Northern Futures education and employment pathways
Northern Futures provides tailored education and employment pathways that lead to brighter futures.
The respected community organisation joined Meli in July 2024 to build on its success and improve opportunities for people, with a key focus on those in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
Northern Futures and Meli are working together to empower people and strengthen our local communities.
Up for some learning? Right now, we’re now taking enrolments for courses commencing in 2025.
Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Do you love working with children? Turn your passion into a profession!
Our Early Childhood Education Course is designed to set you up for success. With tailored support and a pathway to employment, this is your chance to start something amazing.
The course includes a placement with Meli kindergartens and approved childcare providers.
If you would like more information please click here or complete the enquiry form to get in touch with our course advisors.
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*Eligibility criteria apply, see below for information
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In 2022-2023 78% of clients who undertook Northern Futures training found employment.
What makes our courses different?
There are no prerequisites and no costs to you*, just a commitment to show up, be open and curious. You’ll get:
- Real world training
- Flexible learning
- Support every step of the way
- Pathways to employment
If you would like more information about the Early Childhood Education course, please complete the contact form below.
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Eligibility Criteria
Each course has its own eligibility requirements – see course information for more.
Priority is given to people living in 3214 postcode or surrounding suburbs.
All Northern Futures participants must meet ‘eligible jobseeker’ criteria set by Jobs Victoria for the Brotherhood of St Laurence Work and Learning Centres:
- A) is one of the following:
- Australian citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Temporary resident under Australia’ refugee and humanitarian program who holds a visa with right to work
- New Zealand citizen who has been living in Australia for more than 12 months.
B) is resident in VictoriaC) has been unemployed for at least 26 weeks, or is at risk of long-term unemployment, or is underemployed (working less than 12 hours per week in casual or intermittent employment) and is experiencing multiple employment barriers; andD) lacks adequate support through other services, including Commonwealth Government employment services.
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