The Building Careers Program pilot is due to be completed in June 2024. Visit our homepage to explore The Gordon's courses, register for an info session, or take advantage of the free career services at the Skills and Job Centre.
The Building Careers through Smart Skilling Program allows you to ‘try out’ a career in hospitality, early childhood, disability or aged care. This Program will give you the knowledge, confidence, and employability skills you need through non-accredited in-person training and industry work experience. Afterward, you can pathway into a traineeship, employment or further education in the field that suits you best and that you enjoy.
Features and benefits of this FREE Taster Program:
- 'Try out' different industries
- Find out which industry suits you
- Choose your career journey
- Build your confidence
- Learn using new technology, such as augmented reality
- Develop your skills and knowledge
- Receive guidance to start your career
- Gain industry work experience with an industry partner
- Learn with like-minded people
- Real employment prospects
‘The Building Careers Program has had such a positive impact on my life. I made friends, improved my confidence, gained practical work experience in different industries, and it helped me realise that a career in early childhood is for me. I’m now enrolled in a Certificate III in ECEC and I can’t wait to get started.’
Emily, past Building Careers Student
‘I really enjoyed the Hospitality component of the Building Careers Program. My Industry Host at the The Range @ Curlewis was so supportive, and allowed me to get involved in many activities including making coffees, preparing food and so much more. The experience gave me greater confidence and I’m now hoping to use my skills in the industry.’
Mandy, past Building Careers Student
Building Careers 5-week training blocks
A combination of classroom activities and industry immersion.
Early Childhood
Gain incredible insight into what it is like to work in the childcare sector. Learn the fundamental skills of nurturing and developing young minds.
Hospitality
Enjoy a fun and engaging understanding of the world of hospitality. Learn how to interact with customers and gain skills to work front and back of house.
Aged Care
This immersion is a great way to see if this is somewhere you would like to work and if your skills and values could see you caring for and nurturing the elderly.
Disability
Working in disability allows you to empower and advocate for those with a disability. This immersion program gives you hands-on experience working in the sector to see if you would make a great disability worker.
If you have any queries about the Building Careers program, we encourage you to fill in the register your interest panel and one of our staff will make contact with you. Alternatively, you can contact our Work Placement Manager Megan Hortle at buildingcareers@gordontafe.edu.au or phone 0438 337 468.
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