Plan 2day 4 2morrow Program

Our Plan 2day 4 2morrow (P242) program creates greater opportunities for First Nations jobseekers. Our dedicated employment mentors are connectors and advocators, breaking down barriers for employment. Since it’s commencement, the program has assisted over 1100 jobseekers into work. 

With over 300 jobseekers attending in the last year, our Fit4Work sessions are a part of the Foundation’s P242 program which is delivered across multiple locations thanks to our partnerships with the Alcoa Foundation and Shell.  

Our employment mentors assist participants with building the confidence and capabilities needed to secure meaningful and sustainable employment. Whether this is running mock interviews, creating resumes, or helping with transport, the Waalitj team provide a culturally safe and supportive environment. 

Speaking on her role as an employment mentor, Chantenee said, “For my participants that come through to our program, our goal is always to find them full time employment as well as helping them along the way with their basic ID, their licences. So, each time they attend out program my hope is that they will be achieving at least one thing.  

I feel extremely proud to be an employment mentor and I feel extremely proud to be a part of our participants gaining employment.” 

Sandra’s Track to Employment 

Fit4Work participant Sandra was referred to the Waalitj Foundation for employment support after moving to Perth from the Pilbara. She got involved with the MetroNet OnTrack Training Program and now works on ALUA, Armadale line. She loves her role and feels very supported in her work. 

“It’s great, it’s cruisy and there is a lot of support. Any issues that come up, there is always support available” 

Reflecting on her journey to employment, Sanda said that there were some roadblocks but when she missed one opportunity and there was always another one there and her employment mentor, Sandy, was there to support her all the way. 

“To anyone considering coming to the Waalitj Foundation, I would say do it and do not give up. Sometimes the things fall through or don’t pan out as you had hoped and you do feel down when something doesn’t turn out well or the way you expected, but just keep in touch with Waalitj. Keep going and don’t give up, and work, work, work. Work with Waalitj and they will get you a job.” 

Plan 2day 4 2morrow (P242) is a pre-employment program assisting Indigenous job seekers including weekly pre-employment group sessions (Fit 4 Work) with individual mentoring support. P242 focuses on improving employability of Indigenous job seekers through the development of foundation skills and work readiness. We are proud to be delivering this program in multiple locations across Perth and Peel regions of Western Australia in partnership with the Alcoa Foundation and Shell. Find out more.