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Skills & Training

Having the right skills and training increases your potential and opens doors to employment opportunities. Gain support in identifying the skills and qualifications for achieving your goals and take steps to achieve them.

How we can help

You can find and access relevant training opportunities through many of our dedicated employment programs. The support we provide can include the following:

Exclusive Opportunities

Access exclusive skill-building and training opportunities

Industry Skills and Short Courses

Connect with courses and registered training organisations

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Get paid to work while learning skills and earning a qualification

Literacy and Numeracy

Build reading, writing, math and essential computer skills

Financial Support

Receive funds to cover the costs of transport, courses, qualifications and training gear

Dedicated Coaching

Gain an Employment Coach who supports you every step of the way

Career Transition Assistance

What you can accomplish is not determined by age. Career Transition Assistance supports job seekers 45 years and over to identify their transferable skills and experience while becoming more competitive in the current labour market.

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Our Programs

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Workforce Australia Services

Through Workforce Australia Services, we deliver meaningful support for participants to overcome barriers to employment and connect with suitable job opportunities.

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Workforce Australia - Transition to Work

A horizon of opportunities awaits school leavers and young people. Workskil Australia can help you find one that’s right for you. This program supports job seekers into sustainable work, apprenticeships, traineeships or education with guidance and care.

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Disability Employment Services

Disability Employment Services includes free dedicated support for job seekers who face additional challenges entering the workforce. We can adapt the support to meet the varying needs of those living with a disability, an injury or a health condition.

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ParentsNext

ParentsNext can help you find direction and plan for your family’s financial future. We’ll get started today, so you’re ready to take the next step when the children leave for school.

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Work Ready, Release Ready

Work Ready, Release Ready is a pioneering program that supports individuals engaging with correctional services to build skills, confidence, and readiness to find a job while settling back into the community.

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Workforce Australia - Career Transition Assistance

Are you over 45 years of age and seeking practical assistance? Workskil Australia is here to help! Through the Career Transition Assistance program, we’ll work with you to build your skills, confidence and help you get ready for work.

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Great Futures

Great Futures is a free career planning program that can help you explore opportunities, build job search skills and understand workplace environments across Australia.

Digital4Work

Digital4Work is a free program that can help you use technology to access Government services and for job search.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine paid work with on-the-job training and education to earn you a nationally recognised qualification and skills in high demand.

Workskil Australia eLearning

Completing the relevant short courses in our eLearning portal is a great way to build knowledge and learn new skills to increase your likelihood of landing a suitable job.

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Information and Resources

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Fee-Free TAFE

Study an accredited diploma, certificate or short course free of charge. These TAFE courses can prepare you for work in a fast-growing industries including technology, hospitality and construction.

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Skills for Education and Employment (SEE)

The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program helps job seekers to build stronger reading, writing, maths and computer skills. Workskil Australia can provide you with a referral.

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Australian Apprenticeships

This is the ideal starting point for learning more about apprenticeships. Explore career paths to determine which apprenticeship is right for you. Search a directory of providers and support services.

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Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)

Access unlimited hours of free English classes and continue attending until you are comfortable or vocational English is reached. Find classes in your area or attend classes online.

Bridging the Technology Gap for Kerry

Kerry successfully overcame technology barriers and boosted her employability by participating in the Career Transition Assistance program delivered by Workskil Australia.

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Josh is Getting a Splice of the Action

Discover how 19 year old Josh, with the help of Workskil Australia's Transition to Work program, found a perfect fit as a full-time belt splicer trainee at South East Conveyors.

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Wheels are Moving for Miranda’s Career

Miranda, a First Nations customer of Workskil Australia, received support and guidance to pursue her dream of working in a trade. She has since secured an apprenticeship as a Heavy Plant Diesel Mechanic and is excelling in her role.

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