Premier Personnel Development is a reputable provider of experiential leadership skill development, professional team building and personnel development programmes with a focus on outdoor education. We also run a residential youth programme aimed at developing the work ethic of young people. We offer on-site accommodation at Lake Taupo New Zealand.

 

Onward Youth Development

INTRODUCTION

Premier Personnel Development is contracted by the Ministry of Social Development to deliver the "Onward" At-Risk Youth Development programme.

This is a newly introduced programme. It is presently a five week residential course for youth aged 14-17 years who are at risk of exclusion from school, or have already disengaged from learning, training & employment.

AIM

The aim of the ONWARD programme is to re-integrate participants into mainstream education, training and community.

CONCEPT

This is a values based programme. The programme concept is to subject participants to a range of indoor and outdoor experiences designed to examine the behaviours that put the participant at risk.


MANAGING PARTICIPANT & STAKEHOLDER  EXPECTATIONS


Mentoring and managing the expectations of each participant is a key function of the programme.

Equally, we ensure the expectations of stakeholders involved in the interests and welfare of the participant are also managed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



At Risk Youth Definition: All youth are at risk. For each, the degree of at -risk -ness is determined by the degree and consistency the individual has been and continues to be nurtured. 

COMPETENCIES
The competencies the programme will address are:

Health:
Promote and define good health status and evidence of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that will assure future well-being (for example: exercise and good nutrition).

Personal/Social: Practice interpersonal skills (an ability to understand emotions and practice self-discipline), interpersonal skills (such as working with others, developing and sustaining friendships through cooperation, empathy, and negotiation), judgment skills, and a coping system.

Knowledge, Reasoning, and Creativity: Practice oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills and demonstrate an ability to learn.

Vocational: A broad understanding and awareness of life options and the steps to take in making choices.


Citizenship: Promote the desire to be ethical and to be involved in efforts that contribute to the broader good of the community.

Referral Process: The Onward Information Handbook listed on our publications page presents the details about this programme.

Please contact us for further details. 

 

 

 

29.1.09 Onward Course Dates
The Onward programme has two courses remaining in the current financial year ending June 2009: 9 February - 13 March...
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