SPARK programs - Ginninderry

SPARK Ginninderry Construction Program

SPARK in partnership with Quality Training in Construction, Skills Canberra and the ACT Training Fund Authority are proud to deliver another Certificate II Construction Program for the Ginninderry development in 2020.

The 2020 Ginninderry Construction Program will be delivered at a larger venue in Fyshwick this year to be able to implement COVID-19 social distancing requirements and follow the ACT Government COVID-19 Canberra Recovery Plan.

The program will again focus on skills development, work experience and employment pathways within the construction sector and commence Tuesday 8th September 2020 and run four days a week (Tues – Fri, 28 hours per week) for 12 weeks.

An information session will be held on Wednesday 19 August at 1pm, it is mandatory that all individuals seeking to be on the program attend the 1pm session. This is a 2 part sessions broken into 1. An information presentation followed by 2. A selection session for eligible participants.

To book a place or find out more information, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or email ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Goulburn Construction Program

SPARK in partnership with TAFE NSW, Divalls, Salvation Army Employment Plus, Goulburn Mulwaree Council and Mission Australia will again be delivering another Goulburn Construction Program in 2020. This program is an innovative skills development program focused on live training, work experience and potential employment pathways within the construction sector.

This program will commence Monday 24^th August 2020 and run three days a week (Mon – Wed) for 15 weeks. The program will be a combination of theory, practical hands on learning and industry work placement. Eligibility criteria apply.

An enrolment session will be held on Thursday 6^th August at 11am at TAFE NSW Goulburn Campus, Canteen/Hall Facility, Corner of Verner and View Street Goulburn.

Conservation Land Management & Horticulture Program

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO Code: 0101) and the Ginninderry Conservation Trust are delivering an innovative program focused on providing accredited training within the Horticulture and Conservation Land Management sector.

Watch the information session below which 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.

You can also download a copy of the Program flyer and Registration form below, noting once you have completed the form it must be emailed through to ashleigh@ginninderry.com

For more information please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or email: ashleigh@ginninderry.com

PLEASE ENSURE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW ONCE COMPLETED IS EMAILED TO ASHLEIGH@GINNINDERRY.COM

SPARK Programs – COVID-19 Update

The SPARK team is working hard to ensure that our programs can still be delivered in some way, shape or form during this challenging time.

Please CLICK HERE for the status of all upcoming programs.

Business Administration Pre-Employment Program 2020

SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology is offering a program focusing 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 28 April and runs for 10 weeks.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Queanbeyan Construction Program

SPARK in partnership with TAFE NSW (RTO Code: 90005) are delivering a new and innovative accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and potential employment within the construction sector.

The information session 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.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

PROGRAM NOW COMPLETED.

Women in Civil Construction 2020

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 specialized accredited training and employment pathways.

Commencing Tuesday 28 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 2 April 2019 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, 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.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Ginninderry Early Childhood Education and Care Program 2020

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 23 March 2020, this 8-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.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Women Return to Work Program 2020

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

The next round of workshops will begin on Tuesday 17 March on the Northside and on Wednesday 6 May in Canberra’s south. To check your eligibility, find out more and book your place, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or email ashleigh@ginninderry.com

Community Services Taster Program 2020

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

Those interested must attend an information session on Tuesday 25th Feb 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, Uniting Care Kippax (Corner of Luke Street & Hardwick Crescent Holt, ACT, 2615).

The information session 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.

Commencing Tuesday 10th March 2020, this 13-week program,
will run 4 days per week (Tues–Fri, 24 hours per week) and be a combination of practical hands-on learning, theory, and industry work experience placements.

To book a place and check your eligibility, please contact Ashleigh at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or ashleigh@ginninderry.com

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