Indigenous Skills and Employment Program (ISEP)

The Indigenous Skills and Employment Program (ISEP) is a First Nations–focused initiative that supports long-term employment success. At ALPA, we’re committed to supporting post-employment outcomes. That means helping individuals stay employed, grow in their careers, and build sustainable futures. Using a place-based and flexible approach, ISEP connects First Nations people with career growth, and practical training that leads to lasting employment.

ISEP projects are designed from the ground up in partnership with local communities and Yolŋu people. Together, we identify service gaps and create tailored solutions that reflect local needs, remove employment barriers, and align with regional priorities.

This Project is funded by National Indigenous Australian’s Agency (NIAA). ALPA runs this program out of Milingimbi, Ramingining, Gapuwiyak, Nhulunbuy, Yirrkala, Gunyangara, and Galiwin’ku.

The ALPA IESP program supports post-employment students through:

• Support with reading, writing, maths, and digital literacy skills
• Personal learning plans to meet job needs
• Goal setting
• Supporting employees to get further training to target skills gaps

The Program support employers through:

• Support the development of skills of First Nations team members
• Support to enhance cultural safety in the workplace
• Support to identify workforce gaps

Regional University Study Hub (RUSH)

The Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education. The Hubs are set up to assist students in remote regions to study and access higher education without leaving community.

ALPA’s Hubs are located in Nhulunbuy, Yirrkala, Ramingining, and Galiwin’ku. They provide the following supports:

Student Supports:

• Assist students to enrol in any course
  • NB: The Hub will assist in locating any training and any provider suitable for each student
• Access Computers
• Find and apply scholarships to help your study
• Provide Basic Foundation and Computer skills training
• Contact Tutors
• Understand assessment Task

The Hub provides the following facilities:

• Computers, internet, and printers
• A SAFE place to study
• Kitchenette
• Face to Face academic support
• Meet with other learners