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c) Professional development to help Canberrans learn how to write resumes, prepare for interviews and other useful tips when seeking employment
Work Experience and Support Program (WESP)
The Community Services Directorate’s Work Experience and Support Program is designed to support Canberran’s from a cultural and linguistically diverse background who have been seeking meaningful employment for two years or more.
The program provides the opportunity for participants to gain office skills, practical job seeking skills, prepare for entry into the workforce including resume writing and interview skills; gain practical experience in the ACT Government and establish a personal network of contacts for future work and training options.
ACT Women’s Return to Work program
The Women’s Return to Work (RTW) Program supports women, who have been out of the workforce for an extended period due to caring responsibilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.
A one-off grant funding of $1,000 per woman can be used for a range of things including training and education, textbooks, driving lessons, starting a new business and clothing for job interviews or work.
In June 2019, a 12-month Future Skills for Future Jobs (FSFJ) Grant, allowed the RTW Program to expand through a partnership with sector organisations. Under the expanded RTW Program, all women who received the $1,000 RTW Grant were also given one-on-one mentoring to better link them to support services, vocational education/training opportunities and employment pathways, through a relationship manager based at UCK. They were also provided with wrap-around support which included access to emergency food relief, parenting programs and domestic and family violence support. The expanded Program also consisted of a series of workshops and individualised sessions aimed at providing women with the skills and confidence they need to return to work. Workshops included advice on how to write a resume, how to prepare for a job interview and how to speak confidently in public.
The Child, Youth and Family Services Program
The Child, Youth and Family Services Program (CYFSP) funds group-based services that work to achieve positive change (e.g. behaviour, knowledge, skills) for vulnerable and in need children, young people and/or their families. The following organisations provide these services:
• Belconnen Community Service
• Canberra PCYC
• Relationships Australia
• MARSS Australia
• St Vincent de Paul
• Tuggeranong Community Arts
c) Assessments and resources to transition into a civilian career
Per 1)h) above.
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