Sweet Summer Graduation 2012

JSW semester 2 students celebrated carnival style last week, for their end of year graduation party. ‘Sweet Summer Graduation’ was held at JSW’s training rooms at 3 Bourke Street. Bunbury Mayor David Smith presented certificates to successful students from the large range of courses that have been offered by JSW this semester, including; Certificates in Community Services, Business and Events, CGEA, Retail, Horticulture and Leadership and our fast track ‘Business Blitz’ program. Thank you to the Bunbury Farmers Market who kindly donated the ingredients for carnival food, local youth band ‘Berry Island’ along with a celebratory crew of dancers, clowns and face painters who provided entertainment. JSW congratulates all our students on a fantastic semester and we are very proud of our business and events graduates who have done a thoroughly professional and dedicated job of organising this event.

To view the entire photo album for this event please visit our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.304794352956008.53210.100002763369676&type=1 

FutureNow @ SWIT with CGEA3 group

Check out the students from our CGEA3 program who attended the FutureNow Hospitality Ambassador Program which aims to increase the profile of jobs in the Hospitality sector.

Chef Jeremy was delighted to see that we have a few up and coming culinary professionals down in the South West with several students throughout the day sharing their aspirations and intentions to pursue a hospitality traineeship, apprenticeship or employment in the industry in 2013.

Busselton CGEA Community Activites Nov12

Our enthusiastic CGEA group in Busselton have been busy completing their community based activity component of their course. Recreation, art and the environment has been their focus. Love your work!


For all the photos please visit: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.298813633554080.51964.100002763369676&type=1

New Links in Town

Just sharing a newspaper article in today's Busselton Dunsborough Times, page 14.

First steps to satisfying career

Click on the image to read the full article that was in this week's Bunbury Mail.

Business Blitz Graduation Bunbury Nov12

Lots of fun and yummy food at the Business Blitz Graduation in our Bunbury office today. Well done to all participants and thanks for the gorgeous cake!

Do you need a Senior First Aid Certificate?

JSW are offering a 2 Day Short Course 9am-3:30pm
Senior First Aid and Resuscitation Certificate in Bunbury
Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th November 2012
$140 per person

The Senior First Aid training program teaches the essential skills required to administer first aid to a victim of illness or injury until the arrival of professional medical help.    

The Royal Life Saving Society of Australia Senior First Aid certificate is valid for three (3) years.

You will learn about: The DRSABCD acronym, recognising emergencies, using a defibrillator and will demonstrate the ability to perform CPR in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council.

HURRY! Limited Spaces Available

Call Chloey or Sierra for enrollment details  9721 5033

Melbourne Cup JSW Style - Womp Womp

Fun and frivolities @ JSW today whilst celebrating the Melbourne Cup. Congratulations to all the sweep winners. And... JSW Melbourne Cup Hat competition: 1st place: JULES RICK 2nd place: CHLOEY DOUGHENEY

For all the photos click here:
http://www.facebook.com/jobs.west

CGEA Harvey Group

Our CGEA group had an enthusiastic start in Harvey last week. The trainers Tamara and Cherie said the participants were a very happy and eager mob and couldn't wait to get stuck into the work. So lots of fun to be had in Harvey each Thursday and Friday for a while :)

Youth Outreach Program Professional Development Day

Here is a quick snapshot of some mentors participating in the Youth Outreach Program Professional Development Day @ the Bridgetown Community Resource Centre on Thursday 1st November 2012. Mentors play an important role here at JSW. If you would like to get involved or get further info please call 08 9721 5033.

Sierra welcomes 2 new staff members

It is not every day we get new staff members, but today we have two. And they arrived in a box! Sierra very graciously removed their packaging so they can bask in the glory that is JSW. They don't say much, but we are very glad they are here as they will be instrumental in delivering our partial Certificate II in Community Services next week. If you want to know more about that then give us a call on 9721 5033, the course starts next week. Be sure to say hi to our 2 newest staff members, don't worry if they don't answer, they are a wee bit shy.

Partial Certificate II in Community Services FREE TRAINING

FREE TRAINING IN BUNBURY FOR OVER 25’s

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-3pm
@ JSW 5 Bourke St, Bunbury
Start: Tuesday 6th November 2012
Course will run for 6 weeks

This is a great time to enrol in this free part time program and launch your career in the Community Services industry.

