Youth Indigenous Education in Logistics Disciplines

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1 Youth Indigenous Education in Disciplines The Chartered Institute of & Western Australia Section (CILTA WA) has proudly launched an initiative specifically focussed on indigenous students in Year 11 and 12 throughout Western Australia. This unique and special programme is aimed at preparing indigenous students for entry into the workforce into the many facets of transport and logistics throughout the state. The programme is owned and managed by CILTA WA facilitating education providers, schools and government and industry for eventual placement of successful students into the workforce. Our indigenous advisers are actively involved in the programme through cultural awareness guidelines and recommendations for supporting the students through their development. Photo: Students from Yule Brook College with presenters at the Project YIELD launch including CILTA (WA) Chair Jamie Bradford, Challenger Inst of Tech. General Manager Training Services Melanie Sorensen, and Hon Ken Wyatt MP.

2 Youth Indigenous Education in Disciplines The Programme The Programme works via Project YIELD sourcing funding via government and industry channels, with approved education providers delivering school-based Cert II, III and IV training of &, and courses. The Schools Schools can participate by contacting Project YIELD and advising of their VET programmes which are self-delivered. Project YIELD will collect data from relevant schools detailing the course details plus numbers of indigenous students in their programmes. Alternatively, schools can request information from Project YIELD to provide details of approved education providers who can provide school-based delivery of transport and logistics and warehousing courses. The Students Students are the most important part of project YIELD. Students are identified and directed into the programmes by the schools. Students from Year 11 and 12 are included in the programme. Schools may determine if Year 10 students should participate in awareness programmes designed to stimulate their interest to participate in Year 11. The Educations Providers Project YIELD aims to identify education providers within relevant state regions to provide education within their relevant regions. This will see Perth and regional education providers focussed on their own regions. Follow-On Support This is an important aspect of Project YIELD. We will aim to facilitate mentors from within the CILTA (WA), general industry, government agencies and our indigenous advisors. This mentoring will commence during the school education stage and continue into the employment stage.

3 Youth Indigenous Education in Disciplines At the Completion of Schooling Indigenous students are armed with Cert II, III or IV in & or, and are facilitated through the goals of Project YIELD to obtain employment with metropolitan Perth and regional WA companies. Gender and Regions Project YIELD has an equal gender uptake criteria, as well as equal metropolitan and regional uptake of indigenous students. The Industry The transport and logistics industry is a significant employer throughout Western Australia. Its services are extremely important to the revenue of the government and companies working in this resource-rich state. Project YIELD aims to support the states transport and logistics task by providing avenues for indigenous youth to enter a career in transport and logistics in any industry sector including mining, retail, oil and gas, air/sea/rail logistics service providers, food industry, sports, tourism and entertainment industries. Whilst mining and oil & gas are the primary users of transport and logistics services in Western Australia, the education gained via Project YIELD is adaptable to all industries. Funding Will be sourced via requests to government and industry partners, with funds received being allocated to the cost of providing the education. If external education providers are required, the funding will support the delivery of education programmes. Our Supporters Project YIELD is a not-for-profit volunteer organisation and relies on support from government and industry to keep the programme running.

4 Youth Indigenous Education in Disciplines An example of school based education programmes provided by Challenger Institute of Technology Perth for (1) and (2). SCHOOL CHALLINGER INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY YEAR 11 W917 W917 W925 W938 Certificate IV in W942 Diploma of Bachelor of Commerce, and Supply Chain (eligible for advanced standing) YEAR 12 W925 Entry Level Storeman Operator Senior Storeman Team Leader Supervisory Role Supervisor Coordinator Procurement / Purchasing Senior Operational and Strategic SCHOOL CHALLINGER INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY YEAR 11 W919 YEAR 12 W919 Certificate II in W931 Certificate III in W942 Diploma of Bachelor of Commerce, and Supply Chain (eligible for advanced standing) W931 Entry Level Dispatch and Receivables Senior Level Dispatch and Receivables Procurement / Purchasing Senior Operational and Strategic

5 Youth Indigenous Education in Disciplines Contacts Kim Friis KSJ FCILT Chair E: P: Jamie Bradford FCILT CPL Coordinator E: P: Project YIELD initiative and all rights are owned by CILTA (WA) CILTA (WA) is proud to be leading the way in preparing Western Australian indigenous youth and help them into their first jobs. Our logo was designed by renowned local Nyoongar artist Peter Farmer and represents a central pathway linking communities (path and circles). The three rising pillars (in the top left) represent learning, development and support of youth, and the three rising pillars (on the bottom right) represent resilience, dedication and strength. This logo truly represents Project YIELD, its initiatives and direction and outcomes.