About
The Skilling and Employment Centre which opened in April 2005, offers services free of charge to jobseekers. Services includes:
- Computers, printer, facsimile, photocopier and telephones;
- Internet access linked to the job search websites
- Assistance with job application and development of CV's
- Workshops on job seeking and interview skills
- Coordination of site specific training and custom designed courses for the site or local employers
The Centre is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 1pm and then from 2pm to 5pm daily. The Centre is open on Wednesday mornings only from 9am to 1pm and closed for the rest of the day. The Centre is also closed weekends and public holidays.
The Centre works with local employers to identify the skills their employees need and coordinates relevant training for local jobseekers.
'The Centre's friendly staff helped me redesign my resume and provided me with the facilities to search for jobs online. I am now employed as a mobile mortgage broker and am thrilled with my new job.' Jenny
'After a number of unsuccessful applications, I visited the Centre and was given advice on the preparation of my resume and application letters. In no time at all, I received three great job offers'. Terrie
'It was the enthusiasm, encouragement and friendliness of the staff that made the Skilling and Employment Centre so good!' John