Industry Collaboration

A pre-employment program developed collaboratively between Carey Training, Workskil Australia, and the Department for Correctional Services, Road to Redemption assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners with histories of offending to develop the skills and knowledge for employment in the civil construction industry.

Training on real-world construction projects, participants gain experience and practical skills. The voluntary program builds learner confidence, provides culturally appropriate mentoring, and links learners directly with employers looking to hire.

Road to Redemption includes an employability session, mental health first aid through a cultural lens, and a Certificate II in Construction. Learners can also gain a Construction White Card, relevant high-risk work licences (scaffolding), specialised tickets (working at heights, confined space, excavator, skid steer loader, roller), and work-zone traffic management training.

Participant-specific challenges are addressed through mentoring, case management, and customised support.

The program ensures sustainable employment outcomes for participants and builds safer communities by reducing recidivism.