Residential Youth Programme New Zealand : Work Ethic Development

Premier Personnel Development is a reputable provider of experiential leadership skill development, professional team building and personnel development programmes with a focus on outdoor education. We also run a residential youth programme aimed at developing the work ethic of young people. We offer on-site accommodation at Lake Taupo New Zealand.

INTRODUCTION

Premier Personnel Development is contracted by the Ministry of Social Development (Work and Income) to deliver the Work Ethic Residential Training programme.

This programme is a six week residential course for registered unemployed youth aged 18 - 24 years. The aim of the course is to:

Develop in each participant the attitude employers want.
Link participants who successfully complete the course, directly with job opportunities, or further training which in turn is directly linked to employment opportunities.

CHOICE & CONSEQUENCE

Choice and Consequence is the strategy used to focus the attention and effort of participants. They learn that poor quality of life and lost opportunities often are a direct reflection of poor personal choice.

PHILOSOPHY

The programme philosophy is to transform the abstract term, "Work Ethic" into tangible work attributes.

First and foremost, employers want people with the right attitude. The personal qualities listed here form the foundation of the attitude employers' demand. Every participant is exercised and assessed on these qualities throughout the programme.

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Teamwork and competition are major features of the programme. Each team is led by a staff Team Leader.

All participants receive one-on-one guidance throughout the course

Personal challenge (both physical and emotional ), confront participants so as to develop self esteem, confidence and trust.

The programme has a zero tolerance for drug abuse and a voluntary drug test is conducted at the end of the course.

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Maintenance Functions. Participants perform, or assist with all functions necessary to sustain the daily routine of the programme.

Like Skills. Skills fundamental to personal health and welfare are addressed.

Driver Licensing. The programme provides participants with the opportunity to obtain a Learner License.

Physical Training. Daily physical training is conducted to develop aerobic fitness and stamina.

Teambuilding. Emphasis is placed on teamwork throughout the programme.

Extended Outdoor Pursuits. Abseiling, caving, rock climbing and improvised camping are examples of the types of pursuits the programme employs.

MANAGING PARTICIPANT & EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS

Managing the expectations of each Participant is a key function of the Programme. Where Participants express interest in a vocation, but fail to meet the entry criteria, deliberate effort is made to facilitate other achievable employment options.

Similarly, the expectations of organisations and agencies that recruit directly from the programme are carefully managed to ensure the employer, or trainer receives a suitable recruit. Employers and industry training providers visit each course.

Managing expectations is a key function in achieving the outcomes of this programme. On average 81% of participants who complete the course, or leave prematurely to commence employment or industry training; enter sustainable, full time, paid employment.

REFERRAL PROCESS

This programme is readily available to unemployed youth registered with Work and Income.

The referral process requires participants to be referred by their Work and Income Case Manager.

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I feel there is no contest between this course and any other … I have made many new friends, plus I'm leaving with a job!.

Rhys

This course [was better than] all the other courses I have been on. It showed me a lot of things and I've got a better view of what I need to do job wise etc. The staff was too much and pretty understanding. It's been an awesome 6 weeks and I thoroughly enjoyed everything.

Anahera

Richard Cairns as the Course Director is an awesome person - very [fair] person and I believe he suits the position and I think overall that this is the best course I've been on so far and our team manager and team leaders are so awesome that you can't let go. I leave with a job opportunity.

Celeste

I've really enjoyed the six weeks that I had on this course. It made me think hard about my future . I see a lot of opportunities out there for me. I've gained a lot of confidence and I'm more determined than ever to go out there and achieve my goals. I've met and made numerous friends. The staff was awesome.

Hope

At first I didn't want to be here. But I ended up liking it. It taught me a lot about myself the exercises and all the bush craft was very new to me. I would recommend this course to anybody. The behaviour of the staff was alright and I gained a lot of confidence and knowledge about a whole range of different things. Thanks for paying for my license and first aid.

Erena