Common use of YOUNG PEOPLE TRANSITIONING FROM CARE INITIATIVE Clause in Contracts

YOUNG PEOPLE TRANSITIONING FROM CARE INITIATIVE. Purpose This Clause 17 describes the requirements of the Young People Transitioning From Care Initiative for young Victorians who are living, or have lived, in out of home care and subject to Victorian child protection custody or guardianship orders. This Clause 17 has no legal effect unless the RTO has specifically been contracted in a letter of offer from the Department. Roles and Responsibilities of Provider Network RTOs Under this Clause 17, the RTO agrees: That information provided on the Expression of Interest application form submitted by the RTO may be published and/or provided to referring agencies and other relevant parties at the discretion of the Department. To work with referring agencies in their region to ensure strong working relationships exist and: provide up to date advice on appropriate courses for referral purposes; ensure up to date information is available on course availability, prerequisite requirements and costs (any other costs which are not student tuition fees), which will assist in the placement of young people in appropriate courses; and provide information to support eligible young people and referring agencies’ to make informed choices for referral and follow up processes. To make every reasonable effort to place an individual referred under this Initiative, by offering training in the recommended course for the individual in the current student intake, or if not possible, in the next student intake (subject to meeting any course entry requirements). To participate fully with the Department, the Victorian Government, referring agencies and any other relevant body in assisting a referred individual to undertake accredited training. To provide information about services and support available to individuals referred under this Initiative.