Our Vision...The best trained most employable people in the world. Our Mission is...to maximise training and employment opportunities through the development and strategic management of the vocational education and training system and the provision of employment services.
The Department of Training is committed to maximising training and employment opportunities for Western Australians.
The Department of Training is responsible for planning the long-term development of the vocational education training system to meet current and future needs of industry, the community and regional areas.
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The Western Australian Department of Training is committed to developing training and employment opportunities for the young people in Western Australia.
ACCESS is a web portal designed by the Western Australian Department of Training to increase the availability to options and opportunities for youth through collaborative working arrangements, increased information flow and a comprehensive range of services that inform young people and their parents of employment and training opportunities available in the new world of work.
http://www.training.wa.gov.au/sub-sites/access/content/information.htm
There are a variety of resources available online that can be sent to you upon request.
Some of the resources include:
JOB SEARCH GUIDE
Information, useful tips, examples, ideas and things to consider when looking or applying for work.
Identifying your skills;
The changing world of work;
Preparing your resume (including examples);
How to apply for work;
How to conduct yourself at an interview;
Coping with knockbacks; and,
Where to go for further information and assistance. There is also a 10-step job search plan to help job seekers be organised and effective in their job search.
http://www.training.wa.gov.au/sub-sites/jobsearch/default.htm
GET ACCESS
An interactive website for seeking career, employment and training related information and services.
www.getaccess.com.au
GUIDE TO THE INTERNET
http://www.westone.wa.gov.au/started/default.asp?nav=started
Western Australian online work search tutorial. This tutorial will give you a brief introduction to using the Internet as a tool to both find work and develop your career.
OPERATION LIVEWIRE (Curriculum available on request)
Operation Livewire is a scheme that assists young people between the ages of 18-25 to establish their own business ventures. How to develop a business plan and the steps required to run a business effectively.
YOU'RE THE BOSS:
A Tradesperson's Guide To Owning A Business
Increases the opportunities for apprentices and trades people to undertake self-employment through subcontracting and creating their own business.
http://www.training.wa.gov.au/access/content/ytb.htm
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