SkillMe Project - Employment Preparation Program

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Worker’s Name: : Dinaz Rather: 0434 423 762 - dinaz.rather@metroassist.org.au

April Pan: 9789 3744 - skillmeproject@metroassist.org.au

Organisation/Service/Project: Metro Assist

Initiative/Project: SKILLME Project

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

Info session Wednesday 25 Jan 2017 10am - 12pm

Skilled Migrant Development Program

SkillME, in partnership with OTEN TAFE NSW, will launch another employment preparation program for skilled migrants.

A fast track course to prepare qualified professionals to enter the Australian workforce:

• funded by the NSW Government through Smart and Skilled

 • free for eligible participants

 • 56 hours of face to face tuition provided (in 7 weeks) Human resource specialists and employers will provide career advice through interactive workshops.

Course outline

• Developing a greater awareness of workplace culture and trends in the Australian labour market

 • Developing a career portfolio, résumé and cover letter

 • Strategies to identify employment opportunities

 • Marketing yourself effectively

 • Preparing for the job interview

• Career management skills

Participants who successfully complete the course will have the opportunity to be placed with a host organisation for a three-month internship to gain local work experience in your profession.

 Timeline Course: February-March 2017 Work Experience: March 2017 onwards

VENUE OTEN - Open Training and Education Network 51 Wentworth Rd, Strathfield 2135

For more details contact: Dinaz Rather: 0434 423 762 - dinaz.rather@metroassist.org.au

April Pan: 9789 3744 - skillmeproject@metroassist.org.au