Youth Employment Scheme (YES)

Jobs Victoria offer a range of  Youth Employment Programs which focus on providing young people with experience working in the government, health and community services sectors.

Youth Employment Scheme (YES)

The Youth Employment Scheme (YES) provides young people aged 15 to 29 with an opportunity to work in the Victorian Public Service (including health and community services) for 12 months while completing accredited training.

How does the program work?

The program:

• offers 12-month entry-level traineeship positions in the Victorian Public Service
• provides accredited training
• helps young people to gain paid work experience, qualifications and training that lead to sustainable employment.

The program has a focus on addressing barriers to employment. Priority is given to young people who:

• • have left school without completing Year 12 or, in the case of Australian School-based Traineeships, are at risk of leaving school early
  • are from culturally diverse backgrounds
  • are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • are at risk of homelessness
  • are young offenders
  • have a disability
  • live in social housing.