MatchWorks was appointed to administer the Spotless Group’s Industry Participation Program (IPP) in South Australia in June 2017, which has so far assisted more than 400 job seekers to enter, re-enter and/or upgrade their skills. The IPP was established by Spotless in July 2015 to support the re-training and employment pathways (inclusive of traineeships &… Read more »
MatchWorks DES sites in Victoria and South Australia have received positive performance results for the end of the December 2017 Star Rating period, with the Plenty region being a standout performer. Eight MatchWorks DES sites received the maximum 5-star rating and 11 sites received a 4-star rating. All DMS Psychiatric Disability contract sites in the… Read more »
MatchWorks and Supermarket Trolley Collections (STC) established a relationship more than 12 years ago, which led to employment for nine job seekers who are still employed by the business. STC has been operating for more than 16 years and is contracted by Woolworths to collect trolleys for their Geelong stores. Their longest standing employee came… Read more »
MatchWorks launched the successful Deadly Yakka program in Werribee today for Indigenous job seekers in the region. More than 40 people attended the launch held at Galvin Park, with Wurundjeri elder Uncle Bill Nicholson conducting a traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony for guests. The initiative, specifically designed for Indigenous job seekers, focuses on… Read more »
MatchWorks has teamed up with Melbourne City Football Club, with support from the Scanlon Foundation, to help 25 culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) job seekers through the City @ Work employment program, which officially launched yesterday. City @ Work is a 10-week program which combines intensive employability training, community linkages and weekly football training sessions… Read more »
Melton job seeker Aydin transferred to MatchWorks in September 2017 from a different provider following difficulty in his search for employment. Aydin, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, was well-presented and enthusiastic when he met with his employment consultant Carina Ferrer and business development consultant Stephen Graham. “Aydin came to us with a Certificate III in Warehousing, so we… Read more »
Levi started in the MatchWorks YOUth Community program last year with the ultimate goal of making new friends. But the 18-year-old has gained so much more than that through the specialised program, which is part of the Australian Government’s Empowering YOUth initiative. When he finished schooling at 17, Levi found it difficult to transition into… Read more »
MatchWorks job seeker Anas moved to Australia with limited English skills in 2016 from Syria, where he worked as a qualified shoe maker for 20 years. Anas was having difficulty finding work due to his language barriers, so he established a relationship with MatchWorks Corio in June 2016. Employment consultant Mimi Wong assisted Anas to… Read more »
St Albans job seeker Richard first came to MatchWorks seeking an opportunity to improve his skills and find employment. Richard, 31, had little work history, anxiety and was diagnosed with an intellectual disability from a young age. Employment consultant Eddy Camilleri referred Richard to complete a course in accounting and finance. He was also earmarked for… Read more »
When Nundah job seeker Travis came to MatchWorks, he was long-term unemployed, depressed, had no sense of purpose and required additional services to help him identify employment goals and vocational direction. He was struggling with confidence due to his weight. But that has all changed with help from the MatchWorks team. Employment consultant Amanda Carmody… Read more »