Driver Ready Program
The Driver Ready program is an initiative between Ipswich State High School, Pro Drive Driver Education and CPM Civil. All three of these local Ipswich Institutions have joined together to help youth find a way to their provisional driver's licence.
The aim of the Driver Ready program is to help students who have their Learner's Licence gain access to driving lessons by subsidising some of the cost when a professional driving school is engaged.
Why is a driver's Licence so Important?
A driver's licence helps a young person meet the fundamental requirements of having a job. Being able to get to work each day is vital for many employment opportunities.
For casual or part-time employment this means greater flexibility can be achieved, more shifts can be taken and a general sense of flexibility with employment established.
In a situation where a work site might be constantly changing, having the ability to drive means you can show up each day. This is especially true for the trade industry and settings where work is service-based business to business.
All of these factors make driving a significant barrier that can affect the opportunities a student might have in finding the best possible employment opportunity for themselves.
How to get involved?
There are a couple of criteria for a student to meet to tap into the Driver Ready Program:
- Be enrolled at Ipswich State High School
- Be actively engaged as a student (for example attending school, being on time for classes, and achieving satisfactory grades)
- Register and book your driving lesson through one of the endorsed school employees
How it all works
Once a student has registered and met with a school employee to book their driving lesson, they need to attend the lesson and pay for their component prior to driving.
Where to go for further information?
For more information about the program, contact Mr Riches at cjric0@eq.edu.au
Remember, being Driver Ready means being Work Ready!
The Duke of Ed
For over 60 years, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Duke of Ed) has run as an international youth development program, challenging individuals between the ages of 14 to 25 to engage with their communities and develop key leadership skills. Founded in the UK in 1956 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, it has since expanded to more than 144 nations, including Australia.
The program consists of bronze, silver and gold levels, which vary in age recommendation and duration and participants must complete each of the following four sections:
The long-term benefits of obtaining the Duke of Ed are demonstrated in the program's 'outcome measures', highlighting the program's goals of improving participants' confidence, resilience, leadership skills, creativity and innovation, planning and problem-solving, and communication skills. These soft skills act as key attractors in improving employability.
Additionally, contact Mrs Jenny Moore - jamoo0@eq.edu.au for more information.
