Published Friday, 25 January, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
Abused Sunshine Coast women regain confidence to enter workforce
Thirty Nine Maroochydore women are set to begin the Community Minded Employment project delivered by Centacare Catholic Family Community Services (CFCS) thanks to a $74,100 Queensland Government funding grant.
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said some of the participants are victims of domestic violence and the project will prepare them for the workforce by mid-2008.
“The Skilling Queenslanders for Work project will help these women address their low
self esteem, lack of confidence and lack of skills which are difficulties often experienced by this target group,” Mr Mickel said.
“The survivors of domestic violence have already proven they have the strength to overcome tremendous challenges and this project aims to continue their development so they can achieve economic independence.
“There are many women with potential to actively contribute to the workforce and projects like this help to overcome the hurdles that impede progress and hamper the confidence needed to sustain employment.“
Centacare CFCS Director Christine Hodge said participants would train over 12-weeks in communication and assertiveness to ensure optimum presentation to potential employers.
“The three groups of 13 participants will also undergo accredited training in computing and office administration and complete a Certificate I and II in Business to offer an impressive resume and sound skills set,” Ms Hodge said.
“Work experience placements will be available to encourage further participation in the workforce.”
During 2007/08 the Queensland Government will invest $80 million in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative to give an estimated 17,000 long-term unemployed and underemployed people job related assistance and skills training to maximise labour force participation and Queensland’s prosperity.
Twelve months after receiving employment and training assistance 67 per cent of participants are in employment.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work is part of the State Government’s $1 billion Queensland Skills Plan which aims to provide individuals and industry with the skills and workforce for the 21st Century.
For more information on the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative visit www.employment.qld.gov.au or call 1300 369 925
Contact: Centacare Catholic Family Community Services Director Christine Hodge on 3252 4371 or fcs@centacarebrisbane.net.au
Ministerial contacts: Chris Brown on 3237 1944 or Shannon Mackay on 3237 1125
January 23, 2008
Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said some of the participants are victims of domestic violence and the project will prepare them for the workforce by mid-2008.
“The Skilling Queenslanders for Work project will help these women address their low
self esteem, lack of confidence and lack of skills which are difficulties often experienced by this target group,” Mr Mickel said.
“The survivors of domestic violence have already proven they have the strength to overcome tremendous challenges and this project aims to continue their development so they can achieve economic independence.
“There are many women with potential to actively contribute to the workforce and projects like this help to overcome the hurdles that impede progress and hamper the confidence needed to sustain employment.“
Centacare CFCS Director Christine Hodge said participants would train over 12-weeks in communication and assertiveness to ensure optimum presentation to potential employers.
“The three groups of 13 participants will also undergo accredited training in computing and office administration and complete a Certificate I and II in Business to offer an impressive resume and sound skills set,” Ms Hodge said.
“Work experience placements will be available to encourage further participation in the workforce.”
During 2007/08 the Queensland Government will invest $80 million in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative to give an estimated 17,000 long-term unemployed and underemployed people job related assistance and skills training to maximise labour force participation and Queensland’s prosperity.
Twelve months after receiving employment and training assistance 67 per cent of participants are in employment.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work is part of the State Government’s $1 billion Queensland Skills Plan which aims to provide individuals and industry with the skills and workforce for the 21st Century.
For more information on the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative visit www.employment.qld.gov.au or call 1300 369 925
Contact: Centacare Catholic Family Community Services Director Christine Hodge on 3252 4371 or fcs@centacarebrisbane.net.au
Ministerial contacts: Chris Brown on 3237 1944 or Shannon Mackay on 3237 1125
January 23, 2008