Youth Unemployment

foundU employs quality candidates from all areas of the Australian workforce. With the recent rise in youth unemployment foundU can potentially be part of the solution.

Youth Unemployment

 

Youth unemployment in Australia has hit a 12 year high with 12.5% of 15 to 24 year olds unemployed, double the national unemployment rate. This is reflected in the number of 18-20 year olds taking Newstart allowance jumping by 30%.

While 12.5% may be the national average there are hotspots around the nation where youth unemployment rates are as high as 20%.

Even those working in part-time jobs say they are not getting enough hours. In June 22,000 Australian's found full time jobs but 27,000 part-timers lost theirs. There are 5000 Australians who need a job and foundU wants to help.

The New Rules
 
The recent federal budget has proposed new rules for young job seekers wanting unemployment benefits. One of the biggest is the new 'earn or learn' 6-month waiting period for school leavers before they can apply for the dole or other benefits. In this time they must apply for 40 jobs a month and document their efforts to find work if they want to be eligible.

All other job seekers under 30 will go through the same process. They will be ineligible for payments for six months after applying for benefits.

If they do get benefits they are expected to work for 15 hours a week in areas like national parks and volunteer in aged care homes. Does this sound like something you want to do? How about working for an employer that lets you set availability, choose your work location and pick a pay scale? foundU offers this and more.

foundU can help 

foundU is a new way to find casual work. Build a profile page that shows your skills and qualifications to employers who need staff. Set your available hours, choose your work location and pick your pay rate.

Work for us. As an active candidate, you are a foundU employee. We cover you with our insurances, pay weekly and always keep you up to date with available jobs in your area.

Set your own roster and work as much or as little as you want. If you are looking for a single day's work or an ongoing position, foundU is the answer.

How to Apply
 
Head to foundu.com.au to apply. Fill out your contact details and begin building your online profile. Add your resume, tells us about your skills, qualifications and update any tools you have. A foundU representative will then personally verify your account. Start applying for jobs and get ready to work.

Get a Job. Find Staff. Join foundU. 

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