If you are over 25 and unemployed, JSW is offering you a first step into this diverse industry with very strong local job prospects. Our training program will introduce you to working in Community Services and give you a ‘taste’ of the many different careers in this field.

Students will have the opportunity to complete 6 Units of Competency contributing to a statement of attainment towards CHC20112 Certificate II in Community Services, including Senior First Aid (through Royal Life Saving Australia).

Where can Certificate II in Community Services take you?

JSW will work closely with you and local Community Service organisations to give you the best possible chance of stepping confidently into a career in; Aged Care, Disabilities Services , Child Care, Youth or Social Work, Mental Health Services.

Once you finish this course you can:   

• Do a Traineeship at Certificate III level
• Find work more easily and confidently  
• Enrol for further study at other registered training organisations

What you need for this course?

• Use a computer to write and store simple documents
• Use email to contact your Trainer outside class time
• Read and take notes from written handouts and talks
• Work in small groups with other students

 

If you are interested in enrolling, please phone Sierra now on 9721 5033

http://www.jsw.org.au/welcome/

Certificate II in Retail students learn how to froth and grind beans

JSW offers some really cool 'value added' training. Just ask our Certificate II in Retail students who had some expert tuition learning how to froth and grind beans at a Barista Training Course held at Barbados last Friday.

See all the photos at: http://www.facebook.com/jobs.west?ref=tn_tnmn

Bunbury Community Organisations Working Together

JSW held an afternoon tea last Thursday to thank Advocacy South West for the kind donation of some fantastic filming equipment. The equipment has been well received and used earlier this year with our Too Deadly documentary and our CGEA students are about to commence the second filming project for the year as part of their program. JSW and ABC Open are working together on this new indigenous filming project.

A big thanks again to Peta Kierath and Veronica Chambers from Advocacy South West featured in the picture below with our CEO Posy Barnes.

You can also view this story at: https://pinterest.com/pin/67835538108795565/ and http://www.facebook.com/jobs.west

Recognise Your Retail Smarts

If you are between 16 and 24 and working in a local retail business you can use your experience and skills to complete SIR20212 Certificate II in Retail.

JSW is offering smart young retail employees the chance to get qualified by assessing their workplace skills. This process is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To be eligible for this program you need to:

•     live in or around Bunbury, Capel, Collie or Harvey
•     be working full time in retail OR
•     be at school part time and working part-time work in retail

Need more information or ready to register NOW?

Contact Francois on 9721 5033 OR register online at www.jsw.org.au

Show us your stuff and step up to a nationally recognised qualification

Or visit: http://www.jsw.org.au/welcome/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=21

Are you Indigenous, 18+ and interested in getting into mining?

FREE Information Session & Lunch

Are you Indigenous, 18+ and interested in getting into mining?

JSW is hosting a session for Indigenous job seekers with Justin Francesconi from Rio Tinto. Justin is a Senior Work Readiness Advisor working with communities to provide advice and information on building a career in mining.

If you are over 18 and keen to get practical advice on the mining industry please register your interest in this session.

When: Tuesday 4th December from 11:00 until 1:00 (includes a barbeque lunch)

Where: JSW Bunbury, 5 Bourke Street, Bunbury

What’s in it for you?

• Resume advice
• Watch DVD’s outlining a range of mining jobs and career opportunities
• Get answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask about careers in mining

You can also book a one on one follow up session with JSW’s Workforce Development Career Advisor to create a mining ready resume and identify training to enhance your chances of building a career in this industry.

For more information about this workshop or to book a place, please phone Sierra or Chloey at JSW Bunbury on 9721 5033

Best in the West

Best in the West - Training Matters Page 4

The WA Training Awards highlighted the outstanding individuals and organisations from the Western Australian training sector with a much anticipated awards ceremony attended by 700 people on 14th September.

That was the night JSW Training & Community Services won WA Training Initiative 2012.

http://www.jsw.org.au/welcome/ and https://pinterest.com/pin/67835538108759113/ and http://www.facebook.com/jobs.west?ref=tn_tnmn

Loud Shirt Day Donations Required

Bec's JSW Retail students are raising funds today for ‘Loud Shirt Day’ .

