Village, training company and college form partnership

A partnership agreement has been signed by Peninsula Village, Brisbane Water Secondary College and Youth Connections to support local youth and endeavour to address the youth unemployment rate within the local area.

Peninsula Village executive assistant Ms Linda Grant said the agreement would see 10 school-based trainees employed, supported from a funding pool gained by group training company, YC Industry Link.

"This partnership has been developed over many years in conjunction with Brisbane Water Secondary College with formal training provided at the trade school," said Ms Grant.

"The key principle is a spirit of collaboration where parties acknowledge and honour our different agendas with the underlying goal to seek meaningful employment for the youth of the Peninsula.

"The school-based traineeship is a key partnership for all parties," said Ms Grant.

Peninsula Village CEO Mr Shane Neaves said the agreement was "a great opportunity and acknowledges our commitment to our community to assist, where possible, the wider community and enhance the youth's awareness of the opportunities the aged care sector has for employment options".

Media Release, 4 Apr 2013

Linda Grant, Peninsula Village