The Troublesmiths Work Experience Program
Work Experience That Builds More Than Resume Skills
Why This Program Matters
Real work experience isn’t just about building a resume. It’s about learning what it’s really like in a workplace. How to roll with surprises, speak up when it matters, and believe you’ve got something to offer. These are the bits that carry you long after the program ends. Here, we care just as much about life skills as employability: confidence, problem-solving, teamwork, resilience and integrity.
How It Works
- Person centred: We’ll start by chatting to you about your goals. Whether that’s finding your first job, getting into study, and figuring out what you need to thrive.
- Learn by doing: You’ll spend time making, creating, working alongside others. Developing real-world skills you won’t get in a classroom.
- Practical support: From goal setting, to feedback, to working with the Troublesmiths crew who are invested in you.
- Safe space: Mistakes are part of the process. We value trying, growing, failing forward, and pushing through awkward moments. Because all of that builds strength and we're humans too.
Join the Program
If you’re 15-24, we’d love to have you. Join our waitlist and we’ll reach out with what’s next: upcoming start dates, what you’ll need, how to make sure it works for you.
Other Support We Offer
We also provide 1:1 coaching and other training programs if you want more personalised support. Let us know what you're after — we’re here to help you find the path that fits.
What other young people have said:
Everyone was welcoming and it helped me to know what a workplace was like."
Billie, age 23
Before I had no confidence, motivation, and little to no sense of purpose. This has all changed."
Jasper, age 19
I've gained the skills and knowledge to get out into the real world!"
