Hollard Insurance (Hollard) has sponsored the CREATE Foundation's (CREATE) internship program for young individuals.

The collaboration stems from Hollard's commitment to making a positive contribution to the community and aligns with CREATE's mission to empower the youth.

“We're excited for this opportunity to make a real difference for these young people helping to equip them with skills to benefit them for life. I join all Hollardites in looking forward to seeing the possibilities come to life in our partnership with CREATE,” said Hollard CEO Paul Fahey.

Fostering workplace readiness

The CREATE Internship focuses on enhancing confidence and furnishing essential workplace skills, addressing the concerns raised by job seekers about their readiness for the professional arena.

Hollard's funding supports this initiative, offering three to six months of on-the-job training coupled with access to CREATE's internal staff training resources.

Key details of the internship:

• open to 18- to 25-year-olds with a care experience who have completed Speak Up Level 3
• flexible commitment of up to 3 days per week
• duration of three to six months
• unpaid position with reimbursements for transport, event facilitation, clothing allowance, etc
• on-the-job training
• interns must work in a CREATE State Office

Interns will acquire a range of general workplace skills, including:

• understanding required documentation for job applications
• applying for jobs
• maintaining confidentiality and privacy in the workplace
• adhering to organisational policies and guidelines
• participating in team meetings
• displaying professional behaviour at meetings
• utilising office IT skills
• adhering to dress codes in the workplace

The internship will commence in early February.