The Aboriginal Employment Program provided Jesse a pathway to employment and the opportunity to gain certified qualifications while also juggling being a single parent.
Jesse gained ongoing employment at Territory Families, Housing and Communities and has since achieved a promotion opportunity at the Department of Health.
Jesse experienced a variety of opportunities and skills development including:
- participating in a Youth Panel for the NTPS Aboriginal Employee Forum
- gaining confidence in public speaking.
Jesse’s advice to those considering applying:
“The Aboriginal Employment Program is hands down one of the most rewarding, supported and beneficial programs I have had the honour to participate in.
“Do not be afraid to do new things. New challenges come with better rewards.”
“I completed my Certificate II in Business with other like-minded people who were trying to better themselves. During the whole program we were supported by Kavette and her amazing team to keep us on track and provide support. I am now a more confident person.”
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Other success stories
The traineeship has assisted me into getting where I am now.
Harrison - School-based Traineeship Program
The Graduate program was a great stepping stone for me.
Eliza - Graduate Development Program
The Graduate program is a great entry level pathway to start your career in the NT Government.
Jayan - Graduate Development Program
The best feature of the Aboriginal Employment program was the networking opportunities.
Ryan - Aboriginal Employment Program
Applying for the graduate program was one of the best decisions that I ever made.
Sanjo - Graduate Development Program
Go for it! The Vacation Program is a great opportunity to learn.
Sevasti - Vacation Employment Program
Placements are a jackpot for university students studying to gain valuable experience.
Tithira - Vacation Employment Program
Backing yourself and building momentum with the Aboriginal Employment Program.
Rik Wright- Business Support Officer, Aboriginal Employment Program
See how the Aboriginal Employment Program launched Nikita’s career.
Nikita Dos Santos- Senior Executive Assistant, Aboriginal Employment Program
The Aboriginal Employment Program is a great starting point for a NTPS career.
Cassandra Henaway- Grants and Contracts Officer, Aboriginal Employment Program.
My programs
Aboriginal Employment
A 20-week paid introduction to the workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while you complete a Certificate II in Workplace Skills.
Application stages
View the process of applying for the various Early Careers programs with the Northern Territory Governement