A program has been launched at Lake Haven to help Indigenous job seekers find a job they will be passionate about.
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Employment service provider Employment Services Group (ESG) teamed with MatchWorks to launch the Deadly Yakka program on Tuesday.
The initiative, specifically designed for indigenous job seekers, focused on real employment outcomes, MatchWorks executive director Renae Lowry said.
“The Deadly Yakka program covers goal setting and personal development, life skills for work, interview skills, cultural awareness training, presentation advice, workplace expectations and job search skills; while also addressing personal barriers to understand what has been holding participants back in their journey to work,” she said.
“The program commences with traditional cultural activities where job seekers will have the opportunity to meet staff and various support services, such as employers, trainers and mentors who will assist them throughout the initiative.
"Once the formal training period is complete, job seekers will continue to workshop activities with their MatchWorks mentors and marketers to help increase their chances of gaining ongoing employment. We have already seen a lot of successful outcomes from this program.”
The course has been tested around Australia, and has had some wins.
The two-week course has delivered successful programs in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, with job seekers gaining and maintaining employment after working with Indigenous mentors and trainers.
