ERIN JACOB

• Lead the development and delivery of community education programs, including the Love Bites program, reaching over 8,500 students annually.
• Develop partnerships with schools, community groups, and stakeholders to expand respectful relationship education.
• Manage and support a team of facilitators, volunteers, and educators to deliver high-quality training.
• Advocate for funding and program expansion to increase access to services.
• Plan and implement wellness initiatives to support vulnerable and at-risk youth.
• Oversee program evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement and effectiveness

Training Coordinator

Liaising with partners to ensure smooth program delivery and collaboration
Developing accredited and non-accredited courses to meet diverse learning needs
Overseeing a team of 20+ trainers to maintain consistent high-quality training
Managing trainer rosters to ensure efficient program delivery

Trainer and Assessor
Delivered employability skills programs to support youth in transition
Facilitated horticulture and life skills programs tailored to diverse cohorts
Recognised for outstanding work with disengaged youth:
2021 Central Coast/Hunter Teacher Trainer of the Year
NSW Teacher Trainer of the Year
Finalist for Australian Trainer of the Year
Expertise in working with a wide range of student cohorts, including:
Homeless youth
Youth in juvenile justice
Disengaged youth
Adults with disabilities
Individuals experiencing mental health challenges
Learners with poor literacy, language, and numeracy skills

• I trained and assessed the following courses
• Certificate II and III in Horticulture
• Links to learning (Youth Re-engagement program)
• Certificate II in General education for adults
• Trainee's - Retail, CALM and Horticulture

• Staff management
• Payroll
• Stock ordering
• Customer service
• Accounts
• Maintained retail displays
• Care and maintenance of plants