National Green Jobs Corps
National Green Jobs Corps is an initiative giving young unemployed Australians an opportunity to develop skills by doing work experience in new green and climate change industries.
National Green Jobs Corps provides eligible 17-24 year olds the opportunity to work on projects that focus on conservation, protection and rejuvenation of Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. Eligible participants will also be paid a National Green Jobs Corps Supplement of $41.60.
Eligible participants include young people who are looking for work and who receive Newstart Allowance, Youth Allowance or Parenting Payment. These customers may also satisfy their participation requirements through this program.
Other young people who are looking for work and not in receipt of income support payments or are in receipt of Disability Support Pension can also volunteer to participate in the National Green Jobs Corps program.
At the end of the program, participants will be able to achieve a nationally recognised qualification which will assist future employment and training opportunities.
More information
To find out more, view National Green Jobs Corps on the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website.