Get Set For Work With PCYC Burdekin

The Get Set for Work program, run by Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Burdekin, targets 15-19-year-olds who have disengaged from school or are looking at additional skills to assist with attaining a job.

The program includes a Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational pathways, resume development and cover letter assistance, and access to first aid, RSA, and white cards.

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“Our Get Set for Work program is for youth aged 15 to 19 and is part of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative. The program aims to guide youths who have dropped out of school or need assistance to help towards gaining employment,” explains Rowan Scott, PCYC Burdekin Program Coordinator.

The Get Set for Work program is free, runs five days a week, and starts up again on January 27th, 2026. Success stories include participants landing jobs in travel agencies, engineering, and hospitality as well as a hardware supplier.

The program aims to build confidence and employability skills of participants.

PCYC Burdekin’s 2025 program saw participants gain statements of attainment in the Certificate II as well as opportunity to complete First Aid, RSA and White cards.

Past graduates often return to share their employment successes with the participants.

“Seeing the participants come in at the start, they’re a little nervous, a bit immature and unsure. By the end of the 10-week program, however, we start to see big changes in them when they complete their Certificate II or find work for example. It's a small reward for us but a big deal for them,” Rowan says with pride.

“Here at PCYC Burdekin, we also run a ‘Break the Cycle’ program, which helps participants obtain their 100 hours towards their learner's license. Like Get Set for Work, it’s free! We also provide a pick-up and drop-off service, which runs five days a week, from 9am to 3pm,” he says.

Both programs are designed to give participants more freedom and flexibility, while giving them a greater sense of self-worth and purpose. PCYC continues to support their participants even after the courses have concluded, providing ongoing assistance.

Businesses are encouraged to participate in the programs, with many seeing great success as a result of hiring entry-level workers.

Interested participants and businesses can contact Rowan Scott or Tamara Kemp for more information on: 0448 686 648.

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