STEP INTO WORK Program

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Worker’s Name: Kassandra Oliver

Organisation/Service/Project: Benevolent Society

Telephone/Email: 0448 379 384

Initiative/Project: Step Into Work

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

STEP INTO WORK

Step into Work is a free program which assists women who would like to find meaningful, paid work

The program is run over 6 weekly sessions in small, supportive groups. The sessions are facilitated by professional experts in human resources/recruitment, stress management and coaching

Course Outline:

The program consists of six weekly, two and a half hour sessions and covers:

• Values and job references
• Matching skills to appropriate job types
• Resume and cover letter preparation
• Interview and communication practice
• Searching for and applying for jobs
• Stress management

Where: BaptistCare Bankstown – Level 2, 402-410 Chapel Road, Bankstown NSW 2200

When: Tuesday 1 August 2017 – 5 September 2017 (6 weekly sessions)

Time: 10 am – 12.30 pm

Cost: Free

Childcare: Free Child minding

Registration close Monday 24 July 2017  

FREE WHITE CARD COURSE

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Worker’s Name: Shyama Sri

Organisation/Service/Project: MetroAssist

Telephone/Email: 8709-0200/ shyama.sri@metroassist.org.au

• Course:

FREE WHITE CARD COURSE

When: Thursday 29 June 2017

Where: Level 2

Come along to Metro Assist Campsie on 29 June to attend our Free White Card Course run by Metro Assist in collaboration with Sydney Training Academy.

A white cared for general construction induction card is required for workers who want to carry out construction work and is an ideal entry pathway for those looking to secure employment as general labourers and tradespeople. An Arabic and English speaking trainer will be facilitating the course.

Please note that all candidates will require a working command of English as there will be a short literacy and numeracy assessment as part of the registration process.

Applicants are required to bring 100 points of ID for registration. Passport 75 pts, Driver License 40 pts, Photo ID 40 pts, Medicare 25 pts, Bank Card 25 pts, Rental/lease 25 pts, Gas/Electricity Bill 25 pts.

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

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Organisation/Service/Project: MTC and The Multicultural Network

Telephone/Email: 97962235 – mcdp@tmn.net.au

Initiative/Project: Free English Classes

• English classes/conversation group:

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

Classes to improve your basic language skills to effectively engage with the local community and increase your chances of further study or employment

Course will include:

·         Reading maps and timetables

·         Making appointments

·         Completing forms and writing letters

·         Health and nutrition

·         Accessing local community services

·         Job search skills including resume and cover letters

Course location:

Suite 1, Level 5, Compass Centre

83-99 North Terrace

Bankstown nsw 2200

Group A: Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm

Group B: Friday 10 am – 1 pm

RETAIL CAREER INFORMATION SESSION

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Worker’s Name: Joy Siamoa

Organisation/Service/Project: SKILLME project

Telephone/Email: 97893744

• Information Session :

RETAIL CAREER INFORMATION SESSION

We are offering a 10 week course covering:

-       Certificate II in Retails Services and

-       Certificate II in Retail Food Services

Information session will be held on Friday 23 June from 10 am to 12 pm

Venue: Settlement Services International – level 2, 462 Chapel Road BANKSTOWN 2131.

To register please contact Joy Siamoa on 97893744 or joy.simoa@metroassist.org.au