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Southern Downs Industry Education Association (SDIEA)
SDIEA was founded in 1998 and incorporated in 1999, as a not for profit organisation, providing a coordinated approach to structured work placements as part of the Vocational Education & Training system in schools. Since then SDIEA have focused on developing and delivering skills training and experience to improve the lives of young people on the Southern Downs.
Employing more than 50 people each year in permanent & voluntary positions and with over 2000 graduated clients, Delivering programs funded by the Queensland Government - Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, including Get Set for Work, Youth Skills, Work Skills Traineeships and Community Work Skills courses, facilitating PCYC’s Braking the Cycle program as well as a growing number of short courses and tickets to meet local skillset demand.
Governed by a NFP Board, SDIEA is committed to improving access to skills training and support and has board members responsible for industry, education, youth and community.
Types of programs delivered by SDIEA
- Structured work placements
- Mentoring
- Work readiness program for disengaged young people, Jobs Pathway Program
- Career & Transition Services
- Warwick Youth Links
- Parent career development support program
- Youth Support Coordinators
- Youth Connections
- Special projects
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Southern Downs Industry Education Association (SDIEA)'s Industries
- Administrative and Support Services
- Educations and Training
Opportunities
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Youth Employment Success opportunity Booth at Career Day logo
Booth at Career Day
Hosting a stall at organised career fairs to introduce job seekers to a business or industry.
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Business Walkthrough
Introduce yourself to the industry and witness how the organisation operates.
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CV Review
Find out what employers are looking for. Make an impression, is your CV accurate, error-free, and shares your goals, level of experience and training.
Youth Employment Success opportunity Industry Entry Discussion logo
Industry Entry Discussion
Meet with workers and managers to discuss job expectations and what employers are looking for in a given industry.
Youth Employment Success opportunity Mock Interview logo
Mock Interview
A one-on-one learning experience, put your skills to the test and act like you are in a real world interview.
Youth Employment Success opportunity Desk Shadowing logo
Desk Shadowing
Live a ‘day in the life’ of a person in your job interest. See what they get up to day-to-day.
Youth Employment Success opportunity Skills Review logo
Skills Review
Coming together to discuss how your current skills align with a chosen industry and to assess future avenues for training and upskilling.
Youth Employment Success opportunity Coffee Catch-up logo
Coffee Catch-up
Grab a coffee and check in on your work and personal development progress.
Youth Employment Success opportunity Mentoring logo
Mentoring
A formal, work and personal development relationship between experienced local employers and you.
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School Assembly Presentation
Introducing school aged Youth to potential career and industry pathways.
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Volunteering
Volunteering for Youth Outreach Program