Frankie’s Café celebrates latest graduates

Frankie’s Café has served up another round of success with eight students graduating this week. 

The eight students were celebrated at the Frankston South café with a graduation on Tuesday 6 August. 

Frankie’s Café began hosting Café Creations courses at its youth training centre in October 2018. Since then 42 students have taken part. 

The pre-accreditation course was designed to help people aged 15-24 learn hospitality and workplace skills to enhance their employability and re-engage with the local community. 

Frankston City Mayor, Michael O’Reilly congratulated the students at the celebration. 

“Frankie’s Café is a vibrant space which provides real life training for young people undertaking hospitality courses and is another great café for Frankston South locals to enjoy,” said the Mayor. 

“It’s awesome to see Council’s investment in the café having such a positive outcome for the community and we are delighted it can be used to support these courses. As well as practical help, students develop self-esteem and are prepared for future employment, this program gives them a leg up so they can enter the workforce prepared and trained.” 

The Café Creations program aims to assist young people who are not employed or engaged in education or training. Participants gain Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate, Food Handlers Certificate, work experience in a café environment, support in finding future employment and maintaining employment plus interview, resume and cover letter writing training. 

Frankie’s Café and the Café Creations program are supported by local businesses La Barista in Carrum Downs and Sustainable Building Concepts in Seaford.