Prepared by Annie Fergusson, Project Manager, Learn to Earn, DFEEST
Government of South Australia
Many of the participants are now employed, undertaking a traineeship/apprenticeship, enrolled in courses for 2005, or have returned to school.
During February 2004 - December 2004, approximately 100 young people participated in a full time Learn to Earn project at one of various TAFE SA locations. Released earlier this year, The Evaluation of the Learn to Earn program has shown that the innovative approach used in the six projects has been extremely successful in engaging many of the young people to develop new skills, build self esteem and confidence and to make decisions regarding their future training and/or employment options.
