Building Community Partnerships

Community involvement and partnerships: District Youth Achievement Plans

A District Youth Achievement Plan (DYAP) is a local plan of action to help young people, particularly those aged from 15 to 17 years, reach their learning, training and career goals.

The main purpose of a DYAP is to coordinate programs and services for young people at the local level, across state and non-state schools, vocational education and training providers and other services. By doing this, we can cut duplication, use resources more efficiently, and close gaps in services so that local young people get the support they need to achieve a significant and meaningful qualification.

DYAPS have been developed for each of the Department's 26 districts and have proven their value as an important component of Queensland 's education and training environment.

Impressive DYAP results include:

partnerships formed between schools, training providers, hospitals and other health care facilities in Brisbane North which are giving students opportunities to experience potential health care careers. Young people in the region are gaining certificate level qualifications and work experience in the health sector
parents at Warwick are attending workshops which are assisting them to provide career and transition support for their children
closer links between schools and TAFE in Bundaberg and surrounding districts are enabling around 330 students to participate in TAFE programs and
Dingo Australia has loaned earthmoving equipment that is giving students, across 14 Darling Downs schools, experience and certification in skill shortage fields.

For more information, follow the links below:

Your questions about DYAPs answered

For committee members and other interested observers:

A guide to reviewing and revising District Youth Achievement Plans (new window) 189k

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