| Subject: | [youthgas] Elevate - A dynamic program for Youth - VIC/NSW only | | Date: | , March 11, 2008 04:47:40 (+0200) | | From: | ryanh <ryanh @....................au>
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(VIC/NSW only)
DO YOU KNOW A YOUNG PERSON WHO IS:
Aged between 15 & 19?
Looking for exciting & challenging activities?
Wanting to develop their leadership potential & learn practical skills?
Able to make a 12 month commitment?
Would benefit from being coached by an adult role model?
Then ELEVATE might be just the program for them!
What is Elevate?
The Elevate program is a partnership between Mission Australia & PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation. It is a dynamic, free program that runs for twelve months, linking young people with adult role models, or ‘coaches’, with activities designed to develop & enhance the young person’s leadership and employability skills, as well as their confidence and self-esteem.
The activities include two skills workshops; three overnight retreats;
recreational activities; career profiling; work experience and graduation. Also
included is a community project, where young people and their coaches put their
leadership skills into action by working in teams to complete a small project to
benefit the broader community.
What are the benefits for the young person?
-Leadership development
-Improved confidence/self esteem
-Access to support services & training opportunities
-New experiences & fun activities
-Make new friendships
-1:1 relationship with positive adult role model for 12 months
-Career guidance & development
-A brighter outlook and broader horizons
-Have a lot of fun and face new challenges, and much more!
“Elevate taught me that with effort and self discipline I can achieve whatever I
set my mind to” – Young person
Where do the coaches come from?
All coaches are PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) employees. All the coaches are
professional people with a wealth of leadership experience in the workplace and
want to share this experience with young people and make a difference in their
community. Each coach undertakes training to understand some of the issues facing
young people today.
“This was a fantastic experience. I was surprised how much I got out of the
program, not just what the young people got out of it.” - PwC Coach
Want to know more?
Recruitment for the 08/09 Programs will commence at the beginning of April.
Please note that all activities are run outside of normal school hours, and the
program is absolutely free of charge for young people. Most activities take place
in the CBD of Melbourne/Sydney. Young people need to be able to commit to
attending all activities which is, on average, a minimum of one per month.
For more information, or to arrange an information session for your network,
group of young people, or school, contact:
(Please enter the words 'Elevate enquiry' in the subject line of emails.)
VICTORIA:
Heather Ryan
Coordinator- Elevate VIC
Mission Australia
E: ryanh@missionaustralia.com.au
P: (03) 8615 2224
M: 0438 301 339
NEW SOUTH WALES:
Neil Davies
Coordinator - Elevate NSW
Mission Australia
E:daviesn@missionaustralia.com.au
P:(02) 9280 4630
M: 0408 115 520
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