VIC
Forklift Skills+ Program
Threesixty Consulting Group
Employment Region: South Eastern Melbourne and Peninsula
The activity was a 7-day program to train participants in warehouse operations and to obtain their forklift licence. The activity involved forklift operating, employability skills, and employer onboarding tailored to local industry and employer needs. Participants were linked to job placement opportunities and mentoring supports were provided to participants throughout all project delivery phases. The activity was focussed on refugee, culturally and linguistically diverse, female, and youth participants.
Fresh Start & Transformation Program
Kowanj Australasia Limited
Employment Region: Western Melbourne
The aim of the project was to deliver specialised employment, personal empowerment, and mental health support workshops in a culturally appropriate manner. Frames that are common across African cultures was utilised to engage participants, to invoke a sense of confidence, resilience and self-belief.
Gippsland Region Direct Care Workforce Traineeship Program
The Trustee for Mickamob Trust
Employment Region: Gippsland
The activity involved delivery of an eight-week training course to prepare participants for entry-level employment in traineeship carer roles within the health care sector. The training course was co-designed with local health care employers to deliver accredited and non-accredited training in alignment with local industry needs and role requirements.
HOPES Program
Calibre Workforce
Employment Region: Barwon
The activity prepared participants for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry through the provision of practical training over 4 days in local hospitality venues. The activity addressed fundamental training gaps that pose barriers to employment and linked participants with subsequent employment and training opportunities.
Horticulture Learner Employment Pathway Program
Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre Inc
Employment Region: Inner Metropolitan Melbourne
The activity will deliver horticulture industry training and will comprise of 60 hours of pre-accredited classroom teachings in key competencies and on-site work experience to develop key employbility skills. On completion, participants will receive cetificate listing competencies and be invited to job interviews for positions and/or be referred to vacancies with the activity's industry partners.
Hospitality All-Rounder
Preston Neighbourhood House Inc
Employment Region: Inner Metropolitan Melbourne
This activity provided a pre-employment training and mentorship in hospitality, bar tending and customer service to vulnerable participants.
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.
Innovative Aged Care Employment Pathway for Vulnerable Job-Seekers
Generation Australia Ltd
Employment Region: Inner Metropolitan Melbourne
The activity involves fully online training and a preparation program for employment in the aged care sector. The program will cover the essential technical, soft and employability skills necessary to be successful in a traineeship - Certificate III in Individual Support.
