SA
Building a Future in Nharangga Country
Nharangga Aboriginal Progress Association
Employment Region: Mid North SA
This project provided a culturally appropriate work-readiness program to support Indigenous job seekers over a 12-week period. Participants undertook accredited training, developed employability and practical skills relevant to local jobs in construction and building maintenance.
Built by Jill
MEGT Australia Ltd
Employment Region: Adelaide South
This activity assisted women (including long-term unemployed) to become job ready for the constructions industry. The activity offered foundation skills, an Introduction to Construction Skill Set (including White Card training) and a First Aid course.
Careers in Local Jobs
Career Co Australia
Employment Region: North West Country
This activity promoted local job opportunities to local participants in the region and provided access to employment information, pathways, and training through the expansion of the Upper Spencer Gulf Jobs local online platform. Under the project, Careers in Local Jobs Expos were held in Port Augusta and Whyalla, bringing together employers and job seekers to network and explore employment opportunities in the region, as well as industry focussed group sessions.
CivilWorX
Civil Contractors Federation South Australia
Employment Region: Adelaide South
This activity assisted participants to become job ready for the civil sector by participating in employability skills and civil industry accredited training. The training aimed to increase industry work readiness and exposure by placing participants into traineeships, apprenticeships, or employment in the civil sector.
Connect Match Support - Driver Education South East 2.0
Australian Red Cross Society
Employment Region: Murray and South East
This activity involved Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) participants from migrant and refugee backgrounds in the Limestone Coast. Participants received pre-employment support and training, together with driver mentor support to attain their Driver's Licence, resulting in a better opportunity to gain meaningful employment.
Connect, Match, Support and Driver Education South East
Australian Red Cross Society
Employment Region: Murray and South East
The activity supported refugee and migrant participants to gain employment through three components:
• Driver mentor program – skilled driving mentors assisted participants to gain their probationary licence and provide vehicle safety education
• Job readiness training – one-to-one mentoring, English and computer training, access to volunteering opportunities, and job application and interview support; and
• Connect/Match/Support – participants connected with employers to fill local employment opportunities.
Cultural Understanding for Training and Employment
Kornar Winmil Yunti Aboriginal Corporation Inc
Employment Region: Adelaide South
The training provided localised, culturally appropriate education and support to increase the understanding and knowledge of Indigenous participants in the workplace, particularly those with barriers into employment. The training was delivered to employers, participants and new employees, with the aim of improving employment outcomes and sustaining employment.
Fit for Work
The Trustee for Career Co Australia Trading Trust
Employment Region: North West Country
The activity was delivered over 10 weeks to participants to address fitness and wellness for work barriers. Following completion of the activity, participants had to undertake pre-employment medicals, in order to enter the workforce in entry-level roles.
Fit for Work
The Trustee for Career Co Australia Trading Trust
Employment Region: Mid North SA
The activity was delivered over 10 weeks to participants across two streams, Fit for Work: Industry, specific to the manufacturing, mining and construction industries and Fit for Work: Wellness, a generalist focus on confidence, motivation, self-care, health and nutrition. Participants were required to pass pre-employment medicals, and attend educational sessions with local employers and health professionals on completion.
Game On
Maxima Training Group
Employment Region: Adelaide North
A pre-employment program blending youth-oriented activities including box-fit class "Gloves" (combination of physical exercise through boxing) and/or video gaming. Participants received training on job search skills, resume preparation, job applications and interview preparation through the use of videogaming delivery strategies.
