18 years+
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Blenheim
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Blenheim, Rangiora, Ashburton, Timaru & Invercargill
Develop new employment skills in a supportive environment to help you obtain and sustain employment in the work force!
Job Connection programmes are FREE entry level courses designed for adults not currently employed but who want to enter or re-enter the workforce.
Job Connection programmes are FREE entry level courses designed for adults not currently employed but who want to enter or re-enter the workforce.
About Job Connection:
Our aim is to provide you with tailored support to transition back into employment. We will work with you to look at your strengths and form a plan. Participation in the programme will allow you to gain key employability skills and grow confidence so you know what works best for you.
Our support doesn't stop once you find a job, and we'll be available to encourage you when you're working. We'll be here to offer you timely and ongoing assistance to help you adjust to working life, managing your family, social and other commitments.
Our support doesn't stop once you find a job, and we'll be available to encourage you when you're working. We'll be here to offer you timely and ongoing assistance to help you adjust to working life, managing your family, social and other commitments.
We support you with:
- Discovering your skills, interests and strengths
- Goal setting
- Job search techniques and understanding of job suitability
- Creating a standout CV and cover letter
- Assistance to achieve interviews for employment
- Driver licencing
- Advice for interview preparation and practice
- Resilience and wellbeing
- Budgeting Skills
- Motivation and habits for success
- Returning to work with confidence
- Work placement experience
- Personal image and dress to impress!
- Ongoing support
Our tutors are specialists in their industry, creating practical & relevant programmes. We provide support after you have completed your training to assist you in finding a suitable job. Our flexible learning programmes mean there is no set start date - you can start at any time! Literacy and numeracy are part of all Job Connection programmes.
Eligibility
- be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- be registered and referred by Work and Income
These programmes are available free of charge to most NZ residents who are registered with and referred by Work & Income. The programmes are not qualification based but instead focus on the skills required to obtain suitable employment.