It’s hard to figure out what job you might enjoy. Let us help you narrow it down by getting to know YOU better! Students will engage in a Personality Quiz and Interest Checklist.

What is your ideal career path? If you’re not sure, career mapping can help you understand your interests and the careers that lie ahead. Students will explore what skills, education and/or experiences they may need to get them on their way to that dream job. 

Wondering what makes a great resume and how to put your best foot forward in your job search? Learn how to craft an impressive Resume and write a Cover Letter that gets you noticed! Let’s help you land that dream job! 

Understanding how to look for a job, read the advertisement and respond, is a key element to a successful application. Up your job search game and learn some key strategies to get ahead.

Interviews are the next step when you’ve impressed the employer with your job application. But how do you prepare? Build your interview confidence with this workshop!

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Come and learn the skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell and serve alcohol to satisfy the requirements of Victorian State legislation.

If you are working (or looking to work) in a licensed venue, you will need your RSA to serve and sell alcohol.

Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (with lunch break)
Location: The Nest Youth Hub
Age requirement: Must be aged 18 to 25 at the time of completing course.

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Master the art of coffee making and build your confidence behind the coffee machine. 

In this hands-on, beginner friendly class, you will learn the different coffee types, how to operate an espresso machine, and basic milk steaming and texturing. 

This is a non-accredited short course facilitated by The Gordon.

Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: The Gordon - Geelong City Campus
Age requirement: Must be aged 15 to 25 at the time of completing course.

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Learn the skills and knowledge to recognise emergencies and provide immediate and effective first aid treatment to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury. 

You will learn basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR, the importance of the chain of survival and the written and verbal reporting of incident details.

This is a blended, accredited short course that will require pre-work to be completed online.

Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Nest Youth Hub
Age requirement: Must be aged 15 to 25 at the time of completing course.

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Serve with confidence, learn the basics of customer service with this tailored short course.
Whether you’re looking for employment or want to refresh your skills, this course includes hospitality Point of Sale (POS) training, service skills (plate carrying, table setting, customer service delivery), and bar skills (mocktails).

This non-accredited course covers all the key skills to thrive in hospitality.

Date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: The Gordon – Geelong City Campus
Age requirement: Must be aged 15 to 25 at time of completing course.

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The Construction Induction Card allows you to legally enter construction and building sites from employer to employee, equipped with the essential safety knowledge required on site.

This accredited short course prepares you to work safely in the construction industry.

Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm (with lunch break)
Location: The Gordon – East Geelong Campus
Age requirement: Must be aged 15 to 25 at time of completing course.