier Job Club, for young people aged 16-24 years in the Darwin YWCA Youth Diversion program in collaboration with NT Police. This included career exploration, goal setting, job search, vocational education and training, pathways to traineeships and work experience.
2015-2020
DARWIN
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Job Club (WISE Employment) programs
Included career exploration and personal goal setting to achieve vocational pathways. These tailored courses are aimed at improving participants' job search skills and include skills audits, creating effective resumes, interview techniques and career investigation. Outcome: 200 jobseekers from diverse backgrounds participated in the workshops and had individually tailored employment plans completed.
2019
DARWIN
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
National Disability Service Katherine Community Inclusion Project
Part of the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), this Project explored innovative approaches to transitioning young people with a disability from school into community inclusive participation.
2015-2016
KATHERINE
ENGAGEMENT
Community Development & Participation Project – Katherine
Three short term projects to increase the engagement and capacity of services in the Katherine and surrounding region. They were: Work experience & exposure; Training development; Workforce development.
2015
KATHERINE
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Our Futures Deadly Way
A partnership with the Council of Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services (CAAPS) and BCA National Training. This program provided Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in residential rehabilitation in Darwin with a holistic, scaffolded approach to employment and career goal and pathway planning, and foundation skills training.
2015
ACROSS THE NT
ENGAGEMENT
NDS Katherine Community Inclusion Pilot Project
In partnership with Step Out Community Access Service, Kintore street School, to explore innovative approaches to facilitate community inclusion including social and economic participation for people with a disability living in Katherine. To explore new opportunities for people with disability to have more choice and control over all aspects of their lives and the supports they use.
2015
KATHERINE
PARTNERSHIP
School Business Community Partnership Brokers Program
Delivered in two regions in remote Northern Territory with Partnership Brokers working across sectors to facilitate partnerships focused on improving education and transition to work outcomes for young people in Darwin and remote communities.
2010-2015
REMOTE NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Skills Audit
Developed and delivered for the Department of Corrections to assist in the selection of suitable training and employment programs for women as part of their pre-release strategy. Outcome: 14 women prepared for further training post release. 5 new courses put on scope by the RTO
2013-2014
ACROSS THE NT
LEADERSHIP
Guiding Circles leaders' training
Training delivered to people working with vulnerable young people. This holistic approach combines a traditional Aboriginal worldview with contemporary career development concepts.
2014
ACROSS THE NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
National Youth Week
Media workshops were offered for young people to get a taste of working with different media equipment, and learn new skills in digital photography, simple animation and video. Activities were held in Wugularr, Katherine and Binjari.
2014
ACROSS THE NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Skills 21
Supporting YP with Down Syndrome transiting from school to work to seek further education, training opportunities and employment, including job-shadowing opportunities.
2013-2014
ACROSS THE NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Australian Apprenticeships Access Program – Group Training NT
Preparing participants (15-24 years) to identify career options, identify local potential host employers and develop job seeking skills as well as employability and personal skills.
2010-2013
ACROSS THE NT
LEADERSHIP
Future Jobs Forum
2011-2012
ACROSS THE NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
WorXskills Program
Equity Grant
Correctional Services
2011-2012
ACROSS THE NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
NTG NT Careers Expos
To retain or re-engage Participants in the school environment through to completion of year 12 or its equivalent; to engage or re-engage Participants in non school-based education, vocational learning and training; and prepare Participants for effective engagement in Job Network activities.
2010-2012
Darwin, NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Wise Employment/ Diversity Wise ProgramGroup Training NT
This program explored employability skills and how to successfully find a job. Participant would participate in skills exploration and how to present themselves well, resume work, applying for jobs and developing interviews skills.
2011
ACROSS THE NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Remote Careers Days
Groote Eylandt – Jabiru Career days held in remote communities highlighting the variety and range of local jobs available on community.
2010-2011
ACROSS THE NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
DEEWR Youth Pathways
To retain or re-engage Participants in the school environment through to completion of year 12 or its equivalent; to engage or re-engage Participants in non school-based education, vocational learning and training; and prepare Participants for effective engagement in Job Network activities.
2009
Darwin, NT
LEADERSHIP
Stronger Smarter Sisters Leadership-Mentor Camp
To retain or re-engage Participants in the school environment through to completion of year 12 or its equivalent; to engage or re-engage Participants in non school-based education, vocational learning and training; and prepare Participants for effective engagement in Job Network activities.
2009
Darwin, NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Katherine Region Youth Action Group
Families, Housing, Communities and Indigenous Affairs YouthWorX NT engaged to link with and strengthen existing measures to address current gaps in youth diversionary activities. Including safe and healthy activities and alternative to drinking and other forms of substance abuse.
2008-2009
Darwin, NT
ENGAGEMENT
Katherine Community Capacity and Engagement Project
Katherine Community Capacity and Engagement Project Focused on work experience, capacity building and workforce development. This includes consulting with employers and vulnerable young people who had left school to develop a best practice work experience model for young job seekers, identifying the capacity of local service providers to deliver pre-employment training to and Coaching Young People for Success training. Outcome: Best practice work experience guide for employers and 30 trained practitioners.
2015
KATHERINE
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Work Ready Program (GTNT)
This School-to-Work Transition Program facilitated Years 10, 11 and 12 students taking part in Work Experience placement. Working with young people and employers to facilitate the work experience with a view to gaining an apprenticeship or traineeship.
2006-2012
Darwin, NT
LEADERSHIP
School and Industry Leaders Forums
Australian Government, Dept of Education, Science and Training
2007-2009
Darwin, NT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Australian Apprenticeships Access Program - Mission Australia
Work readiness skills training for young people on Centrelink
2009
Darwin, NT
COLLABORATION
Connecting Industry with Schools
To connect schools with employers who registered their interest in participating in school to work transition activities.
2007
Darwin, NT
PARTNERSHIPS
(DEST/DEEWR) Local Community Partnerships
This program is designed to foster a strategic, whole of community approach to improving education and transition outcomes for all young people under the age of 24.
• Adopt-a-School Project
• Career Transition Support Program
2004
Darwin, NT
EXPANSION
YouthWorX NT operational arm launched
2003
Darwin, NT
OPERATIONAL
(ECEF/DEST) Structured Workplacement Centre
(Darwin VET in Schools Workplacement Centre) Coordination and management of VETiS Workplacement opportunities for Year 9 – 12 students studying VET in the Darwin region.
2000-2004
Darwin, NT
OPERATIONAL
New Apprenticeship Centre NT
1998
Darwin, NT
FORMATION
NTITB Formed
The NT Industry Training Bureau Inc. (NTITB) was formed by the six Training Advisory Councils operating in the Northern Territory.
1998
Darwin, NT
