Institute meets demands for skills

If you have the skills, you will get that job.

 

That is the motto of Sarina Russo's new training arm, Sarina Russo Institute - Skills for Industry.

 

The institute determines skills needed by local business and then develops relevant jobs-based courses, says Renee Tregenza, Caboolture office manager.

 

Ms Tregenza said in the present competitive employment market, a qualification in a local skill shortage area was a huge advantage for a job seeker.

 

On any day in the Caboolture office there are more than 50 students hard at work on Certificate II courses in Retail, Business Administration, Financial Services and Customer Contact (Call Centres).

 

Higher level certificate courses are also available to those seeking work.

 

A huge demographic cross section of job seekers are taking the opportunity to improve their skills.

 

This included recent school leavers, redundant workers, mothers wanting to return to the workforce, the mature-aged and the long-term unemployed, Ms Tregenza said.

 

The institute's offices are staffed by expert employment consultants.

 

They use job search techniques, employer marketing, mentoring and post placement support to upskill the candidate, get the candidate a job and help the candidate stay in that job.

 

The institute also provides a 60-hour job search training program available to employers, people seeking employment and those looking for a career change.

 

Ms Tregenza said the program was an additional service offered to job seekers.

 

"The program is job focused and provides job seekers with a range of courses, each specifically designed to suit their needs and help them gain employment," she said.

 

·        Phone 5428 5400 to obtain more information on Sarina Russo Institute -Skills for Industry Caboolture.