Friday 23 April 2021

 

Free Employment Education Webinar

The Lebanese Muslim Association is running an Employment Education online workshop in collaboration with Migrant Employment Legal Service for clients. It will be in both English and Arabic with an interpreter, and will cover important factors of the Australian workplace and legalities that newly arrived individuals must be aware of to protect themselves.

The workshop will be available to all ages and LGAs and will run on MAY 14th on  Zoom from 11am -12pm with time to ask questions.

 

Please see some of the topics covered below:

·       What to be aware of when starting a new job

·       Difference between employee and independent contractor

·       Getting paid at the job

·       Getting paid by cash

·       Your legal rights at work

·       Unfair dismissal

·       Discrimination

 

Registration is essential and includes details on how to access the workshop.

Please see the registration link: https://forms.gle/hFgbdhYwLffeNpay6

 Any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me on 0416 848 019.

Zina Altai

Caseworker – Youth Outreach and Community

Community Inclusion & Wellbeing

 

 

A special program by TAFE Digital for overseas qualified people

This TAFE Statement course is fully funded by the NSW government and delivered by TAFE Digital to students who have gained skills and qualifications from overseas. The program provides them with the necessary skills and knowledge as well as internship opportunities to be able to access relevant jobs in the Australian labour market.

The program will be delivered online with weekly face to face workshops over a period of 8 weeks.

Enrolments and Orientation session will be on 28 April at 10:30 to 12 noon, at our Strathfield TAFE Digital College.

Should you need further details please do not hesitate to contact me.

Aida Tabet

Senior Education Officer

Multicultural Community Engagement

T  +61 9715 8678 |

E  Aida.Tabet@tafensw.edu.au

E tafedigital.multicultural@tafensw.edu.au

TAFE DIGITAL
51 Wentworth Road Strathfield NSW 2135 

 

Ready4work

WAA is launching this project called Ready4work in Disability and Aged care.

 

Below is a brief outline of the program.

 

AIM

To provide a blended combination of literacy support and select skillsets from a certificate in Individual support to help unemployed people to gain employment in the high demand social and community services sector.

 

Participants will be required to meet the Federal government’s settlement engagement and transition support (SETS) eligibility- that is they must be:

 

1.    Permanent residents who have arrived in Australia under five years as

2.    Humanitarian entrants

3.    Family stream migrants with low English proficiency

4.    Dependants of skilled migrants in regional areas with low English proficiency

5.    Selected other stream under eligible visa subclasses ( list provided upon request)

 

Two session will be conducted 12-15 participants in each session, at a total of 30 migrants who meet the SETS criteria will be recruited for this project

 

The fully funded program includes:

 

  • Customised program including Language, Literacy and digital literacy training and an introduction to a careers skillset, a Cert in Individual support at TAFE.
  • 10 hours of driving lessons per person
  • HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
  • Police checks
  • Uniforms and shoes
  • Android tablets for training
  • Work experience and placement
  • Graduation

 

On-going support will be provided by IWAA to ensure a successful outcome for the employer and employee.

  

Soofia Abbas/Loubna Hammoud

Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Coordinator

 

P: (02) 8764 6425 | F: (07) 3208 6933

M : 0401 209 144/ 0403 523 835

 

 

English and Computer Course on Saturdays at Lakemba

We have a new course starting up on Saturdays for people to improve their English and computer skills. Please see attached flyer for all the details. Classes are every Saturday from 9.30am – 2.30pm starting on Saturday 10th April.

 

For more information please contact Romana at Canterbury City Community Centre on 9750 9344 or 0412 270 811

Kate Maclean

Manager – Community Sector and Capacity Building

Canterbury City Community Centre

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday

Tel: 9750 9344

Email: capacitybuilding@4cs.org.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday 24 February 2021

 

STEP INTO WORK

Step Into Work is a program specially designed for women who want to find meaningful paid work - whether you are seeking employment for the first time, or wish to return to the workforce

The sessions are led by Step into Work Inc. volunteers with expertise in human resources/recruitment, coaching, planning and stress management.

The program covers practical areas including:

 • Matching values, skills and interests to types of work

 • Searching and applying for jobs

 • Preparing resumes and cover letters/emails

 • Communication skills and interviewtechniques

 It also focuses on building life skills and confidence needed when entering or returning to paid employment:

• Managing the family and work life balance

 • Relaxation and stress management

 • Developing personal networks and using them effectively

DETAILS

• 5 weekly sessions in small, supportive groups

 • Sessions start at 9:30 am and run for 2.5hours

 • Cost – free

 • Childcare available

WHERE Lakemba School Community Centre in the groundsof Lakemba Public School, Alice St Lakemba

WHEN 25 February – 25 March (5 weeks program) Thursdays 9.30 am -12.00 pm

HOW TO ENROL Bookings essential: Call Wendi on 9759 4061

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICER POSITIONS

Applications are now open for the Migrant Employment Legal Service (MELS) Community Education Officer positions.

MELS is looking for Community Education Officers to deliver targeted and culturally appropriate education sessions to their communities to help them understand and enforce their work rights. Community Education Officers are paid casual positions. As part of the role, you will participate in a paid 10-day Train the Trainer Program in employment and anti-discrimination law and services and a final Showcase/Graduation event.

