Thursday 23 April 2015

Step Into Work Program


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Worker’s Name: Wendi Etherington

Organisation/Service/Project: Lakemba/Wiley Park School as Community Centre (SaCC) in partnership with The Benevolent Society.

Telephone/Email: 9759 4061  lakembasacc@gmail.com

Initiative/Project:

  • English classes: Navitas is prepared to start a FREE English Outreach class in Wiley Park if enough students enrol. Childcare will be provided. Please contact Wendi if interested on 9759 4061.

  • Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:
Step Into Work Program: This six week course is for women who would like to find meaningful paid work. The course is led by professional volunteers with expertise in recruitment, training and human resources as well as stress management.
Participants will be helped to set goals; develop a professional resume, write an application letter and practice interview questions.
Starts Wednesday 13th May 10.00-12.30. Childcare available.
Please contact Wendi on 9759 4061 as an interview is required before admission to the group.





Wednesday 22 April 2015

Beginner’s Computer Class



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Worker’s Name: Miguel Ferrero

Organisation/Service/Project: Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre

Telephone/Email: 9645-3700 – communityworker1@chnce.org.a
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Initiative/Project: Beginner’s Computer Class

  • Workshops:
Beginner’s Computer Class – 6 Weeks

Tuesdays from 9.30 am to 11.30 am

Learn computer basics eg. Using the mouse/keyboard, learn about Word

Starts Tuesday 28th April 2015

Cost: $10 for the 6 weeks

For further information contact 9645-3700


Sunday 12 April 2015

Film Making Workshop - Refugee Week

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Worker’s Name: Fatmata Banagura

Organisation/Service/Project: BCC - CBMIA

Telephone/Email: mcdp@bamn.org.au - 97962235

Initiative/Project: Refugee Week

  • Workshops:
 Are you a young person aged between 16 – 25?

Come and join us in a two day workshop to learn about script writing, digital film making animation and editing

Your films will be screened to public in June 2015

Places are limited!
Booking essential

Workshop is on Saturday 2nd and 9th May 2015 in Bankstown



TECH SAVVY CHINESE SENIORS


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Organisation/Service/Project: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre

Telephone/Email: 9707 9708   

  • English classes/conversation group:
TECH SAVVY CHINESE SENIORS
Mondays 10am – 12 pm

FREE

4 May 2015

Introduction to the Computer - Cantonese 

11 May 2015

Introduction to the Internet- Part 1 - Cantonese

18 May 2015

Introduction to the Internet- Part 2 - Cantonese

25 May 2015

Introduction to Social Media - Cantonese


Level 1
Technology Centre
Training Room
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
80 Rickard Road
Bankstown

Bookings: 9707 9708   




Wednesday 8 April 2015

Transition to Work Program


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Worker’s Name: Coordinator Dawn Tindall  
Organisation/Service/Project: Fitted for Work

Telephone/Email: 02 9635 9909 or dawn@fittedforwork.org.

Initiative/Project: Transition to Work


  • Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:
Fitted for Work
Transition to Work Program 
Transition to Work is a FREE program that provides support to female job seekers who are experiencing disadvantage and facing multiple barriers to employment.  
The programs provides –
·         A 10-module life skills training
·         Mentor support once a fortnight for six months to help with job-search related activities such as resume and cover letter writing, job search, filling out job applications, practice interviewing and networking
·         A Corporate-led skill building workshop (ex. Resume Skills, Interview Skills, Networking Skills, How to set up a Linked In Profile)
·         Opportunity for a volunteer work placement

Throughout the program there is an emphasis on building each woman’s self-esteem and confidence in a nurturing and supportive environment, as well as developing the employability skills necessary to get and keep work.

Eligibility –
All women aged 45 Years and older
Migrant and/or refugee women aged 25 years or under

Next program starting in April
  For further information, please contact the Transition to Work Coordinator Dawn Tindall on 02 9635 9909 ordawn@fittedforwork.org.