Get hands-on experience
A career in youth work is an opportunity to support young people and help shape their lives.
The Top Blokes Traineeship Program – supported by Ronald Geoffrey Arnott Foundation – is your gateway.
Youth work is rewarding and fun – but it can also be challenging. That’s why we created the Traineeship Program to meaningfully support young adults looking to gain the practical skills and qualifications to make a real impact on the lives of young people.
Skills and Impact
The lowdown
Gain a Cert IV in Youth Work while you work directly with boys and young men across schools and community groups. Earn while you learn through real-world experience in a supportive and fun culture, all while being supported by expert guidance from our team.
Meet Trainee Hayden
from Participant to Mentor
Through the 18-week program, Hayden discovered his own potential and the power of having someone believe in you. “I realised people saw something in me I didn’t see in myself,” he shared.
He joined Top Blokes as a Trainee Youth Worker, undertaking a Certificate V in Youth Work at TAFE and spending a year with Top Blokes to gain practical, hands-on experience. Now a fully qualified Youth Worker, he reflects the organisation’s mission: to empower young men to become positive leaders in their communities.
I’m keen, What’s Next?
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