The purpose of this day is to wear your most outrageous, bright and colourful shirt and donate to raise money for deaf children.

http://loudshirtdayfundraising.com.au/certificate_ii_retail_

The link above is for our online donation page, we aim to raise $100 for the day.

Rio Spreads Job Message

JSW was featured in an article in the South Western Times last week with regards to our Rio Tinto Free information session and BBQ in Bunbury. Click on the image above to read the full story.

Workforce Development Centre PD Day :)

Our JSW Workforce Development Centre colleagues sneaking out for some sunshine on a quick break from their PD day today at 5 Bourke St.

Thank You Celebration

The JSW Traineeship team had fun last night at the CCIWA Apprenticeship Solutions 'Thank You' celebration. Pictured: Tracy Adams, Mary Cameron, Robyn Barrett, Mel Ingram & Francois Peters.

Certificate IV in Youth Work Graduates

Certificates were handed out by Kate Suddell last night to the Lot 208 graduates of Certificate IV in Youth Work. Well done everyone. Pictured: Salli-An Haines, Michelle Campbell, Kate Suddell (Trainer) and Wanda Winsor.

Rio Tinto Information Session Bunbury

JSW and Rio Tinto held a fantastic ‘Mining information and workshop session’ with over 50 people in attendance at JSW yesterday.

Justin Fransesconi from Rio Tinto delivered a great session on ‘how to build a career in mining’ and staff from the JSW Workforce Development Centre delivered an in depth workshop on Resume and Career planning.

Feedback from participants was fantastic. A hearty BBQ lunch followed and was enjoyed by all!

Stay tuned for the next JSW/Rio Tinto ‘Mining information and workshop sessions’.

Check out our facebook page for all the photos: http://www.facebook.com/jobs.west

JSW initiative shows in training

Click on the image above to read the article in today's newspaper - South Western Times 4th October 2012 with regards to JSW winning the WA Training Initiative award for 2012.

Excellent attendance for FREE info session

“JSW Training & Community Services in Busselton hosted an information session with Justin Francesconi, Senior Work Readiness Advisor from Rio Tinto on 2 October 2012. 

Approximately 50 people attended this free workshop which provided participants with practical advice and information on building a career in mining.

 JSW’s Workforce Development Career Advisors  were also available to make one on one appointments to create a mining ready resume and identify training to enhance chances of working in the mining industry.

After the session, participants had a chance to network with each other whilst enjoying a sausage sizzle.”

Scones & Cream Can Build Dreams

Our Certificate I in Leadership Development hosted a Scones & Cream, Build a Dream day last Friday to raise money for Goomburrup.

An excellent fundraising initiative and congratulations to all involved for raising $50 for Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation.

Multicultural Day 26-09-12

On Wednesday 26th September the Certificate II Business and Events Students hosted their first Event. This first event was a smashing success! The Aim of the event was to celebrate and introduce a different perspective and outlook to the word “multicultural “with each team member representing an country or subculture through the exploration of food, dance and information. Not only was this the Business groups first event but we were also in Celebration of the completion of the Certificate I Leadership course, run by Ange Roberts and also the completion Of the Certificate II Horticulture run by the lovely Bev Bristow.


Guests were treated to an array of foods and entertainment, with the exotic Kirralee Martin giving  us a glimpse into the world of Bellydance. All in all a fantastic lunch was had by all. Stay tuned for the next Cert II Business Event.


View the entire photo album on facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/jobs.west or http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.284338798334897.48551.100002763369676&type=1

Kieran scales great heights

JSW student Kieran Gudz is working on Busselton’s ‘latest, highest, funnest’ attraction ‘Climbtastic. ‘ This mobile rock climbing wall and extreme air jumping adventure is the brain child of Andrew Hembroff who runs Climbtastic as a family business.

Thank you Andrew for choosing to support a JSW student with valuable (not to mention exhilarating)  work experience.

Please support the employers who support us.

Check out Climbtastic at http://www.climbtastic.net/Cimbtastic/Home.html and give this exciting new recreational and fitness experience a go!