Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Free English Classes for Beginners - Bankstown





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Worker’s Name: Fatmata


Organisation/Service/Project:  Bankstown Area Multicultural Network (BAMN)


Telephone/Email: 97962235


Initiative/Project: Free English Classes for Beginners


 


  • English classes/conversation group:


 


Free English Classes


for


Beginners


 


Come to the Information Session


 


On Thursday 6th February 2014 at 10.00 am


 


For more information telephone Fatmata


on 9796 2235 via the


Telephone Interpreter Service (TIS) 131 450


 


Classes will be held every Thursday


from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm


Presented by Bankstown TAFE Outreach.


 


At Bankstown Area Multicultural Network (BAMN)


Level 5, Compass Centre 83-99 North Terrace, Bankstown

Exploring work and Study Options for Women - Petersham TAFE





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Worker’s Name: Patricia Kenny


Organisation/Service/Project: Petersham TAFE


Telephone/Email:  patricia.kenny@tafensw.edu.au


Initiative/Project: Exploring work and Study Options


 


  • Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:


 
 


 


 PETERSHAM TAFE Outreach is running a FREE career education and computing course for women wishing to return to the workforce.
 
The course is held on Monday and Tuesday during school hours
from mid-February to June 2014
 
Students complete Certificate I Access to Work and Training 10443 (National Code: 10088NAT
 
 
 For women who are seeking to re enter the workforce and need to update their skills
 
  • Explore work and study options in a supportive group environment
  • Develop your computing and information technology skills?
  • Learn how to use email, the internet and search/apply for jobs online?
  • Plan for your career and develop skills in resume writing and job seeking
  • Gain valuable work experience


 


 If you are interested just come to the info session (details below).


 


INFORMATION SESSION


10am Thursday 13 February 2014


Library Seminar Room, Building C


Petersham TAFE College


27 Crystal Street Petersham


For more details phone: 9335 2790

African Australian Inclusion Program - Information Session





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Worker’s Name: David Puckeridge


Organisation/Service/Project: Local Employment Coordinator Canterbury Bankstown and South West Sydney Priority Employment Area


Telephone/Email: 0413 834 09902 - 9688 3651


Initiative/Project : African Australian Inclusion Program


  • Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:


 


The African Australian Inclusion Program (AAIP) is an initiative of the National Australia Bank and Jesuit Social Services. It is designed to provide appropriately qualified and skilled candidates with enhanced prospects of gaining a job in their chosen field by:


o Acquiring practical skills and experience in a large Australian corporate.


 o Working with a coach and mentor throughout the duration of the program.


o Being supported in resume development and job search skills during the last months of the program. 


o Providing future potential employers with a NAB reference. 


There are  4 roles in Sydney for this round – one in Finance and three in Technology. Please see the attached for more information on this program and the 11th February information session.


 


 Information Briefing Session, Tuesday 11th February 2014


 


The National Australia Bank and Jesuit Social Services offer a program of paid work experience and development for suitably qualified African-Australians at the Bank’s Australian offices in Melbourne.


 


The African Australian Inclusion Program (AAIP) is designed to provide appropriately qualified and skilled candidates with enhanced prospects of gaining a job in their chosen field by:


 


o Acquiring practical skills and experience in a large Australian corporate.


o Working with a coach and mentor throughout the duration of the program.


o Being supported in resume development and job search skills during the last months of the program.


o Providing future potential employers with a NAB reference.


 


We have 4 roles in Sydney for this round – one in Finance and three in Technology.


The positions will commence in May 2014 and candidates will work for a six month period in a supportive working environment. The work experience positions will be paid fortnightly at a market entry-level salary and a program of induction and external support will be provided through Jesuit Social Services.


 


 


 The Information Briefing Session is for prospective applicants, interested community members and leaders, and others involved with the African Australian Community. It will provide prospective applicants with an opportunity to find out more about the program and available roles, and a chance to meet NAB staff from departments offering roles in this round of the program.


 


Where: Auditorium – Ground Floor, 105 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060


When: Tuesday 11th February 2014


Time: 4.45pm sharp start ending 6.30pm approx.


Attire: Business


 


Bring Photo ID and allow time to pass through security.


 


How to apply:


 Await the Application Pack email that will be sent on the 12th February.


 Do not submit an application before you have carefully read the Application Pack.


 Application Pack will contain the Application form, copies of Position Descriptions, and how to apply instructions.


 


 


 Please note: all applications are now going to NAB, and can only be made using the application link in the application pack that will be sent on the 12th of February.

