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About Us

Who We Are


At Challenge Employment and Training we have been transforming lives for over 45 years by utilising our skills and resources to assist people to be the best that they can be.

Originally set up as a community group to tackle youth unemployment in the Ipswich area (Young Unemployed People of Ipswich – YUPI), today we are so much more. We are a registered not-for-profit training organisation across the South-East Queensland areas, that is helping disadvantaged people gain employment and training through a variety of pathways.

Although we have widened our target audience from just youth to all disadvantaged cohorts, we still maintain a 76% youth engagement cohort. We mentor each individual in developing essential work and life skills, and provide opportunities to gain valuable experience and to achieve positive long-term outcomes.

Our Services
  • Employment Pathways
  • Vocational Training Assistance
  • Employment Preparation Assistance
  • Social Enterprises
  • Community Services
  • Teach Transferrable Employment Skills

Our Mission


To utilise our skills and resources to assist people to be the best that they can be.

Our Values


Respect
Accountability
Integrity
Safety
Excellence in Performance

Our Inspiration


At Challenge, we embrace the holistic parameters of life experiences, life skills and the well-being of the participant. We see each person as a whole and we are committed to meeting any relevant need they may have along their journey. Working in partnership with participants we assist them to address their issues and barriers to allow a positive approach to learning and employment outcomes. This holistic support puts people in the driver’s seat of their journey to take charge of their lives and allows them to truly transform.

We’ve been at it a long time.


We have been supporting the community for over 45 years; building a legacy.

 

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Years Serving The Community And Jobseekers

We:

  • Inspire participants by taking a holistic approach to their employment journey
  • Give our students opportunities in a competitive job market by gaining Nationally Accredited Training
  • Teach job readiness skills so they can achieve sustainable employment

In other words We INSPIRE… EDUCATE… DELIVER

We achieve this by:

  • Connecting with industry professionals
  • Offering tailored learning support
  • Liaising with community groups
  • Collaborating with language, literacy and numeracy professionals
  • Look at the whole person by developing their skills in looking after their health + well being
WHY CHALLENGE?

Don’t just take our word for it


Hear from our past participants

I was looking for work but just couldn’t find anything. My girlfriend’s mum found the program, it sounded great so I signed up straight away. I really enjoyed learning hands-on skills throughout the program, and I now feel motivated to become an automotive engineer; making parts for cars.
Grady Wingfield Engineering Work Pathway