Previous projects conducted for Government

The Project increased the participation rates of parents returning to the workforce and mature aged workers in the Community Services & Health Industry sector (CS&HI).

Pow Wow Consulting was contracted by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) to undertake this Project. Working in Care is funded under the Mature Age Industry Strategy administered by DEWR.

The Project sought to provide training, work experience and employment outcomes for Parents Returning to the Workforce and Mature Aged jobseekers within the Community Services and Health Industry sector.

Working with relevant stakeholders, we are targeted and selected 100 jobseekers to provide industry skills training and up to 70 hours of supervised work experience and support. Pow Wow placed at least half (50) candidates into employment within the sector.

The Project offered significant benefits to both participants and potential employers. It prepared jobseekers to enter the CS&HI sector with confidence and entry level skills training. Employers had an opportunity to assess the potential of these trainees for up to two weeks during their work experience placements.

Working in Care Funded Period was Oct 07 - Jun 08

Features of the Project include:

• Employer support
• Consultations with potential employers and skills development
• Nationally Accredited training
• Qualified and experienced trainers
• Work trial (Up to 2 weeks work experience at no cost to employers)
• Personal support during training, work experience and post placement
• Transition to work issues management

To find about more about the project please contact us.