Say YEP to your next step
Free Youth Excellence Program with the Australian School of Entrepreneurship
Want to build your skills, confidence, and connections ... for FREE?
Applications now closed.
YEP is a five-week online bootcamp for young people aged 15–21 in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, delivered by the Australian School of Entrepreneurship.
In just 90 minutes a week, you’ll grow your leadership, learn real-world life and career skills, and join a network of like-minded young change-makers.
You’ll also get the opportunity to opt-in for a 12 month mentoring program through Hastings Youth Voice to help you network locally and stay on track with your goals.
Program runs:
Tuesdays 4:30–6pm
19 August – 16 September 2025
Graduation:
In-person celebration on 23 September
Cost:
Free! Fully funded by NSW Government and Port Macquarie Hastings Council
What you’ll learn:
Leadership, resilience and emotional smarts
Public speaking, digital literacy and life skills
Creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation
Financial literacy and business basics
Social change and civic engagement
Questions? Contact us via community.education@pmhc.nsw.gov.au or call Council on 02 6581 8111.
This program is proudly funded by NSW Government in association with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Missed out on YEP but keen to stay connected with Council?
Register your interest to join Hastings Youth Voice – a group of young leaders dedicated to ensuring that the voices of youth, aged 12-25, are heard.
