RIJI is a work readiness program that assists students in developing good job search, resume writing and interviewing skills. The program is delivered in class as part of a school's curriculum through a series of guided lesson plans. The program concludes with a face-to-face interview with a local volunteer employer during a RIJI event.

Who's Involved

School Involvement

Schools deliver the program in class as part of a school's curriculum through a series of 7 guided lesson plans. Teachers are provided with a framework supported by a teaching resource, developed in collaboration with RIJI Steering Committee members, and revised several times to keep up with current employment and recruitment practices.

Local Students

Year 9-12 secondary school students across the Darebin, Merri-bek and Yarra regions, including alternative settings and special schools. There are over 1000+ students currently participating in the program.

Local Employers Involvement

Local employers support the program in two ways:

1. As an Industry Partner - working in partnership with the school by delivering work readiness training to students during the program.
2. Volunteering as an interviewer at the Real Industry Job Interview Events in October where local employers provide feedback on resumes and interview performance.

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Get involved

This program is a real community effort and would not be possible without the participation of schools, service providers and local employers.

Schools

If you would like to get your school involved in the 2024 RIJI program. Register by completing the Expression of Interest Form by Friday 16h February 2024.

Business/Organisations

If you would like to support this program and make a positive contribution towards the development of young peoples work readiness skills and future employment outcomes. We are seeking volunteers to offer their time to be part of;

School-Industry Partnerships

If you or your organisation would like to be engaged in the RIJI Program as an Industry Partner and co-deliver RIJI sessions in class. Email the RIJI Coordinator

Mock Interviews

If you'd like to volunteer as an interviewer for the 2024 mock interview events. Email the RIJI Coordinator

Volunteers will be provided with the resume and job description for each student as well as some questions to help navigate the interview.

Time commitment:  Full day at one or all events

For further information about the role of a volunteer interviewer, see the RIJI Interviewers Guide

Key Dates for 2024

Program Delivery - Schools 2024

1. Secondary School Expression of Interest:

Date: Friday 16th February 2024.

2. Teacher Professional Development Workshop:

Date: Tuesday 23^rd April @BRUDI, Brunswick (INLLEN Offices)

3. Confirm Student Numbers:

Date: Friday 2^nd August

4. Student Resume and Application letters due:

Date:  Friday 30^th August

Mock Interview Events

15th, 17th, 22nd  and 24th of October 2024

Darebin Region

Date: 15th & 17th of October

Venue: Aboriginal Advancement League, Thornbury.

Merri-bek

Date: 22nd of October

Venue: Coburg Town Hall, Coburg.

Yarra Region

Date: 24th of October

Venue: Fitzroy Town Hall, Fitzroy.

RIJI Resources

RIJI Teachers Resource

This resource has been developed in collaboration with Real Industry Job Interviews (RIJI) Steering Committee members and has been revised a number of times to keep with current employment and recruitment practices.

Download a full copy of the latest Teachers Resource

or download the individual lesson plans (Pdf and Word document available).

Lesson Handouts

Lesson Plan Outline Pdf

Program Checklist Pdf

Resume Builder Pdf | Word document

Mock Interview Questions Pdf

Download all lessons  ZIP file

Download all lesson handouts ZIP file

Experience

Program Partners

Contact Us

For general enquiries about the RIJI program contact: