Y•Futures

FREE programme for 15-24 year olds

Intensive personal development & support to employment

Y•Futures is a referral-only programme available in the Timaru area for taiohi ages 15-24 years who have struggled to engage with education, find employment, or access the services and support they need. Y•Futures offers 1-to-1 support with a qualified youth worker for up to one year to help taiohi get their lives on track and attain sustainable employment. The programme is tailored to the individual, and features:

  • Intensive personal development & wellbeing support
  • Help to navigate access to a variety of services
  • Upskilling in literacy/numeracy and work-ready skills (CVs, interviewing, etc.)
  • Support to obtain driver licence, and more

So if you need some real support to get your life on track, or you know of a taiohi who does, get in touch today to find out if Y•Futures is right for you.

Y•Futures is funded through the Government’s He Poutama Rangatahi employment pathways initiative.