Expression of Interest for Term 3 2026 are now OPEN!
The Youth Central Training Café (YCTC) supports young people aged 18-24 in Hume who are interested in gaining practical skills for employment in the hospitality industry.
Delivered in partnership with Jesuit Community College, this no-cost course offers hands-on barista and café operations training.
Training is government funded for eligible participants. Eligibility criteria apply.
Submit your Expression of Interest here
Date: Monday, 3 August 2026 – Monday, 26 October 2026, this course will be offered across 36 days (3 days per week)
Days: Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Youth Central, 33-37 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows 3047
Participants will receive a Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory), which includes training in Responsible Service of Alcohol, Food Handling and operational skills for a commercial espresso coffee machine. Participants will also receive support for finding work in hospitality and resume building.
Further details about the course can be found here: Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory).
Participants must:
Other eligibility requirements may apply, see Funding Eligibility
Date: Monday, July 27 2026 OR Wednesday, July 29 2026, you only need to attend one of these sessions to enrol
Time: between 9:30am – 2:30pm
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at youth@hume.vic.gov.au or on 9205 2556.