SPARK programs - Ginninderry

SPARK Programs – COVID-19 Update

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone all programs under the Ginninderry SPARK Training & Employment Initiative until further notice.

The SPARK team and program stakeholders will reassess the COVID-19 situation at the end of April 2020, in the hope that all programs can be delivered later in the year.

We sincerely appreciate the interest from all those who have been in contact with us and we look forward to welcoming new participants into the SPARK programs as soon as we can get back up and running. We will be in touch with a further update in early May 2020 via email.

In the meantime if you have any questions or concerns please contact Ashleigh Johnston from the SPARK team on T: 1800 316 900 M: 0450 626 221 E: ashleigh@ginninderry.com

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

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

Ginninderry Construction Program – 2019 (Completed)

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

This information session will provide potential participants with advice on the eligibility criteria, the program content, and the commitment that is required to be selected as a participant on this program.

Those interested must attend an information session on Thursday, September 5th at 10 am – 12 noon at the Kippax Uniting Church, corner of Luke street and Hardwick crescent Holt. it is mandatory that all individuals seeking to be on the program attend this session.

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

This program is completed

2019 SPARK Women Return to Work Program (Completed)

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

The next round of workshops will begin on Tuesday 27 August on the North side and 24 October 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

Program Completed

SPARK Hospitality Pre-Employment Program 2019 (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. 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 Monday 12th August 2019, this 17 week program, will run four days per week (Mon–Thurs, 36 hours per week) and be a combination of practical hands on learning, theory and industry work experience placements.

Those interested must attend an information session 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.

Program Completed

Goulburn Construction Program 2019 (Completed)

SPARK in partnership with PCYC Goulburn, Goulburn Place Plan, 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 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.

Program Completed

Community Services Taster Program 2019 (Completed)

Those interested must attend an information session on Wednesday 31st July 2019 10.30am – 12.30pm, 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 Monday 12th August 2019, 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.

This program was completed November 2019

Conservation Land Management & Horticulture Introduction Program (Completed)

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.

Program Completed

SPARK & Master Builders ACT Women in Civil Construction Program (Completed)

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.

Program Completed

2019 SPARK Business Administration Pre-Employment Program (Completed)

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.

Program Completed

2019 Ginninderry Early Childhood Education and Care Program (Completed)

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.

This program was completed October 2019

2019 Regional Construction Program (Completed)

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 Completed

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)

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)

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