KEEN Partners was proud to partner with Tasmania Police in bringing positive employment influences into the lives of secondary school children who may not be aware of the potential they have in themselves. We were pleased to work with George Town Council and CPT Engineering and host workplace visits for a group of students from Port Dalrymple School.

KEEN Partners prides itself on the ability to bring people along the journey of becoming more employable. We believe all people, no matter what their personal circumstances, should at least deserve the SUPPORT to enter a workforce. We’ve seen lives change because of secure employment.

Tasmania Police should be commended for the RESET Program as this has the potential to bring employment into the sights of students, which in turn may provide context for why passing a subject becomes more important. At KEEN we say we’re Growing People, With Industry, For Industry and this program helps us to position people ready for a positive start when they leave school.

What is RESET?

RESET stands for:
Resilience
Empowerment
Strength
Education
Trust

It’s become an emerging at-risk youth program, which has been running since 2018. RESET is supported by Tasmania Police, Department of Education, Hawthorn Football Club and Launceston PCYC.

Each RESET cohort consists of up to ten students, currently grades 7 and 8 from Port Dalrymple School. The program runs for about 14 weeks and runs for one day per week. The program is fully funded by the DoE and is written and facilitated by police mentor Constable David Simpson from the Early Intervention Unit. David is supported by senior members of staff from the school, as well as Inspector Ruth Orr, based in George Town.

The program focuses on helping participants prepare and cope with their journey through the high school years and into adulthood, whilst helping them cope with social and behavioural challenges they are likely to encounter. This is done through a range of activities and weekly group sessions. The activities include adventure-based therapy and resilience-building activities such as rock wall climbing, abseiling, high ropes, zip lining, advanced problem solving, team challenges and sit-down conversations about any issues that life may be handing them at the time.

RESET participants enjoy a graduation ceremony at the end of the program, where they’re recognised for their achievements in the presence of their families, teachers, Tasmania Police and supporting organisations.