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"It's in the Can" at Shepparton

Shepparton Office recently ran an innovative program called ‘It's in the Can. The program explored the work opportunities in food processing across Shepparton and other local areas, with a focus on the upcoming season at SPC Ardmona. The Group Employee Relations Manager of SPC, Peter Bertolus, spoke about what they look for in their employees and explained the career pathways that existed outside of seasonal employment, as well as the changes occurring at the site and how individuals can position themselves to take advantage of these opportunities. 16 job seekers have now been registered with SPC Ardmona for their seasonal work.

Generation Works

Sureway Strategic Services Unit has been successful in obtaining funding to conduct an IEP program in the Wagga area. Called Generation Works, the program will seek to place 40 Indigenous job seekers into sustainable employment. As well, Generation Works will seek to drive the Generation One and Closing The Gap initiatives at a local level, creating real jobs. Program participants will be drawn from local high schools, employment providers and TAFE. This program is a first as it allows Sureway to work within a school environment and assist those Indigenous students most at risk of joining the welfare queue. A solid program model has been developed that will see participants undertake specific assessments, pre-employment training, industry skills training, work place visits, work placements and extensive mentoring. A local steering committee made up of employers, educators and Indigenous community members will monitor the progress of the program.

 

Giddy up and get into the Equine Industry at Euroa

Well known trainer, David Hayes, is working towards moving his racing business from the current location in South Australia to Euroa with an expected commencement of the new operation by early 2011. The Euroa property is currently undergoing a $12-14 million redevelopment aimed to be the total racing package for the David Hayes stables.
In line with this expansion, a new organisational structure has been developed with a total of 40 staff required (some highly skilled, some to be trained).

To maximise the possibility of gaining work in this industry DEEWR (our LEC and Rick Robertson) and National Centre for Equine Education (NCEE) in Wangaratta have put together a 2 week program of training to prepare individuals for work.

Post training, participants will undertake a 2 week unpaid work experience placement either at Lindsay Park or other horse properties.

For more Sureway news please see our company newsletter, the  Sureway Sun

 

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NESA Excellence Award 2008

Sureway was honoured to receive the prestigious National Employment Services Association (NESA) 2008 Innovation and Service Delivery Excellence Award for our HOUSE Project involving training and work experience for long term unemployed and disadvantaged job seekers in Wagga Wagga – click here for details.