Rising stars

JOB READY: Students Lettoya HajiAli, Rekiah Ward and Zerneal Draper are ready to land after school jobs.

 

Young Katherine women are on the hunt for part time work.

 

RISE has partnered with the Stars Foundation to help young Indigenous women develop their skills around resume building and interview preparations.

 

“Initially our aim is to build relationships with the young indigenous ladies at an early stage reiterating that when they are ready to step out into the working environment RISE are here to support, encourage and mentor along in their journey,” a spokesman from RISE said.

 

More than 10 young women attend the sessions to help build confidence when seeking work.

 

Middle school program manager, Jess Corvino said the Stars program supports Indigenous girls through secondary education and help to shape their future pathways.

 

“Under the guidance of mentors and facilitators, the girls participate in a range of programs designed to provide knowledge to make better choices for a brighter future,” Ms Corvino said.

“The Stars students at Katherine High School have been lucky enough to have opportunity to participate in resume building workshops and job application processes with the experienced staff at RISE.

 

“The girls learnt where to look for vacancies, steps to a job application, and were offered assistance in future employment endeavours in the region.”

 

“It was a highly useful training workshop for the Year 9 students as they begin to look for after school jobs and ponder the possibilities of the future,” she said.

 

“Many thanks to the welcoming team at Rise for giving the girls the tools they need to embrace in the community work force.”

 

Year eight student Rekiah Ward whose dream is to be a policewoman, said the resume building sessions were helpful.

 

“It made me want to go and get a job now so that when I am older I can have a better future,” Ms Ward said.

 

Year nine student Zerneal Draper said she is keen to get into the workforce.

 

“Stars is really helpful, we are so glad to have them,” Ms Draper said.

 

“I don’t know what we would do with out them, we would probably just be at home sitting on the couch.”