Two students from Alta-1 College in Belmont are eyeing careers in the transport and logistics industry having been awarded training scholarships following their participation in a coaching program run by a Wanneroo-based charitable organisation called Pathway to Success Rugbyworks (P2S RUGBYWORKS).

Trae Lehner (17) and Sebastian Ross (18) have already completed two training courses run by one of Perth’s leading training organisations for the transport and logistics industry – Nationwide Training, a long-time sponsor of P2S RUGBYWORKS – and have also embarked on a forklift training course that will pave the way for them to apply for their forklift licences.

Trae was also successful in obtaining a work placement with Muldoon Tiles in Osborne Park, where he was able to put his new skills into practice.
Founder and CEO of P2S RUGBYWORKS – Fraser Griggs – said that what Trae and Sebastian had achieved was a real credit to them both and a very pleasing endorsement of the P2S RUGBYWORKS coaching program. “I am extremely proud of Trae and Sebastian and of the role the P2S RUGBYWORKS coaches have played in helping them achieve the first step on their path to sustained employment. We are also very grateful to Nationwide Training for providing the training scholarships for Trae and Sebastian.”, Mr Griggs said.

Those comments were echoed by P2S RUGBYWORKS’ Head of Coaching, Bob Dayman, who said, “Trae and Sebastian’s achievements are especially pleasing to me as they show that our coaching program is working. The key aim of our program is to help our young people develop and hone vital life skills that will assist them in finding sustainable employment and set them on the path to successful and fulfilling lives. The success Trae and Sebastian have had, gives me real confidence that we are delivering on that key aim.”

Gavin Trim, CEO at Nationwide Training said “When I first heard about P2SRW at a Transport industry forum I knew straight away Nationwide Training would be an ideal supporter. Nationwide Training committed to a 3-year Gold Sponsorship which included training scholarship programs for 2 students. By supporting P2SRW we are providing support and opportunities for students and also promoting the transport and logistics industry. Trae and Sebastian applied for the scholarship and were both successful. They both had the options of selecting any courses that we deliver including Forklift or Order Picker High Risk Work Licences, Dangerous Goods storage and Handling, Load Restraint, Safe Manual Handling and Chain of Responsibility which are in most workplaces entry level training requirements to work in the Transport Industry. Both of these young men really enjoyed their training courses. Trae is not 18 years of age yet but he will return to complete his Forklift Training in 2022.

In 2021 and beyond, P2S RUGBYWORKS is looking to help more young people like Trae and Sebastian by taking its coaching program into even more schools and colleges across the Perth metropolitan area.

If you would like more information about the coaching program, or would like to join our coaching team, P2S RUGBYWORKS would love to hear from you! You can contact us here

Pictured: Colin PHILIPS (P2SRW Coach), Sebastian ROSS, Janet Hooper (Teacher-in-Charge), Trae LEHNER, Jesse LIDDLE (P2SRW Coach)

P2S RUGBYWORKS is delighted to announce a new Gold Sponsor to join with us to help us build a Pathway to Success for dis-engaged youngsters in Western Australia.

Financial Framework, based in Mount Hawthorn have strengthened their past support for our work by joining our existing Gold sponsors; Nationwide Training, Cooper Energy and Altair Mining Consultancy.

Tim Luxton, Managing Director said “Financial Framework are excited to partner with P2S RUGBYWORKS and help them with the great work they do with at risk youth”.

Fraser Griggs, P2S RUGBYWORKS Founder said “It’s fantastic to have our work validated by the support of local Western Australian businesses like Financial Framework and we are so grateful to Tim and his team for approaching us with their offer of support”.

Tim explained “We look forward to partnering with P2SRW and being involved with young Australians who are marginalised or outside of mainstream education We want to be involved in events and provide financial literacy as well as helping to provide information on career pathways”.

Financial Framework is a financial advice firm who have a passion for helping people navigate their financial world. Our mission is to create more fulfilling and secure lives for our clients and we achieve our mission by leveraging our team’s expert knowledge and resources to focus on achieving client goals and reducing complications.

2021 has started with a bang!

We are delighted to announce that Alison Foskett has joined P2S Rugbyworks as Chief Operating Officer.

Alison has a strong background in Public Administration and is an ex-board member of Rugby WA. We are excited to add Alison’s experience and passion for rugby to our team as we map out our participants’ Pathway 2 Success!

Fraser said: “Alison has always been a great supporter of our work. When the opportunity to add someone with her experience and background came along, we were quick to bring her onboard. Alison will be a key component of our program for 2021 and beyond as we look to build on our initial success and launch RESET 2021 to further develop a Pathway to Success for the youngsters we work with.”