Skilling Queenslanders for Work delivers courses in a supported learning environment where participants can access individual support tailored to their learning needs. Support includes classroom assistance to assist students in completing the qualification, real-world work placement, combined with job readiness and assistance entering employment beyond the course.
The program provides training to people who are unemployed, or under-employed in the labour market, as well as building the skills of young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature-age job seekers, parents re-entering the workforce, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including asylum seekers and refugees. (Other eligibility rules apply).
Our training model combines weekly face-to-face training sessions with a Registered Training Organisation, hard copy resources and one-on-one support with a Vinnies Case Worker.
Course duration depends upon the qualification undertaken and can range from 10 weeks up to 28 weeks with an average of three contact days per week.
This training is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative. For more information about this, please see www.training.qld.gov.au/community-orgs/funded/sqw
Through the support of the Queensland State Government, we are able to offer the program at no cost to eligible participants.
Current SQW programs
Vinnies Ready for Retail Cairns – July 2022
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Vinnies Queensland is continuing with their well-established Ready for Retail Program in Manunda. Join up now and work towards a nationally accredited qualification in Retail and develop the confidence to work in frontline and provide exceptional customer service!
- Intakes commencing July 2022 in Manunda, Cairns
- Three days a week for 10 weeks
- Face-to-face training by RTO with additional workshops and supplementary presentations
- Opportunities for work experience with fabulous industry partners
- This program is delivered in partnership with The National Retail Association (RTO registration code 0712)
- Eligibility: This program is open to those over 15 and not and school, unemployed, returning to the workforce, a resident of Queensland and who have the right to study and work in Australia
- Priority will be given to applicates without an existing qualification or with an old qualification who need to retrain
- Vinnies will assist you to get work-ready with Transport, uniform and other supports available.
To apply or find out more information, contact us now on 07 4033 8399, 0436 816 587 or sqw.cairns@svdpqld.org.au
Vinnies Pathway to Laboratory Skills Brisbane
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We are excited to announce the return of Vinnies Pathway to Laboratory Skills in Brisbane, with intakes open for June and September 2022! In partnership with a ABC Training, we are offering participants the opportunity to do a Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement and gain valuable work experience with an industry employer.
- Commencing July and October 2022 in Newstead, Brisbane
- 3 days a week for 10 weeks
- Face to face training by RTO. Additional workshops by dedicated Project Case Worker and industry presentations
- Opportunities for work experience with fabulous industry partners
- This program is delivered in partnership with ABC Training (RTO registration code 5800)
- Eligibility: This program is open to those over 15 and not and school, unemployed, returning to the workforce, a resident of Queensland and who have the right to study and work in Australia
- Priority will be given to applicates without an existing qualification or with an old qualification who need to retrain
- Vinnies will assist you to get work-ready with Transport, uniform and other supports available.
- Contact us on M: 0437 681 746 or email sqw.brisbane@svdpqld.org.au for more information
Vinnies Traineeship in Brisbane – Queensland August 2022 – Now Open!
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Jumpstart your career in retail with a 20-week paid Work Skills Traineeship in Retail with Vinnies in Brisbane*
- Complete a SIR10116 Certificate I in Retail Services and learn on the job.
- Develop the confidence, knowledge and skills to achieve long-term employment.
- Six traineeships available in Brisbane. One position per Vinnies Store site: Annerley, Fortitude Valley, Newstead, Mt Gravatt, West End, Virginia locations
- Face to face training by RTO on Tuesdays with additional workshops by dedicated Project Case Worker and industry presentations
- Work full-time in Vinnies Retail stores Wednesday to Saturday weekly.
- Develop the confidence and skills to achieve long-term employment in a supportive environment
- Eligibility: This program is open to those over 15 and not and school, unemployed, returning to the workforce, a resident of Queensland and who have the right to study and work in Australia
- This program is delivered in partnership with The National Retail Association (RTO registration code 0712)
To apply or find out more information, contact us on 0419 502 531 or email sqw.brisbane@svdpqld.org.au
Expressions of interest close on 22 July 2022.
* Note: This is a St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland position, paid at traineeship wages. To apply, please complete the Expression of Interest on the second page of this document. You will also need to go through an interview process.
These programs are proudly funded and supported by the Queensland State government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.