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Gold Coasters with disabilities up-skilled and job ready |
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| Posted by editor (editor) on Jul 21 2010 |
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Thirty Gold Coasters with a disability are set to receive accredited training through a State Government jobs project designed to provide them with the skills to achieve career success.
FSG Australia’s S.T.E.P (Skilling, Training and Employment Project) is up and running in Southport enabling 30 people with disabilities to develop a range of real life, practical training and work readiness skills.
FSG Australia’s is up and running in Southport enabling 30 people with disabilities to develop a range of real life, practical training and work readiness skills.
FSG has other offices at Labrador and Robina allowing them to service participants throughout the Gold Coast region.
Member for Southport Peter Lawlor said the Queensland Government committed $47,980 to fund the S.T.E.P project through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
“People with a disability will step up to greater careers through this project giving them the confidence to face future employment options,” Mr Lawlor said.
“People with a disability will step up to greater careers through this project giving them the confidence to face future employment options,” Mr Lawlor said.
“Students will have the advantage of tailored, on-the-job work experience with qualified disability support staff in place at all times to ensure optimal outcomes.
“On completion of this project participants will develop the skills and understanding that could lead to traineeships or entry-level work in a range of industry sectors.”
Mr Lawlor said the project will provide the foundation for many people with a disability to integrate into local business on the Gold Coast.
“The community will benefit greatly from a project like this providing the Southport business district with a wider employment bank of skilled workers,” he said.
FSG Australia Operations Manager Kim West said many doors will open for people with a disability as a result of the training.
“Participants will be able to get work experience with the FGA Australia’s green shop, catering or courier service, maintenance department or nursery,” Ms West said.
“This training approach enhances the individual’s capacity to make positive vocational choices and ultimately attain paid or voluntary employment or seek further training.”
“FSG will assist people who are seeking to attain sustainable employment addressing the current Commonwealth requirement for people with a disability to work a minimum of 15 hours a week.
People interested in registering with the S.T.E.P project please register your interest by telephone on (07) 5588 5202 or 5562 0232.
For more information on the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative visit www.employment.qld.gov.au or call 1300 369 925.
Last changed: Jul 21 2010 at 11:35 AM
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