Published on Thursday, 6 February 2025 at 9:00:00 AM

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale recently kicked off its Skill Up Program for 2025. The free program is for young people in the community aged 12 to 24. Each course provides participants with valuable skills that will prepare them for the WA job-market.

The program includes a series of accredited workshops, including White Card training, Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), resume writing, barista training and other hands-on courses designed to set young people up for success in the workplace.

Shire President Rob Coales said he is excited about the program, which is now in its second year.

“In 2024 we had hundreds of young people participate in our first ever Skill Up program,” he said. “This year we’ve built a program with even more certifications and opportunities.”

Mr Coales said making sure young people in SJ have opportunities to succeed is critical.

“The young people who live in our Shire make it a vibrant and wonderful place for everyone,” he said. “We need to take care of them, by giving them the tools and support they need to build a career they will love.”

The Skill Up Program is supported by Alcoa, The Peel Development Commission and Wormall Civil Group.

Click here for further information on the 2025 Skill Up Program.

Image Caption: (From left to right) Peel Development Commission representative Marnie Bennett, ALCOA Senior Community Relations & Communications Advisor Georgia Haines, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Coordinator Youth Development Brodie Scata, ALCOA Huntly Mine Manager David Wills, and Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale President Rob Coales.

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