Matchbox

From skills to employment

Matchbox helps participants turn their skills and experience into real job opportunities. It builds confidence, direction, and job-ready applications to secure employment.

Practical, not theoretical

Matchbox goes beyond standard job readiness. Participants learn how to position themselves and stand out – applying simple marketing principles to create applications that get noticed. Resumes, cover letters, and personal positioning are developed during the program and can be used immediately.

More than employment pathways

Matchbox also supports participants in exploring business ideas and micro-business opportunities. Participants can create simple, practical assets such as websites, portfolios, and business cards – helping them present their work and create their own opportunities.

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A guided, practical process

Participants are supported through a clear process:

define direction and identify strengths
build confidence and readiness to apply
create job-ready resumes and applications
prepare to present themselves to employers

Practical steps that build confidence, direction, and real job opportunities.

Flexible delivery

Matchbox can be delivered by Turn or by your organisation. A structured approach supports facilitators and participants – making delivery practical, consistent, and easy to run across different settings.

Extended through Skillstone

Matchbox can also be delivered through structured microlearning playlists on the Skillstone app –supporting ongoing engagement, reinforcement, and flexible learning.

Proven in practice

Matchbox has supported more than 1,000 participants to build the skills needed to secure work.

It has been delivered across:

Australian High Schools
Government Youth Programs, including Transition to Work
Australian Apprenticeships Centres
Employment Services Providers
the Arts Sector

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