The last we heard from Zaine van Poelgeest, one of the four Term 3 graduates of the PCYC Whitsundays Get Set For Work Program, he was looking to start his career at sea, hoping to secure employment at one of the major marine operators.
And this week, his dreams have come to fruition, as he begins his induction with Cruise Whitsundays.
Under the tutelage of Get Set For Work program coordinator, Scott Lynch, Zaine has flourished.
Get Set For Work is a 10 week program to equip youth with necessary skills and certificates to secure employment, for 14 to 19 year old’s who have left full-time education.
Zaine came to the program keeping his “cards to his chest,” describes Scott.
“There’s a lot more to Zaine than he puts across,” he explained.
“He’s got a great poker face and keeps all his winning cards hidden until he’s ready to show them.”
Zaine initially completed a week of work experience with Cruise Whitsundays, through the program.
“We put him through his shipboard safety skill set and got him this work experience with Cruise Whitsundays. And in his appraisal, Cruise Whitsundays couldn’t have said anything better about him! Zaine told us that he was encouraged to apply for a few positions they had available,” Scott explained.
“We helped him with his cover letter, and we were just waiting to hear back, but look at him now!”
Zaine is now eager to get started with Cruise Whitsundays.
“School just wasn’t for me, and with the program, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but I enjoyed the work experience so much,” Zaine explained.
His official title is Cruise Attendant, which will have him across all aspects of the business.
According to Elise Forbes, Human Resource Advisor for Cruise Whitsundays, Zaine’s work experience appraisal was amazing.
“He was very punctual, enthusiastic and keen to learn,” she explained.
“He has already been positively received by the crew, so we’re excited to have him on board.”
To learn more about Get Set For Work, contact PCYC Whitsundays, (07) 4948 1144 or whitsunday@pcyc.org.au
Get Set for Work is one of eight programs that make up the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Elise Forbes, Human Resources Advisor of Cruise Whitsundays, Zaine van Poelgeest, Scott Lynch, Get Set For Work program coordinator, and Sergeant Billy Li, PCYC Youth Club Manager. Photo credit: Bronte Hodge
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