6. Job Choice (or purpose)
Also important is to ensure the youth concerned is satisfied that their choice of employment (or purpose – not every inspirational purpose involves getting a job) can bring them what they want in life, even if only for now. Otherwise… let’s say a member of New Zealand’s youth figures out what their dream job is (or embarks upon a mission of purpose), gets "in the door”, only to discover they hate it and want to do something else. In speaking with many youth it is apparent that some feel their only chance to “try before you buy” is to sign up for something at University that contains work placement during the first year. Most courses can be around the $8,000.00 mark for the first year (more, or less). That is an expensive fee to pay just to find you hate a vocation.
Our idea is to employ our growing network of enthusiastic business owners who will help youth get a taste of their industry without cost. In return our network get's first chance to get a glimpse of new talent. It is hoped that youth will start to make our network a part of their own so they can continue to benefit from their relationship with the business owner or manager beyond the duration of the programme.
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