The Vocational Partnerships Group Open Day

As one of the country's leading youth service providers, the Vocational Partnerships Group have been helping disadvantaged young people for over 13 years. This morning the not-for-profit organisation held an open day at their new Innisfail office at 158a Edith Street.

The group runs Youth Connections, a program aimed at re-connecting vulnerable 14-18 year-olds with education by providing support tailored to an individual's particular needs. It assists students who are considering dropping out to develop the life skills and strategies that will allow them to stay in school. The program also helps those that have already dropped out of school to find work or further training opportunities. The new building has a computer room where young people can access typing or maths courses, or work on their resumes. It also has a kitchen where staff teach basic cooking skills. 

Diane Moorcroft of Vocational Partnerships Group at this morning's Open Day

The group will be opening their doors again tomorrow morning, 19 April 2013, between 10am-12pm and are happy to show people around the new building and explain more about the services they provide. 

                Vocational Partnerships Group, 158a Edith Street, Innisfail Phone:4061 7288

Carrie Smith (left) from Innisfail State School and Diane Moorcroft (right) of Vocational Partnerships Group work on a "Hands of Friendship" painting during the VPG Open Day

Carrie Smith from Innisfail State School adds her handprint to the "Hands of Friendship" painting during the VPG Open Day