SKILLMAX – Jobseekers Project

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Worker’s Name: Padmini Sampathkumar

Organisation/Service/Project: Granville TAFE

Telephone/Email:  (02) 96820463 Padmini.sampathkumar6@tafensw.edu.au

Initiative/Project: SKILLMAX – Jobseekers Project

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

Skillmax - Jobseekers Course

Develop job search strategies for the Australian employment market

Skillmax - Jobseekers is ·         for skilled migrants seeking employment in their chosen profession ·         a fast track course to prepare qualified professionals to enter the Australian workforce ·         funded by the NSW Government ·         free for eligible participants ·         delivered in part-time classes for 75 hours Human resource specialists and employers will provide sessions on the current expectations of finding work and career advice. They will also provide interactive workshops.  Course outline ·         Developing a greater awareness of workplace culture and trends in the Australian labour market ·         Finding your fit in your field of expertise ·         Developing a career portfolio including your résumé and cover letter ·         Strategies to identify employment opportunities ·         Preparing for the job interview ·         Career management skills ·         Marketing yourself effectively

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates must ·         be a permanent Australian resident ·         have overseas qualifications ·         be seeking work in their field of expertise ·         have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent You will also need to provide the following documents ·         Current visa page of your passport ·         Your qualifications (English translations) ·         IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) or equivalent

Course Dates: Start: 12 May 2014 Finish: 13 June 2014 Time: Monday- Friday (3 days, 5 hours/day) Days and times negotiable

Course Location: Granville College William Street Granville NSW 2142 Information Session: 1st of May & 8 May 2013 1 pm- 2.30 pm Granville College, Block A, Second Floor, Room A.2.14. If unable to attend information session, please call Padmini on (02) 96820 463 to register your interest.

English classes at Campsie and Lakemba Libraries.

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Worker’s Name: Wendy Gindi

Organisation/Service/Project: Campsie Library

Telephone/Email: 9789-9399

Initiative/Project: English Classes at Campsie and Lakemba Libraries

• English classes/conversation group:

 English classes at Campsie and Lakemba Libraries.

They are free and run by volunteers.

Classes are held:

Campsie - Monday & Tuesday  @ 10am - 12pm  - beginner and intermediate levels
Lakemba - Thursday  @ 10am - 12pm - beginner and intermediate levels

Classes are run during the school terms not in school holidays

Campsie Library 14-28 Amy Street Campsie NSW 2194

Employment Opportunity - Part time teachers - TAFE

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Worker’s Name:                                Anne Maley

Organisation/Service/Project:        SWSiTAFE

Telephone/Email:                            9780 5726 / anne.maley@tafensw.edu.au

Initiative/Project

·         Employment Opportunities:     Part Time Teaching Community Services courses at SWSiTAFE (Bankstown, Granville, Wetherill Park, Macquarie Fields, Campbelltown)

Step Into Work Course (for women)

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Worker’s Name:  Wendi Etherington

Organisation/Service/Project:  Lakemba / Wiley Park School as Community Centre in partnership with the Benevolent Society

Telephone/Email:  9759 4061   lakembasacc@gmail.com

Initiative/Project   Step Into Work Course   (for women)

• Employment / Job Seeking / Training Workshops

This five week course is aimed to support women who would like to find meaningful paid work after not working for a number of years.  This course will give you the skills and confidence to find a job and an understanding of the job market in Australia.

Sessions are run in a small supportive group. The trainers are professional volunteers with expertise in human resources & recruitment, stress management and executive coaching.

- Step by Step goal setting.

- Matching skills to jobs and career planning.

- Build on Parenting Skills (eg time management, budgeting)

- Hands on practical skills including resume writing, interview skills, communication

- Skills for coping with stress

- Individual coaching

WHEN: Starts Wednesday 14^th May for five weeks 10.00 – 12.30pm

FREE – childcare available.

WHERE: Lakemba School as Community Centre, Alice St Lakemba                 

                                 (in grounds of Lakemba PS)

BOOK: Ring Wendi Etherington on 9759 4061 to register.                                         

Please Note: An interview is required before acceptance into this course.

FREE career education and basic skills course

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Worker’s Name: Kate Maclean

Organisation/Service/Project: Community Development Worker - Canterbury City Community Centre

Telephone/Email: Tel: 9750 9344 - Email: lakembaneighbourhoodcentre@4cs.org.au

Initiative/Project:  FREE career education and basic skills course

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

In partnership with Bankstown TAFE, Canterbury City Community Centre will be running a FREE career education and basic skills course for women wanting to return to the paid workforce.

Students will:

         Explore work and study options in a supportive group environment

         Develop Computing skills. Learn how to use email, the internet and search for jobs online.

         Learn about communication skills at work and appropriate workplace behaviours

         Find out about employee and employer rights and responsibilities, job descriptions and working conditions

         Identify job and training pathways and find out about volunteering.

INFORMATION SESSION

10am Monday 28th April 2014

Course starts Thursday 1st May

Canterbury City Community Centre (see map over page)

130 Railway Pde Lakemba

More information 9750 9344

The course will be held on Mondays and Thursdays 9.30 am to 2.30 pm during Term II 2014. Mondays will be held at Lakemba and Thursdays will be at Bankstown College of TAFE (Computers)

SOCIAL SUPPORT - English Classes

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Worker’s Name: Tony Tonous

Organisation/Service/Project: Metro Migrant Resource Centre – Homebush Hub

Telephone/Email: 9746-8217- tony.tounous@metromrc.org.au

Initiative/Project: FREE Social Support – English Classes for New Migrants

• English classes/conversation group:

FREE Social Support – Classes for New Migrants

When: Monday from 12 to 2 pm

Where: Strathfield Community Centre – 1B Bates St. HOMEBUSH

The classes include:

·         Employment preparation – cover letter, resume development, interview skills

·         Helpful conversation topics including food, travel, accessing services

·         Book club Readings & Discussions

Contact: enquiries please call Tony Tonous 97468217 – tony.tonous@metromr.org.au

Job Seeker Advice - Drop in

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Worker’s Name: Miguel Ferrero

Organisation/Service/Project: Overseas Trained Professionals Network

Telephone/Email: otpnnsw@gmail.com

Initiative/Project: Job Seeker Advice – Drop in

• Employment/Job Seeking Advice:

JOB SEEKER ADVICE

Are you a migrant or refugee currently looking for work?

Do you want to improve your job search skills?

You can get free advice to help you with working out your career pathway and job searching. NO NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Bring your resume and cover letter for advice on how to improve it!

You can drop in on the following Fridays:

 21^ST March, 2014

4^th April 2014

2^nd May 2014

6^th June 2014

Between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm

at Metro Migrant Resource Centre – Level 2, 59 Evaline St CAMPSIE

For more information contact Miguel Ferrero at otpnnsw@gmail.com

This is a partnership between the Overseas Trained Professionals Network and Metro Migrant Resource Centre.