The FREE Citi New Recruits program provides disadvantaged and disengaged young people in Victoria and New South Wales with the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge required to succeed in the workforce of the 21st century.
Since 2013, Citi New Recruits has supported 1,200+ young people in Australia to develop employability skills, gain work experience and secure employment.
2019 programs are now enrolling!
If you are interested in participating in one of our upcoming programs in Victoria or New South Wales, please get in touch today!
Upcoming programs
Victoria
To be eligible you must be:
- Between the ages of 17 and 24
- Looking for employment and/or further study in: automotive, business, information technology, horticulture, government or other industries
- An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
You must also be able to demonstrate one of the following criteria:
- Financial hardship (e.g a Health Care Card)
- A disability as defined in Equal Opportunity Act
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- From a non-English speaking background
- From a rural/remote area and have relocated
Background
Supported by Citi Australia and Citi Foundation, the Citi New Recruits program has been tackling youth unemployment, linking real skills development with real jobs since 2013. The program specifically targets youth who are unemployed or at risk of becoming unemployed following school, from lower socio-economic communities.
At the core of the program is a 3-week job-ready intensive training program, which contributes to successful job placement outcomes. The program also encompasses a number of key pre and post program activities, including candidate screening, mentorship and leveraging off partner services such as WPC Group’s employer network and job placement services.
The Citi New Recruits program has achieved significant results. In its first year, 127 young Australians were supported with 92% completing the program, and subsequently, 83% engaged in employment, or further education or training.
The program has gone from strength to strength since 2013, delivering outstanding results in Sydney and Melbourne.
Meet a Citi New Recruit
View stories and experiences of Citi New Recruits graduates from various industries here.