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

Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo - 1 Sep 2015, Penrith

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Organisation/Service/Project:   Western Sydney Institute

Telephone/Email: .brett.carter18@tafensw.edu.au or 9208 9506.

• Expo:

Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo - 1 Sep 2015, Penrith

Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo
1 September 2015, 4.00pm-9.00pm
Penrith Panthers Exhibition Marquee, Mulgoa Rd, Penrith

Cost: Free.

The perfect opportunity for students and job seekers to talk with potential employers and training providers.

More information: brett.carter18@tafensw.edu.au or 9208 9506.

Vacancies in several courses available - Petersham TAFE

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Organisation/Service/Project:     Petersham TAFE - Tricia

Telephone/Email: .patricia.kenny@tafensw.edu.au  - 9335 2790

Initiative/Project:    Courses

• TAFE Courses :

Access to Aged Care Course – August to November

An introduction to working in the aged care industry includes Senior First Aid, two level III subjects, education and employment pathways, basic computing and work experience.

Cert II Skills for Work and Training 10090NAT

 

 

Screen Printing – August/September to November

        Develop skills in basic design, layout and screen printing. Certificate I Access to Work and Training 10088NAT

Course in Vocational and Community Engagement 10093NAT

 

 

Basic Computing and Internet Courses – August to November

Computing courses for absolute beginners seeking employment held on Wednesday mornings at West Street campus of Petersham TAFE OR at Metro Assist, Evaline Street Campsie on Friday 

mornings 9:30 to 12:30.

Course in Vocational and Community Engagement 10093NAT

 

 

Online presence (higher level computing course) – August/September to November

Create and maintain an online presence using software that is free and readily available. 

Certificate I Access to Work and Training 10088NAT

 

If your client is interested in joining a course or you would like more information please contact: Tricia ph: 9335 2790

Please leave a message if phone is unattended or email: patricia.kenny@tafensw.edu.au

 

Kind regards

Patricia Kenny

Outreach Coordinator

Petersham TAFE Outreach

Sydney TAFE

Ph: 9335 2790 

Call for Volunteers - Reading Buddies

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Organisation/Service/Project:  Sara Axford 

Telephone/Email:  saxford@learninglinks.org.au or 8525 8222.

Initiative/Project: Bankstown Communities for Children

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Call for Volunteer

Reading Buddies

You are invited to take part in a unique program called Reading for Life that Bankstown Communities for Children (CfC) will be funding in 2015. Reading for Life has volunteers visit a local school in Bankstown each week to assist children in years 2 to 4 with their reading skills and confidence. The program has been operating across Australia and New Zealand since 2003 with great results in terms of skill enhancement as well as volunteer enjoyment!

The objectives of the program are:

1.       To make a positive impact on the children’s reading skills, confidence and motivation.

2.       To add value to the participating schools.

3.       To ensure that employees who participate have a worthwhile and satisfying experience.

The program will commence in August, 2015. Times and days for activities are yet to be confirmed.

We are looking for volunteers who have an adequate level of literacy and communication skills and can make the time commitment to the program. We require 50 volunteers who will be available for the entire program support 5 Bankstown schools.

What is the time commitment?

Firstly, volunteers will be asked to fill out a questionnaire expressing their interest and complete a working with children’s check. Volunteers are then asked to:

- Complete a three-hour training session with Learning Links

- Attend the school for a one-hour (approx.) orientation session before starting

- Attend the school to complete a 45 minute session each week over 15 weeks to meet individually with your reading buddy

- Attend a celebration party for the children at the end of the program

- Complete an evaluation survey at the end of the program

We are committed to supporting Bankstown primary school in 2015 and hope that you take this opportunity and get involved in a project that will not only be a rewarding experience but be highly valued by the local schools and families. To express your interest, or find out more, contact Sarah Axford on saxford@learninglinks.org.au or 8525 8222. .