IMPACT Trades & Manufacturing Pathways

IMPACT Trades and Manufacturing Pathways

Are you a young person curious about a future in trades or manufacturing?

Join us for an interactive 2-day program designed to give you skills, hands-on experience and learn more about potential study and work pathways in trades and manufacturing.

• Earn a White Card - a mandatory requirement for anyone wanting to work in the trades and manufacturing industries

• Participate in engaging and practical activities to gain insight into the trades and manufacturing industries

• Hear from guest speakers about study pathways and career journeys

• Explore career options across trades and manufacturing through site visits, demonstrations and conversations with industry professionals

Program details:

• Day 1: Wednesday 30 September, 10am - 4.00pm

• Location: Youth and Family Services Office, 39 Clow Street, Dandenong

• Day 2: Thursday 1 October 2026, 10am - 3.00pm

• Location: Youth and Family Services Office, 39 Clow Street, Dandenong

• Cost: $20, booking required

• Ages: Open to young people aged 16 - 25 who live, study, work or have a significant connection with the City of Greater Dandenong

Booking Information and Terms & Conditions

• Bookings essential. Bookings can be made online by completing this online registration and payment.

• Participants must meet literacy and numeracy requirements for the White Card training including basic English reading, writing, and math skills.

• Participants must provide evidence of proof of identity and a USI number for the White Card training (information for generating USI will be provided).

• If you need any support in making a booking online, phone 8571 1620 from Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm.

• To attend these holiday activities, you must live, study, work or have a significant connection with the City of Greater Dandenong.

• Book in early as some activities will sell out. Spots cannot be kept on hold.

• For activities that include waiver, the waiver must be completed prior to the activity.

• All booking cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to be eligible for a refund (unless due to medical reasons, then please advise Youth and Family Services).

• Bookings are non-transferable.

• Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be cancelled if necessary, or alternative activities arranged.

• Activities may be cancelled where booking numbers are low.

• Young People must follow staff instructions at all times. Offensive and abusive language and behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in young people being asked to leave the activities and possibly not attend the rest of the holiday activities.

• All activities and events are strictly no smoking, no vaping, no drugs and no alcohol.

• Carers are welcome to assist young people with additional needs. Carers may need to arrange their own transport and entry fee. Please contact Youth and Family Services for further details.

For further information about IMPACT Trades and Manufacturing Pathways or if you have a referral enquiry, please contact Youth and Family Services on 8571 1620, visit our website at youth.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au or facebook.com/cgdyouthservices.

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