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Youth Driver Training Program

Cessnock LGA based Job Active Providers were surveyed regarding barriers to employment and the results indicated that part of the problem in filling available positions was a lack of transportation to work or assistance obtaining drivers licences. Following this survey Cessnock City Council created the concept of a Youth Driver Training Program to assist young people in obtaining their provisional drivers licence. Council successfully received $100,000 from the Resources for Regions grant program to deliver 1500 hours of paid driver training to disadvantaged residents. The program assisted 157 applicants and paid for 1541 hours of driver training. Youth Express have been the driving force behind identifying the program applicants and facilitating the driver training bookings with RGH Driver Training.

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