Services

CONNECT, Northern Rivers delivers a number of programs for young people who are currently still at school and for young people who have recently left school.  CONNECT aims to keep young people engaged in school and to ensure that young people can gain valuable employment skills through connection to work placements.

CONNECT is currently delivering the following programmes:

Future Tracks

Assisting Young Indigenous Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 stay engaged.

School Based Traineeships



VET pathway for young Indigenous Students in Years 11 and 12.

Work It Out

For 15 to 19 year olds who are not in employment, education or training.

Work Placement

Work placements for students in Year 11 or 12 undertaking VET courses

These services are delivered throughout the Northern Rivers of NSW, from Tweed Heads to Grafton.  CONNECT Northern Rivers works closely with other providers delivering these services across NSW, including:

Mid Coast Connect ​

Mid Coast Connect provides services for young people in the area from Taree to Coffs harbour in NSW.

Careers Network​

Careers Network operates in the tablelands of NSW, including Tenterfield to Tamworth and out to Moree in NSW.