Liam McNally
Melton council’s employment training programs are open for enrolments for term two, helping locals build the skills they need to gain employment and get ahead at work.
The program helps residents get the skills and certifications they need to get jobs in hospitality, construction labouring and more as well as a variety of free and low-cost opportunities specifically for young people aged 12 to 25 to upskill and strengthen their employability.
Council also runs community training sessions for people of all ages, with workshops on grant writing, public speaking, website design and business development on throughout the year.
In partnership with Jobs Victoria, specialist Job Advocates staff are available two days a week in Council libraries.
Job Advocates offer free initial one-on-one support for people who need help finding work and help navigate the wide range of employment and education
services that are available to ensure everyone is referred to the right services that cater to their needs.
Melton mayor Lara Carli said with free or low-cost courses in the responsible service of alcohol, food safety, first aid, the construction safety white card, barista coffee making and defensive driving, council is “making sure young people have the skills and confidence to land that critical first job”.
“Jobmakers are telling us there’s big worker shortages in hospitality, supply chains and logistics, and construction and we are doing our part to make sure jobseekers are skilled up and matched with good local jobs,” she said.
Details: melton.vic.gov.au/employment or melton.vic.gov.au/jobadvocate