Monday, 9 December 2013

Bankstown Change Makers Program - 2014



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Worker’s Name: Jessie Williams

Organisation/Service/Project: School for Social Entrepreneurs

Telephone/Email: 0449 117 824        Jessie@sse.org.au

Initiative/Project

Bankstown Change Makers Program

The Bankstown Change Makers Program 2014 provides a unique opportunity for up to 20 individuals to gain the skills, confidence and networks to bring an idea for a social venture to life,  that will benefit the Bankstown community

You may have an idea for a social venture that you want to get off the ground, or you are working on an idea within an established organisation. You must be passionate, action orientated and in the case of working from within an established organisation: autonomy for decision-making and full support of the organisation.

Venue: Bankstown

Dates:

Feb 10 – 12

March 10 – 12

April 7 – 9

May 5-7

For full information, program brochure and application form go to: http://www.the-sse.org/schools/24/australia/256/bankstown-change-makers

 

*Please note that the deadline for applications has passed, however we are pleased to announce a second round. If you think you may apply, please get in touch with Jessie asap: Jessie@sse.org.au

 

Social Enterprise Workshop - Fairfield - December 12th



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Worker’s Name: Pamela Rivera

Organisation/Service/Project:  Fairfield City Council

Telephone/Email: privera@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au     

Initiative/Project  Social Enterprise Workshop


  • Workshops:


This workshops is the ideal, practical guide to Social Enterprise for any community group or business seeking to understand this concept and how it can work for them. This is a practical step by step workshop where examples of Social Enterprise will be provided for those interested in running a social enterprise or looking to invest in or by from one. A discussion will take place with regard to current development s in the Social Enterprise Sector in NSW and Australia.

 

What’s covered?

-       What is social enterprise?

-       The social enterprise sector and landscape in Australia

-       The challenges faced by social enterprise

-       Examples of social enterprises and how they achieve social impact

-       Ideas about how to identify a good social enterprise idea

-       Social enterprise intermediaries, partnership and support, including Social Traders

 

Date: 12 December 2013

Venue: Fairfield City Council Administration Building, Avoca Road, Wakeley (room 5)

Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Lunch will be provided

RSVP: privera@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

 

 

Sunday, 24 November 2013

LMA Community Up Skill Initiative (Youth Work)




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Worker’s Name: Amirah

Organisation/Service/Project: Lebanese Muslim Association

Telephone/Email: 97506833 – aamin@lma.org.au

Initiative/Project: LMA Community Up Skill Initiative – Lakemba – “Engage, Challenge, Grow”

  • Training/Scholarship Opportunities:

LMA Community Up Skill Initiative
 
Lakemba, NSW
 
“Engage. Challenge. Grow.”

 

The Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) is proud to announce the launch of the Community Up Skill Initiative (CUSI). This project was developed after identifying a lack of trained Muslim Youth Workers, who are able to deliver bespoke and culturally appropriate services in the Muslim community. This initiative aims to address the unique issues faced by Muslim Youth, through providing training and education.
We are providing a rare opportunity for 10 individuals to receive a scholarship to complete a Certificate IV in Youth Work. These individuals will also be provided with work experience, through community agencies as part of their training. To be a part of this rare and unique opportunity, see below for details.


Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for Community Up Skill, you must:

·         Identify as an Australian Muslim

·         Be 18 years of age or older

·         Have a strong interest in a career in Youth Work

·         Willingness to work flexible hours and be available Monday to Friday.

·         Participate in and be committed to all aspects of the program and training

·         Passion and dedication is a must!

Desirable:

·         Current NSW driver’s license and access to own vehicle

·         Previous experience and/or volunteer work in the youth services field

 

     

Places are extremely limited and acceptance is only through an application process. For interested candidates, please submit your expression of interest to aamin@lma.org.au. For more information, please contact Amirah on 02 9750 6833.


Applications close at 5pm, Friday 6 December.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED AS PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

"Stepping Stones to Employment" - Project




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Worker’s Name: Anne-Marie

Organisation/Service/Project:: Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre – 89-91 Waldron Rd. Chester Hill

Telephone/Email: 96449436

Initiative/Project:  “Stepping Stones to Employment”

 

  • Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

 

Are you a Parent of a Teenager?

Is English your second language?

Is it hard to find the job  you are looking for?

Do you need help to find a job but unsure as to where to start? Well, we are here to help!!

Our workshops will guide you through

-       Career planning

-       Resume writing

-       Job search and applying for jobs

-       Interview skills

When: 10 am – 12 pm Starting Wednesday 27 of November and every Wednesday for 4 weeks. (morning tea is provided)

Where: Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre, 89-91 Waldron Rd Chester Hill

Bookings and Enquiries: Anne-Marie on 9644-9436. To reserve your spot. Places are limited.