RIJI is a work readiness program that assists students in developing good job search, resume writing and interviewing skills. The program is delivered in Term 3 as part of a school's curriculum throughout a series of guided lesson plans. The program concludes in a face-to-face interview with a local volunteer employer during a RIJI event.

Who's Involved

School Involvement

Schools deliver the program in Term 3 as part of a school's curriculum throughout 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 with current employment and recruitment practices.

Local Students

Year 9-12 students across 22 secondary schools including alternative settings and special schools in the cities of Darebin, Merri-bek and Yarra. 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.

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 2023 RIJI program. Register by completing the Expression of Interest Form by Friday, 17th February 2023.

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 2023 mock interview events. Sign up at the following Eventbrite page (Coming soon).

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 2023

Program Delivery - Schools 2023

1. Secondary School Expression of Interest:

Date: Friday 17th February 2023

2. Teacher Professional Development Workshop:

Date: Tuesday 28^th March 2023

3. Confirm Student Numbers:

Date: Friday 14^th July 2023

4. Student Resume and Application letters due:

Date: Friday 11^th August 2023

Mock Interview Events

10th, 12th, 17th , 19th and 24th of October 2023

Merri-bek

Date: Tuesday 10^th & 24th October 2023

Venue: Coburg Town Hall

Yarra Region

Date: Thursday 12^th October 2023

Venue: Collingwood Town Hall, Collingwood

Darebin Region

Date: Tuesday 17^th October & Thursday 19^th October 2023

Venue: Darebin Arts Centre

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: