Young local artist finds support through innovative new employment program

Adam Dabrowski (work above) is a charismatic and engaging 24 year old from Lenah Valley, who came to the Youth Entrepreneurial Services (YES) Initiative after a period of unemployment.

Although interested in music and technical theatre for most of his life, Adam stumbled upon painting when a friend sent him a link to a Bob Ross tutorial.

Through the Youth Entrepreneurial Services Initiative, Adam was able to hone his craft and turn a hobby into a career option.

“From the day I started, I’ve received overwhelming support from family and friends, which helped me drive forward. Youth Entrepreneurial Services was also very supportive throughout it all. The coaching I received and the skills I developed were pivotal in my decision to move forward with this pursuit,” said Adam.

The YES Initiative gives participants many options as outcomes, and through the coaching elements of the program Adam’s entrepreneurial nature was discovered.

The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) was a perfect fit for Adam’s future study and self-employment dreams, and so he was supported to enter that program.

Although a Graduate of YES, Adam is still engaged as an external participant, with several of his paintings available for sale on consignment from the YES pop up shops and online.

“I’m thankful that I’ve had the opportunity to have a space and outlet to sell my art,” said Adam.

Youth Entrepreneurial Services is an initiative of Workskills’ community arm, impact Communities. The initiative offers young people between 15-24 years of age who are at risk of long term unemployment an opportunity to gain a variety of work experience, learn more about themselves in a supportive and exciting environment, and ultimately progress into work, self-employment, or further education.

Entry to the program is via expression of interest or referral, and is subject to entry requirements.

For more information see https://www.impactcommunities.org.au/expressions-of-interest/

To view or purchase Adam Dabrowski’s work, visit www.facebook.com/ADAPTasmania/
Bonnie Tuttle