Achievements
OUTCOMES
Since opening in 2005, RCSEC has assisted people to find jobs - our achievement is consistently 'a job a day'. We focus on helping people to obtain local jobs, an important goal, as 64% of our clients rely on public transport.
- 1961 jobs
- 93% success rate "A job a day"
- 82% of clients reside within 5K of centre
- 64% rely on public transport
- 51% of clients who have found work are working less than 5K from St Marys
- 73% are working less than 10K from St Marys.
SUCCESS STORIES
MARGARET CHAMBERS
Margaret had been looking for a profession back in the cleaning industry for quite a while. After having to sell her house so she could move closer to where there could be a possibility of her finding work more easily Margaret came into the Skilling and Employment Centre and starting using the facilities to help her with her job search as well assistance from staff to help her with updating her resume and tips on how to best jobsearch. After applying for a few cleaning positons without success she then after discussing with us, decidied to start and "cold canvass", just drop her resume into places even if there wasn't any work available at that time, atleast they had her qualifcations if a job did become available. Maragaret has now been successful in a position at Penrith Plaza, cleaning duties in the Food Court and loving it!!!!!!! This job was one of the "cold canvass" applications that she did. Margaret was very excited on coming into the Skilling and Employment Centre and letting the staff now that she had been successful in finding work. Margaret was most appreciative of all the help and support that the staff gave her and the positive attitude from the staff and more importantly stated how even though she has disabilities and is over that age of 55, it is not impossible to get a JOB!!!!!!
John Reily
Left a job after many years. Needed assistance on computer to job search & update resume. Could not find another job the same as before so decided to complete a hospitality training course. John then obtained employment with the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club. John has been there for over 3 years and is working approx 40 hours per week.
Terrie Portis
After closing her business of 3 years, Terrie started to look for a new job. After a number of unsuccessful applications, she attended the Skilling and Employment Centre. Terrie was given advice regarding the preparation of her resume and writing application letters and applied for a number of positions using the centre's computers and fax. Terrie was successful in her application for three of the positions she applied for and is now working locally in the hospitality industry. 'It is the individual attention and enthusiasm of the staff that makes the Skilling & Employment Centre so good' Terrie said. 2 years later Terrie again sought the assistance of the Skilling and Employment Centre to assist her with an application for a Govt position. Terrie is now working full time for a Govt organisation in Penrith.
Scott McGuiness
Uppercut, a local concrete cutting business approached the Skilling and Employment Centre to advise that they were in need of a driver. Scott was recommended to Uppercut and he started the next day. After 4 months, Scott has been promoted and offered a full time traineeship in concrete cutting.
Jose Ortiz
Finished his HSC last year and has just begun a diploma in child care services at Kingswood TAFE. Use the centre to secure part time work. Jose is also working casually for a hospitality business in Penrith
Elise Fowler
Elise used the centre regularly to look for and apply for several positions. When her 'dream job' was advertised, Elise requested some assistance in the preparation of her application. Elise was ecstatic when offered the position and is now working with young mothers and their children in the Penrith region.
Vishwa Rand
Vishwa Nand, 41 year old from Werrington immigrated to Australia last year. He came in to use the Centre's services as his computer was still in a shipping container and he needed to use the computer and internet to look for jobs. After 3 weeks of enthusiastic job seeking (coming into the Centre very second day) Vishwa was successful obtaining a job as a Production Supervisor with W & T Displays. This company manufactured and installed the Centre's window display and display board. Vishwa has now been in the job since July 2005 and now plans to buy a house and settle in the local area.