Published Friday, 17 November, 2006 at 11:18 AM
Minister for State Development, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
BEENLEIGH JOBSEEKERS COMPLETE FIRST PHASE OF SCOUT HALL UPGRADE
Twelve jobseekers from Capalaba and Beenleigh will today be the toast of the Karingal Scouts group after completing the first phase of a 30-week renovation project to upgrade the Scouts campsite facility at Mt Cotton.
The jobseekers are set to graduate today from the first part of the $312 000 PCYC/Scouts Karingal Makeover jobs project run by the Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association as part of the State Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said the 12 jobseekers represented the first of two groups who would complete the upgrade, with the next group continuing the work from December 2006.
“Today’s group graduates knowing they have not only learned valuable skills in construction, landscaping and teamwork, they have also contributed to their own community by providing a better facility for young people to enjoy,” Mr Mickel said.
“By combining accredited training in Horticulture and Construction with real paid work experience, the participants are better prepared to enter the workforce or continue on to further training.”
Mr Mickel was represented at today’s graduation by the Member for Redlands, John English.
Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association - Community Jobs Plan Project Coordinator, Neil Pegnall - said work on the site is expected to be completed by March 2007.
“The first group refurbished and painted the accommodation building, landscaped the grounds, and painted the main buildings,” Mr Pegnall said.
“The next group will complete the project by upgrading the toilet block; abseiling tower; kitchen area; installing steps, pathways and picnic tables; and completing general maintenance and painting.
“The participants have not only gained a Certificate I in Horticulture, they have gained important skills and experience in teamwork, goal setting, jobsearch techniques and workplace communication.”
The Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, together with its predecessor the Breaking the Unemployment Cycle, has helped create more than 113 000 jobs for Queenslanders since October 1998.
The initiative is part of the $1 billion Queensland Skills Plan, which aims to meet the skill needs of the booming Queensland economy into the future.
Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349 or Elouise Campion 3224 6784
Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association: Community jobs plan project coordinator Neil Pegnall on 3380 1777 or cjp@beenpcyc.org.au
The jobseekers are set to graduate today from the first part of the $312 000 PCYC/Scouts Karingal Makeover jobs project run by the Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association as part of the State Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said the 12 jobseekers represented the first of two groups who would complete the upgrade, with the next group continuing the work from December 2006.
“Today’s group graduates knowing they have not only learned valuable skills in construction, landscaping and teamwork, they have also contributed to their own community by providing a better facility for young people to enjoy,” Mr Mickel said.
“By combining accredited training in Horticulture and Construction with real paid work experience, the participants are better prepared to enter the workforce or continue on to further training.”
Mr Mickel was represented at today’s graduation by the Member for Redlands, John English.
Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association - Community Jobs Plan Project Coordinator, Neil Pegnall - said work on the site is expected to be completed by March 2007.
“The first group refurbished and painted the accommodation building, landscaped the grounds, and painted the main buildings,” Mr Pegnall said.
“The next group will complete the project by upgrading the toilet block; abseiling tower; kitchen area; installing steps, pathways and picnic tables; and completing general maintenance and painting.
“The participants have not only gained a Certificate I in Horticulture, they have gained important skills and experience in teamwork, goal setting, jobsearch techniques and workplace communication.”
The Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, together with its predecessor the Breaking the Unemployment Cycle, has helped create more than 113 000 jobs for Queenslanders since October 1998.
The initiative is part of the $1 billion Queensland Skills Plan, which aims to meet the skill needs of the booming Queensland economy into the future.
Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349 or Elouise Campion 3224 6784
Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association: Community jobs plan project coordinator Neil Pegnall on 3380 1777 or cjp@beenpcyc.org.au