The Job Preparation Program is a 12 week work readiness program that provides participants with basic skills needed to gain employment and or training.
Who can access the Job Preparation Program?The Job Preparation Program is for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples who are unemployed or underemployed (working 25 hours or less). The 12 Week ProgramThe program is divided into 9 discrete modules including
1. Skills Assessment
2. Work Skills
3. Future Options
4. Applying for Jobs
5. Communication
6. Life Skills
7. Being in the Workplace
8. Work Life Balance
9. Work Placement
Participants may progress through the entire program or choose modules that suit their individual needs.
DeliveryThe program can be delivered in two modes;
1. Flexible Delivery
Flexible delivery is done in the participant’s home or place of choosing. The Case manager works one on one with the participant to help them achieve their goals.
2. Small Group Delivery
The participant works through the entire program with a group of up to 5 other similar minder participants with similar goals.
Referral ProcessAnyone can contact Centacare on 4772 9000 to register interest in the program. Referrals can be made by a range of community services including other Non Government Services and Job Search Agencies.
Mission StatementCENTACARE is the Catholic Church reaching out to individuals and families seeking assistance. We respond out of our commitment to the Gospel Values of dignity, respect and justice for all and offer a range of professional counselling, support and related services in partnership with the community and governments.
Job Preparation Program