Key Dates

Applications close: 12 March 2021

Program period: mid-April - July 2021

Who should apply?

Applicants should be active and trusted members of migrant and refugee communities (including temporary visa holders) who are well-connected with their community. If you help organise events or bring people to them or help members of your community to access information and services, you are who we are looking for!

 

What is the time commitment and where will the training be held?

Community Education Officers will attend a compulsory 10-day training program from April to June 2021. The training will be face-to-face and take place once a week between 9.30am and 5pm at various locations across the City of Sydney and greater Sydney.

What is the selection criterion?

Applications are open and will close on Friday 12 March 2021 at 5pm. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an individual interview.

For more information, please see attached Position Description and application questions for the Community Education Officer Position.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tu Le | Migrant Employment Legal Service

p. 02 9137 6067 | e. tle@mels.org.au www.mels.org.au

 

ENGLISH FOR WELL BEING -  CLASSES

Free  English  classes with you. – every  Monday 10 -12, -  391 King street Newtown (Upstairs)

 

the teachers are trained qualified and experienced

 

Please can you tell you clients!

 

thanks

 

Mary  

 

0425257419

 

 

 

Saturday 13 February 2021

 

Free Workshop for Female Jobseekers

We’re running another free Playful Communications workshop for female jobseekers on Thursday 11th March, at Ashfield Civic Centre from 9.30am – 2.30pm. A free lunch will be provided. The aim of this workshop is to improve the communication skills and build up the confidence of the participants, enabling them to find meaningful work.

 

No childcare will be provided unfortunately. They must also have a good command of English.

 

Only 8 spots are allowed, so registration is essential, please email: skillmeproject@metroassist.org.au or call 0423 081 951.


Marjorie

Employment Support Facilitator

0423 081 951


 

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TAFE NSW Business Administration courses - vacancies

Semester 1 2021 has start started at TAFE NSW.

 

We still have spots in some of our courses if you have people interested in starting their TAFE journey this semester.

 

Attached is information on those three courses that are being offered at TAFE Bankstown

 

  • Certificate III Business Administration – Customer Services Strand
  • Certificate III Business Administration – Evenings
  • Certificate II Business

 

Please pass on this information to people who may be interested  - they are great courses. Each of the flyers has the timetable of the units ad times of the classes which will help students plan other parts of their lives.

 

Let me know if you require further details


Myriam Bahari

CALD Coordinator

Customer and Stakeholder Relations

T  9780 5756 | M 049 1214 933

E  Myriam.bahari4@tafensw.edu.au

 

Services running at Greenacre Area Community Centre

 

English Class - Thursdays - 9.30am - 12.30pm (during school term)

 

Taught by  TAFE —an engagement program that supports eligible people in the community with a language barrier, to learn or mentor other learners.


Eligibility: Australian Permanent Residents and some Visa classes.

 

Contact the Centre for further information and bookings on 9750 7982.

 

Free child care, places limited.

 

First Class: 11/2/2021


 

TAFE NSW Career Pathways Courses - Bankstown College

 Community Service Providers, 

I would like to provide information about the courses we are running at Bankstown. Please ask your staff/volunteers to be aware of the courses below that are also suitable for those with NESB (non-English Speaking Background).  All courses are fee free for all ages.

 

For those who want an ATAR to go to University we offer 10767 Cert 4 in Tertiary Preparation.(Nursing, Child studies, Teaching, Business, Accounting, Lab skills  or anything where they need the language of Maths and/ or Science.) They only need to do 9 subjects over a full year and English is the only compulsory exam. Tutoring can also be arranged when necessary. Classes are small and students are very well supported and typically do very well).  This is a better choice for students who might be considering a later bridging course at university as it has the same function and avoids the $10-15,000 debt) ( two semesters). Last year our top student who was a Syrian refugee and recent arrival got 96 in English and 8 students got marks in the 80’s and 90’s. All of these were from NESB backgrounds. This course gets them a mark which is translated into an ATAR for university entrance.

 

For those who want to upskill in English, Maths and computing we offer  Cert 3 in Pathways to Further Study 10769 -this course allows entry to many vocational certificates and trades. Tutoring can also be arranged. (one semester)

  

For those who did not finish school at whatever age and need the basic educational certificate (Year 10 equivalent)- 10591, 10591E, 10591M, 10591S Cert 2 in Further Study Skills. This also has the Statements of Attainment for Police or Defence Forces, Science (Forensics), Maths and English embedded in it. Students can do one or all.

 

For those who don’t want to go to work but need more language and work skills we offer 10585 Certificate 3 in Career Advancement- all units are assessed in class and almost all work is done in class unless the students wants to practice at home. There is no Maths but it focusses on English usage and computing. (one semester)

 

I’ve tried to keep this short but please feel free to contact me at any time. Thanks

 

Trish Lown

Rel. Head Teacher

Career Pathways and Aboriginal Languages

T 02 9780 5680

E  marypatricia.lown@tafensw.edu.au  ( Trish Lown)