22nd Jan, 2009
The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE), Murray Mallee Training Company Ltd (MMTC Ltd) and AusNAC Australian Apprenticeships Centre have developed an innovative Program to provide employment and training opportunities for seventeen (17) local Indigenous Jobseekers in Swan Hill and Mildura.
MMTC Ltd & AusNAC Australian Apprenticeships Centre Representatives initially met with Joanne Eastman from the DSE to discuss the program they were considering introducing in Swan Hill and Mildura. Following this meeting applicants were recruited through local Job Network Agencies for these positions. Applicants were put through a short course on Interview Techniques and other training including dress and grooming, first aid certificates and chemical handling.
Murray Mallee Training Company Ltd would like to welcome its latest addition of Group Training employees and is looking forward to working with DSE to ensure the best possible outcome for our newest recruits. We wish them well and look forward to providing further opportunities in Swan Hill and surrounding communities. We also thank our partners in this venture, AusNAC Australian Apprenticeships Centre, MADEC and DSE for coming together to provide such an innovative workplace program.
Russell Sivester, Swan Hill MADEC Branch Manager sai "this is agreat achievement for the Initiative, the DSE and Murray Mallee Training have shown great support in being prepared to give locals a go."
