Skills for Life

 

The 'Skills for Life' Program provides employability skills, industry-specific training, and facilitates connections with local employers who are eager to provide job opportunities.

Run over two weeks, the program starts with activities focusing on improving participants' employment skills, including effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

The second week provides an in-depth exploration of a specific industry, such as retail or construction, delivering insights and job-specific training. This preparation ensures that participants are immediately ready to pursue entry-level positions.

What makes this program truly engaging for participants is the opportunity to connext with professional First Nations athletes who co-facilitate the sessions, offering inspiration and guidance to everyone involved.

The program actively involves local employers, showcasing their job opportunities and directly connects particpants to their open jobs and career pathways.

 

CASE STUDY - CANBERRA RAIDERS

 

Earlier this year we teamed up with the Canberra Raiders to run Skills for Life in the Capital Region which focussed on jobs in the region's booming construction industry. 

The Canberra Raiders hosted sessions at the Raiders Centre in Braddon. Indigenous Raiders players co-facilitated many of the sessions which included them sharing their own stories, culture and experiences. 

Particpants gained specific training in to equip them for entry-level employment requirements for the construction industry.  They were then provided opportunities to connect with local employers from the construction sector who had pledged available jobs and career paths for participants. 

 

 

 

 

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

- Cultural Revitalisation

- Communication Skills

- Teamwork 

- Problem Solving

- Personal Motivation to Explore Career Paths 

- Industry insights and local job opportunities

- Industry specific training i.e. white card

 

 

 

PROGRAM FAQs

 

Who is this program for?
Tthe program is ideal for First Nation job seekers looking to gain essential employment skills such as effective communication, team work and problem solving plus explore in detail career opportunities in a specific  industry e.g. retail or construction.  

How long does it run for?
The program runs for 2 weeks for a total of 10 days training.  Each day typically runs 10am to 2.30pm.

How is the program delivered?
The program is delivered is is a face to face in a workshop style format. Each day contains plenty of engaging activities and projects that have participants interacting and contributiing in each session. 

Who delivers the program?
The program is co-delivered by our career mentors and First Nation athletes who provided inspiration and engagement throughout the participants journey.

Are their job opportunities?
Yes. The program actively involves local employers, showcasing their job opportunities and directly connects particpants to their open jobs and career pathways.

 

 

 

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

 

If you would like to learn more about the Skills for Life program please contact our training team via email  hello@HireFirst.com.au