South Australia Works Success Stories

There are many success stories of SA Works participants who have moved onto bigger and better things. A few success stories are listed below to inspire potential participants.

Success for Les

Les came to the Work to Work Project in May 2007 assuming that due to his age and we may not be able to help him. After counselling and support Les was soon motivated to seek a new career path which he chose in the Security Industry. Les was supported to attend and complete a Certificate III in Security and also extended to Canine Handling (which was his passion). He was then supported in gaining his Security License and trained in interview preparation and techniques.

Les was successful in gaining employment from his first interview and was soon heading off to work in the industry of his choice. He has also been asked by his Trainer to return to Tactical Training to share his success with their new students as inspiration, especially for the mature participants. Les is a fantastic example of how a great attitude, determination and ‘can do’ attitude can go a long way.

Les would like to say that he found the whole project and everything he attended very relevant, of great benefit and very practical in helping him gain work.

Thanks Les, and Well Done !!

Hospitality Project

Eight Participants completed Cert II in Hospitality Kitchen Operations through the Work to Work Project, delivered by Toundi College through the Yorke Local Community Partnership. Six6 were successful in gaining employment in this industry, two have moved interstate to take up other employment opportunities and one has commenced employment in the retail industry.

Computer Training

Margaret and Graham Klingburg (front) completed a broad range of training through Work to Work including computing skills and have moved interstate where their skills have been utilised by the local council to assist with an indigenous program. Graham will be working full time and Margaret will commence as a Volunteer with the opportunity for casual employment.

Lyn Williams (back centre) has also attended computing training through Work to Work and has now been twice offered casual employment through our recommendations and links to employment opportunities.

Lyn continues to expand her skills and hopes to gain more permanent employment in her local area.

Contacts

Bridget Sara
0402 049 276 email>>

John May
0423 025 390 email>>