Submission to the Department of Education on Employability Skills Training consultation paper

The is a submission by the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) to the Department of Education on the Employability Skills Training consultation paper. The submission addresses the specific challenges faced by young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in accessing employment, emphasising the need for targeted support to develop employability skills. MYAN highlights the importance of integrating practical experience with training and ensuring cultural competence among training providers. The submission recommends partnerships between training providers and specialist youth organisations to better address the diverse needs of these young people. MYAN also calls for more culturally competent assessment and referral processes within jobactive services to improve employment outcomes for refugee and migrant youth.