SPARK programs - Ginninderry

Conservation Land Management & Horticulture Introduction Program

The Ginninderry SPARK Training and Employment Initiative proudly supports training and employment opportunities for the local community. SPARK in partnership with CIT are delivering another innovative accredited training program focusing on giving individuals accredited training within the Conservation Land Management & Horticulture sector.

Specifically targeting people over 17 years of age and over, this program will introduce participants to career options and the range of associated vocational pathways. Commencing 29 July 2019, this 17 week program, will run 3 days per week (Mon, Tues & Wed 28 hours per week) and be a combination of practical hands on learning, theory and potential industry work experience placements.

An enrolment session will be held on Tuesday 9th July from 10:30am – 12:30pm at Kippax Uniting Care, Holt

It is mandatory that all individuals seeking to be on the program attend this session to register for the program.

To register for the session OR find out more information, please contact Ashleigh at SPARK on 1800 316 900 or email ashleigh@ginninderry.com

For more information see the program flyer HERE.

SPARK & Master Builders ACT Women in Civil Construction Program

Master Builders ACT together with SPARK and our partners are proud to launch this innovative training program to encourage more women to consider a career in the civil construction industry. Civil Construction is an exciting part of the sector with interesting roles across the planning, design and creation of major infrastructure projects and this program will provide participants with specialised accredited training and employment pathways.

Commencing Monday 29 April 2019, this 10-week program will run five days per week and be a combination of theory, practical hands-on learning and industry work placement.

The information session on Thursday 11 April 2019 10.30am – 12.30pm, will provide individuals with advice on eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program.

2019 SPARK Business Administration Pre-Employment Program

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology, is offering a program focussing on skills development and work experience in the business administration sector. This program will run from CIT Tuggeranong and will provide participants with a Certificate II in Business, industry specific training, guaranteed work experience and potential employment pathway opportunities.

People from across the Capital Region are encouraged to apply and program costs are covered by the ACT Government’s Skilled Capital initiative

The program commences on Tuesday 30 April and runs for 10 weeks. A mandatory information and selection session is being held on Tuesday 9 April l at CIT Tuggeranong.

2019 Ginninderry Early Childhood Education and Care Program

SPARK in partnership with North Belconnen Community Association Inc. YMCA Canberra and CIT (Canberra Institute of Technology are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

Commencing Monday 18 March 2019, this 7 month program will run 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs, 30 hours per week) and be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work experience.

Program Commenced

2019 Regional Construction Program

SPARK in partnership with Zac’s Place, Yass Community Garden, Southern Region Business Enterprise Centre and TAFE NSW (RTO Code 90005) are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and potential employment within the construction sector.

Commencing Tuesday 12th March 2019, this 14 week program will run 3 days per week (Tues-Thurs 26 hours per week) and be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning, and industry work experience.

Program Commenced

Kippax Connections

UnitingCareKippax and SPARK are jointly delivering a new program in Belconnen region called Kippax Connections. The program links people from West Belconnen and the wider Belconnen area to vocational education, training and employment opportunities.

2018 Ginninderry Construction Program (Completed)

SPARK in partnership with Strathnairn Arts Association, artsACT, Quality Training in Construction (RTO code: 41039), Construction Industry Training Council, Training Fund Authority and Skills Canberra are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the construction sector.

Commencing Tues 25 September 2018, this 12-week program will run 4 days per week (Tues-Fri, 28 hours per week) and be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work experience.

THIS PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 2018

2018 SPARK Women Return to Work Program (Completed)

SPARK in partnership with Career Shop and the ACT Government Office for Women are delivering an innovative program focusing on women entering and returning to the workforce. This program offers three workshops delivered in North and South Canberra by Robyn Schultz from Career Shop:

Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying for Jobs
Job Interview Techniques
Personal Presentation, Makeup and Styling

THIS PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 2018

2018 Hospitality Pre-Employment Program (Completed)

SPARK in partnership with Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code: 0101) are delivering an innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the hospitality sector.

Commencing Monday 6th August 2018, this 17 week program, will run 4 days per week (Mon–Thurs, 24 hours per week) and be a combination of practical hands on learning, theory and industry work experience placements. Please note the first 4 weeks of the program will be delivered in West Belconnen with the remainder of the program delivered at CIT Reid campus.

THIS PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 2018

2018 Conservation Land Management & Horticulture Introduction Program (Completed)

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code:0101) are delivering a new training program focused on giving individuals accredited training within the Horticulture and Conservation Land Management sector. This program will introduce participants to career options and the range of associated vocational pathways. Commencing Tuesday 26th June 2018, this 14 week program, will run 3 days per week (Tues, Wed, Thurs, 28 hours per week) and be a combination of practical hands on learning, theory and potential industry work experience placements.

THIS PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED IN SEPTEMBER 2018

2018 West Belconnen Administration Pre-Employment Program (Completed)

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code:0101) are delivering an innivative accredited training program focusing on skills development and potential employment within the business administration sector.

Commencing Tuesday 1st May 2018, this 10-week program will run 4 days per week (Tues-Fri, 24 hours per week) and be a combination of theory and practical hands on learning.

THIS PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED IN JUNE 2018

2018 Return to Work Program for Women (Completed)

SPARK in partnership with Career Shop and the ACT Government Office for Women are delivering a new and innovative program focusing on women entering or returning to the workforce. The program consists of three workshops:

Resume writing and applying for jobs
Interview techniques
Personal presentation and styling

THIS PROGRAM FINISHED IN MARCH 2018

2018 Regional Construction Program-NSW Residents Only (Completed)

SPARK in partnership with Zac’s Place, Yass Community Garden, Southern Region Business Enterprise Centre and TAFE NSW (RTO code: 90005) are delivering a new and innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the construction sector.

Commencing Tues 6 March 2018, this 14 week program will run 3 days per week (Tues – Thurs, 26 hours per week) and be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work experience.

THIS PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED IN JUNE 2018

2018 Belconnen Community Service Early Childhood Education and Care Program (Completed)

SPARK in partnership with Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code: 0101) and Belconnen Community Service are delivering a new and innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

Commencing Monday 19 March 2018, this 6 month program, will run 4 days per week (Mon – Thurs, 30 hours per week) and be a combination of theory, and practical hands on learning and industry work experience.

THIS PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED IN SEPTEMBER 2018

Youth Employment Pathways

Youth Employment Pathways is an individually tailored support service for unemployed young people 18 – 24 year old who live, work or play in the Belconnen region.

This program will provide access to vocational education, training and employment pathways as well as helping to improve language and literacy along with job seeking skills.

To find out more information contact BCS Youth Engagement Services on 6264 0204 or employmentpathways@bcsact.com.au

THIS PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 2018