English Classes at Punchbowl Community Centre

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Worker’s Name: Anne Smith or Nadia Saleh

Organisation/Service/Project: Punchbowl Community Centre

Telephone/Email: Anne 97225394 – Nadia 95330100

• English classes/conversation group:

ENGLISH CLASSES AT PUNCHBOWL COMMUNITY CENTRE

This class will help you to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening

Cost: $80 Concession or $97 Non-concession

PADSTOW TAFE Teachers will deliver the class  

Literacy and Numeracy Program and Vocational Training

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Organisation/Service/Project: Metro Assist

Telephone/Email: 9789-3744

Initiative/Project: SKILLME Project

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

Metro Assist (SkillME project) in partnership with MTC Australia is running a combination of literacy and numeracy program (SEE) and vocational training to support men into employment. 

The qualification is a dual certificate in ‘Cert II in Furniture Removal and Cert II in Logistics’ which includes a forklift license as part of the training. Successful completion of the program will enable candidates to find job in warehouses or logistics companies; or candidates can use it as a pathway to go into Cert III in Logistics and Cert III in Driving Operations.

An information session has been scheduled on Wed. 11 Nov. at Metro Assist office Level2, 59-63 Evaline St. Campsie from 9.30 – 12.30pm.  To book a place call 9789-3744. 

Workshop for Job Seekers

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Worker’s Name: Maissa

Organisation/Service/Project: MetroAssist

Telephone/Email: 9789-3744 

Initiative/Project: SkillMe project

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

ARE YOU A MIGRANT OR REFUGEE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR WORK?

DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JOB SEEKING SKILLS?

Then come along to our friendly discussions and gain insight and support from our 

presenters and participants!

When: Wed 28 October 2015 – 9.30 am to 1 pm

Where: Canterbury City Community Centre – 28 Croydon St Lakemba

For more information and booking please contact:

Kate: 9750-9344 or Maissa: 9789-3744

Childcare provided please book prior

Free Employment Workshop

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Worker’s Name: Moushumi Martin

Organisation/Service/Project: MetroAssist

Telephone/Email: 9789-3744

Initiative/Project: Job seeking workshop

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

When:  Thursday 17^th of September 2015

Where: Ground Floor Lakemba Library 62the Boulevarde Lakemba

Time: 10am to 12pm

• ·         Free Morning Tea
• ·         Resume
• ·         Cover letter development,
• ·         Job Interview practice questions.
• ·         Guidance when facing challenges in securing employment e.g no local experience, costly to have overseas skills recognised,
• ·         Overcoming inequality due to cultural differences & background,
• ·         General Job Etiquette & Dress,

·         Volunteering and furthering education

To register for this workshop please contact  Moushumi Martin on 97893744 or 0404026576

This event is supported by: The Department of Social Services and Multicultural New South Wales

Step Into Work - Workshops

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Worker’s Name: Natailie

Organisation/Service/Project: Benevolent Society

Telephone/Email: 0438226506

Initiative/Project: Step into Work

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

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 consist of six weekly, tow and a half hour sessions and covers:

·         Values and job preferences

·         Matching skills to appropriate job types

·         Resume and cover letter preparation

·         Interview and communication practice

·         Searching for and applying for jobs

·         Stress management

Venue: the Benevolent Society – Bankstown Office – Level 6, 2-14 Meredith St. Bankstown

When: Wednesday 28 October – 2 December 2015 (6 weekly sessions)

Time: 10 am – 12.30 pm

Cost: Free

Childcare: Free

Registration close Wednesday 21 October 2015. For more information please call or sms Natalie on 0438226506

Writing Resume and Job Applications; Job Interview Skills - Workshops

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Worker’s Name: April Pan

Organisation/Service/Project: Metro Assist  

Telephone/Email: 9789-3744 -  skillmeproject@metroassist.org.au

Initiative/Project: SkillMe Project

• Training/Workshops:

 Are you a migrant or refugee currently looking for work?

Do you want to improve your job seeking skill?

Then come along to our friendly discussions and gain insight and support from our presenters and participants!

When: Fri 28 Aug 2015, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Lv 2, 59 – 63 Evaline St, Campsie (Metro Assist office)

Topic: Writing Resume and Job Applications; Job Interview Skills

To sign up for the session, please send your resume to April Pan at

skillmeproject@metroassist.org.au

 For more information phone (02) 9789 3744

These workshops will be run monthly until the end of 2015. Check our website www.metroassist.org.au for event updates.

SkillME is a three-year project funded by NSW Government through Multicultural NSW to assist migrants with skills and qualifications in their training and career pathways.

Becoming an Australian Citizen – Arabic speakers

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Worker’s Name: Fatmata or Paola

Organisation/Service/Project: The Multicultural Network and Melkite Catholic Welfare Association

Telephone/Email: Fatmata (9796-2235) Paola (97505514)

Initiative/Project: Becoming an Australian Citizen – Arabic speakers

• Training/Workshops:

Becoming an Australian Citizen – Citizenship test support program in Arabic

Venue: Suite 1, level 5, Compass Centre, 83-99 North Terrace, Bankstown (opposite train station

Date: Wednesday from 9^th September to 14^th October.

Time: 10.30 am – 1pm

Booking for childcare is essential