Author: Sandra Harries

TtW Job Seekers to Gain Cert III Supply Chain Operations

group of graduates

Congratulations to 13 Global Skills Transition to Work Program job seekers. All are on track to gain their Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations, in 7 weeks, with thanks to United Transport Solutions.

Global Skills At Kimberwalli Careers Expo

Global Skills DES Manager standing in our stall with our banner in foreground

Today, Global Skills had the privilege of attending and running a stall at the Kimberwalli Careers Expo, Whalan. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community including young people and other service providers.

Emma’s Story: Having Permanent Work Has Changed My Life

Emma

“Going to work has helped ease my anxiety. I’m no longer a hermit crab, wanting to stay home all the time. It has definitely helped my financial situation too. I’ve got a house now, a two-bedroom unit.”

World Hearing Day 3 March 2023: Accessible Workplaces

young man wearing hearing aids

Today, 3 March 2023 is World Hearing Day. A day which promotes ear and hearing care across the world and raises awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. It is also a good time for Global Skills to encourage all employers to ensure their workplace is inclusive and accessible to employees who are hearing impaired.

Celebrating Jeremy: International Asperger’s Day 2023

Jeremy

Saturday 18 February, is International Asperger’s Day, an opportune time for Global Skills to promote and celebrate neurodiversity in the workplace. Today, we’d like to celebrate Jeremy, just one of our neurodiverse job seekers.

Diversify and Meet Your Workforce Needs: Transport, Postal and Warehousing Industry

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Australia’s Transport, Postal and Warehousing Industry includes a wide range of businesses and occupations and is one of our nation’s growth industries with an increasing demand for workers. With this demand predicted to intensify in coming years, Global Skills is encouraging employers to consider the inclusion of people with disability as possible employees.

Sydney WorldPride Festival To Be Inclusive and Accessible

line drawing illustration of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Confetti in foreground

The first WorldPride in the Southern Hemisphere will be taking place in Sydney, beginning 17 February. Sydney WorldPride is committed to removing access and inclusion barriers so that full participation by all people is possible.

New Youth Program Kicks Off in Lake Haven

TtW young people sitting at table with Global Skills staff

Great to see a number of Global Skills young people attending the first session of our new Job Ready Program in Lake Haven this morning.