What is the National Green Jobs Corps (NGJC) program?
NGJC projects run for 26 weeks with participants spending an
average of 25 hours per week doing hands-on work experience and
accredited training.
NGJC projects will focus on the conservation, protection and
rejuvenation of the local environment or cultural heritage. The
majority of projects will be team based activities developed in
conjunction with local communities and groups to ensure local needs
are met. Types of projects that participants may be involved in
include:
- bush regeneration
- beach and dune rehabilitation
- wildlife and fish habitat protection
- flora, fauna and land surveys and audits
- community consultation and surveys relating to the
environment
- training and hands-on experience in the installation of energy
efficiencies designed to reduce carbon emissions, and
- developing community information and education products.
Each project provides participants with the opportunity to develop
teamwork and leadership skills while preparing for employment
opportunities.
