Sarah Oliver
A careers day was held in Melton last week for local indigenous residents to identify employment opportunities and long-term career pathways.
Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation, Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services and The Exchange teamed up to organise the Deadly Careers Support Day, which was the first of its kind.
The event gave local indigenous people the opportunity to speak to industry experts about employment pathways and training support, including DM Roads, Good Cycles, Zancott Recruitment, IPA, Coles, Kmart and The Accor Group.
Good Cycles and DM Roads will support job seekers to self-determine suitable employment opportunities and will be assisted with work appropriate clothing or equipment, transportation to worksites, tickets, licensing and qualifications.
Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Peter Webster said it was great to see a high level of engagement in the event and the support on offer to the local community.
“We are very fortunate to hold the Jobs Victoria Advocate position at Kirrip and we represent a vital starting place for self-determination in our local community,” Mr Webster said.
“Helping a person gain employment not only builds their own confidence, but also sets off a positive chain reaction of opportunity for their family and the communities they live in.”
Kirrip community development manager Adele Tillett said the goal is “to create positive outcomes for local indigenous communities and this new network of partnerships is the next step for us in terms of creating meaningful long-term employment opportunities.”
