If every jobseeker gained the necessary skills and qualifications the industry would no longer face a lack of manpower, two organisations said.
The resources sector is experiencing such extreme staff shortages that re-skilling Queenslanders for “real” work opportunities is essential.
AMSJ recently reported employers have struggled to fill job vacancies across the Sunshine State. Glencore Australia earlier faced major challenges in filling 300 positions for the past 12 to 18 months. Chief operating officer Matt O’Neill revealed his employer has not faced such great difficulty in finding new entry-level and skilled workers since the 2008 global financial crisis.
To address this MRAEL and Capricornia Training Company (CTC) recently launched a new Step into Resources and Infrastructure program in Rockhampton and Mackay. Participants can complete a Certificate II in resources and infrastructure work preparation plus tailored work readiness skills.
“The program will ensure participants develop specific skills that will meet identified future demands for jobs, with our aim being to increase their capacity to join the workforce in the entry-level job roles within the resources and infrastructure sector,” MRAEL and CTC CEO Christine Zechowski said in a public statement.
The programs are funded through the State Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, which helps up to 15,000 disadvantaged locals annually gain skills, qualifications and experience.
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