Briks Inc.

Briks Inc. is an organisation dedicated to supporting young refugees and migrants in Australia by providing them with meaningful work experience opportunities. It focuses on connecting secondary school students aged 15 and above, who come from refugee and immigrant backgrounds, with employers across various industries. This connection aims to help these young people build successful careers and integrate more fully into their new communities.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Briks Inc. is to inspire, transform, and empower culturally and linguistically diverse youth to thrive in their new homes by building their own successful careers. Its vision is to create a world where all refugees and migrants feel supported and are given opportunities to succeed while embracing their heritage and bringing their authentic selves to the workplace every day.

Main Objectives

• Provide direct access to job placements for young refugees and migrants.
• Offer comprehensive support including interview preparation and mentoring.
• Equip students and employers with toolkits and resources to ensure smooth work experiences.
• Create a talent pool for employers to access diverse and capable young candidates early.
• Foster partnerships with employers to offer meaningful work placements during school holidays.

Benefiting Groups

• Secondary school students from refugee and immigrant backgrounds seeking work experience.
• Employers looking to diversify their workforce and engage with young talent.
• Community partners who support integration and employment initiatives.

Types of Services and Activities

• Matching students with suitable work placements across various industries.
• Providing mock interviews and interview preparation sessions.
• Assigning two mentors per student—one from the employer and one from Briks Inc.
• Supplying toolkits and resources to prepare students for their first day and beyond.
• Collecting and sharing regular feedback to improve experiences for both students and employers.