First Stop

What is First Stop?

First Stop is a free service that helps young people make decisions about further education, training and employment pathways.

First Stop acts as the first point of contact for young people who require assistance and information about the options in training and education available to them.

Providing personalised assistance to meet individual needs, First Stop is a youth-friendly careers and pathways resource centre.

With regular up to date information on training and career options, First Stop caters to the needs of young people as well as referring them to other support services.

First Stop has services based at Croydon, Wantirna and Prahran campuses. All sites are easily accessible by public transport and have disabled access.

First Stop is for:

Young people, parents, schools, careers teachers, youth workers and anyone that wants to find out how to re- engage at school or move from school to further education, training or employment.

Services provided:

• Career planning
• Training advice
• Supported referrals to education training and employment programs
• Support to Youth workers and services
• Workshops on education and training options

Pathway options provided:

• Supported return to school
• School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs)
• CGEA- Certificate in General Education
• VCAL Year 11 & 12
• Non school flexible VCE
• VET courses
• Vocational Taster programs
• Welfare and support programs
• Pre-Apprenticeships
• Referrals to support services

What will you find at First Stop?

• A relaxed youth-friendly atmosphere
• Assistance and support in accessing career pathways, further education and training options
• Industry, training and career information brochures (including TAFE and University handbooks)
• Qualified and experienced staff
• Information sessions on industry and training options
• Support with resume writing and job search
• Support with access to work placement, work experience, traineeships and apprenticeships