Whether it’s building a bike from scratch or supported work experience, TRACTION’s not-for-profit programs enable young people (10 to 16 years) to learn new skills, gain confidence, and make new connections.
TRACTION for Young People
TRACTION Programs
Led by professional mentors. Underpinned by an evidence-based approach.
Our Impact
81%
report improved engagement in learning
100%
report increased motivation to complete school & consider future goals
71%
report improve readiness for High School
Welcome to our new website
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new-look website - an exciting milestone that brings together months of brand development, content strategy and design work, as we step confidently into our next chapter.
A spark ignited a decade ago
“I didn't back myself. TRACTION helped me build confidence and think differently about my potential.”
When Sandy, TRACTION’s founder, sat down with alumni Will Johanessen, it didn’t take long for the conversation to drift back to the workshop where it all began.
The myth of the ‘unmotivated dropout’: Why our assumptions are failing young Australians
For years, one damaging myth has shaped how we talk about young people who leave school before Year 12: that they lack ambition, commitment, or the drive to succeed.
At TRACTION, we know first-hand that the truth is far more complex.
Transformational Partners
Morningstar Foundation
