Fresh Start and Beyond Expectations

Letter of Support

"This letter of support is for IFYS Ltd in their “Beyond Expectations & Fresh Start programs application for funding, to improve the education, skills, employment opportunities and social inclusion of disadvantaged Queenslanders. 

 IFYS understands the pathway to gaining employment can be difficult, especially for young people, and having someone to support you can make all the difference.

The ‘Beyond Expectations’ and “Fresh Start” programs support young people become job ready, gain an industry recognised qualification, obtain work experience and to ultimately find employment. We think 

We agree there is a need for enthusiastic and motivated young people who have been supported to become job ready and who have gained an entry-level qualification. 

We are supportive of IFYS delivering the Beyond Expectations and Fresh Start programs from Gympie to South Brisbane, as there is an identified need for entry-level employees in this area.

Rotary Clubs have many employers, past and present, who could support the Beyond Expectations and Fresh Start programs by:

• Providing an insight to industry through an industry talk or tour of this business.
• Offering a young person insights to early work practices.
• Participating in a mock interview panel, to help coach young people to be interview ready.

IFYS was established in 1980 and has a proven record of accomplishment in delivering family and youth programs on the Sunshine Coast and throughout Queensland. 

We are very supportive of IFYS delivering more of these programs locally and see the industry benefits in the qualifications, skills and experiences students participating in these programs gain.

Best regards

Wendy Gilson

President"