VIC
Hospitality Employment Pathways Program
SisterWorks Inc
Employment Region: Inner Metropolitan Melbourne
The activity involved the delivery of a six-week pre-employment and practical skills training course aligned to the meet the skill requirements of local hospitality employers. The activity prepared women from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds – including participants from recent migrant, asylum-seeker or refugee backgrounds – for roles in the hospitality sector and included practical work placements with local hospitality businesses.
Hospitality Essentials - 5 Day Intensive Course
Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House Inc.
Employment Region: Goulburn/Murray
The activity included an essential skills course for the hospitality industry, including practical activities and observations in the workplace.
Hospitality Essentials 5 Day Intensive Program
Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House Inc.
Employment Region: Wimmera Mallee
This activity provided participants with qualifications, skills, and support to secure and retain employment in the hospitality and tourism industry.
KARM
Bounce Consulting
Employment Region: Bendigo
This activity involved workshops for participants to gain behavioural customer service skills needed to work safely and effectively in the current post-pandemic customer service environment. The activity leveraged its existing employer networks to link graduating participants to employment.
Local Partnerships, Local Pathways
Glen Park Community Centre Inc
Employment Region: North Eastern Melbourne
This activity involved tailored individual development pathways aimed at a local need for entry level positions in cleaning, hospitality, guest services, maintenance and security. The activity was delivered over 10 weeks and supported a range of participants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Pre-accredited training included communication skills for work and community, pre-employment preparation and planning and job readiness skills. Accredited training was available where it met specific employment requirements.
Locals Working Together
Council on the Ageing (VIC)
Employment Region: North Western Melbourne
The activity involved the delivery of a pre-vocational and work readiness training program for 25 mature age participants. The activity was built upon the essential prerequisite skills necessary for employment within the Health and Community sector including employment skills training, mentor coaching, access to employers and post placement support. The activity supported participants into paid employment or vocational training upon completion of training.
Magpie Next Generation Project
Asuria People Services
Employment Region: Inner Metropolitan Melbourne
This activity included a mentoring and training pathway project supporting young people, women impacted by domestic violence, and participants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The program aimed to upskill participants, supporting them to better meet the needs of local employers.
Moorabool Jobs Program
Laurels Education and Training
Employment Region: Western Melbourne
The activity involved the delivery of intensive pre-employment training, mentoring and work experience placements. The activity also included a Careers Expo to connect participants with employers and showcase local employment opportunities. The activity supported youth, female, culturally and linguistically diverse, refugee and Indigenous participants and aimed to facilitate job placements.
Pathways to Construction
Holmesglen Institute
Employment Region: Inner Metropolitan Melbourne
Participants completed a 3 week construction training program including job readiness. They were supported into placement at the Victorian Tunnelling Centre training facility to prepare for entry-level roles in the construction industry for major projects.
Pathways to Digital Health – Supporting Telehealth Delivery
Melbourne Polytechnic
Employment Region: North Western Melbourne
The activity aimed to provide participants with the skills required to administer, coordinate, monitor and support the provision of telehealth services delivered by health professionals. The activity was designed to meet employer skill requirements for the growing demand for telehealth services in response to local community care needs and included the delivery of accredited units tailored to employer needs. Participants were provided with mentoring support and career guidance, including facilitated connections to job opportunities.
