These are very different times.  Businesses are still facing a shortage of skilled workers in the face of record low unemployment and a bolstered migration programme.

In the face of this, there may be alternative ways available to find staff. Our webinar will guide you in how to take advantage of different means. Join our panel of guest speakers: 

  • Neil Bessant, Senior Project Officer, Regional Industry Education Partnerships at Training Services NSW (RIEP)
  • Mary Hawkins - Director Employment  at Market Innovation and Employment Branch 
  • Peter Gilchrist - Executive Director, Australian Apprenticeships and Support Centre
  • Facilitator: Charlene Vaughan - Program Manager, Skillsroad

 

In this webinar the panel will share tips on:

  • NSW Government programs available to connect businesses with schools and school leavers
  • The Support available to businesses when employing people with a disability
  • Resources offered by Business NSW organisation Skillsroad, including jobs boards.
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Neil Bessant Senior Project Officer | Regional Industry Education Partnerships at Training Services NSW (RIEP)
RIEP officers work across NSW to connect High Schools with employers to showcase opportunities, careers, and pathways into employment. He previously worked in the world of media for 20 years and draws on his industry experience to assist Highschool students.
Mary Hawkins Director Employment at Market Innovation and Employment Branch
Mary is a qualified Rehabilitation Counsellor who has occupied senior management positions in WorkCover NSW, the Motor Accident Authority of NSW and with CRS, a large national provider of vocational rehabilitation services and has received a number or industry awards in her area of expertise.
Peter Gilchrist Executive Director | Apprenticeship Support Australia and Skillsroad
Peter is an accomplished senior executive with over 30 years of management experience in the employment, education, and training sector. He is passionate about the positive impact Vocational Education and Training (VET) has on individuals and the productivity improvements it makes to business.
Charlene Vaughan Program Manager, Skillsroad
Charlene's role within Skillsroad has been to raise awareness of alternative career pathways within the VET Sector as well as provide meaningful and informative career consultations with all jobseekers using the Skillsroad online platform.