More young people can improve their career outcomes thanks to the latest of the Australian Government's National Careers Institute (NCI) Partnership Grants.
Minister for Skills and Training, the Hon Brendan O'Connor MP, said the competitive, merit-based grants program provides funding for organisations to deliver innovative career guidance services for people at all stages of their careers.
"Round four of the NCI Partnership Grants program will fund projects with a focus on helping young people with their education, training and employment decisions," Minister O'Connor said.
"More than $2.4 million will go to nine projects that will make sure young people get all the opportunities they deserve to get into a rewarding career.
"The nine new projects will be delivered around Australia and cover industries including agriculture, early childhood education, and health.
"Many projects will also help disadvantaged groups of young people and those whose careers have been impacted by COVID-19, including young women, disengaged youth, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and migrants.
"Projects will be delivered by education, training, employment and careers organisations, community groups, Aboriginal corporations and local governments to help young people to improve career outcomes and create education and training pathways."
Round four is specifically focused on supporting young people with their career decisions. This round builds on the previous NCI Partnership Grants funding rounds and is an important service to help people make career decisions.
There are now 79 projects supporting people across Australia. These projects help women to re-enter the workforce or change careers, young people plan their next steps, and students in primary school and Years 7-10 improve their career outcomes.
