Lana’s Journey Back to Work
11 October 2024
When Lana joined Global Skills Lake Haven in 2022, she was seeking support to navigate a dramatically changed job search landscape since looking for work as a teenager.
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Global Skills Collaborates for Mental Health Month Event
9 October 2024
In NSW, Mental Health Month is observed annually throughout October. In recognition of this important month, Global Skills has partnered with Uniting NSW/ACT, Headspace Chatswood, and Willoughby Council to host an event called ‘Stronger Together – Youth & Community Wellness’.
Creating Diversity in NSW’s Largest Industries: Professional Scientific and Technical Services
3 October 2024
In New South Wales, the Professional Scientific and Technical Services industry is the second largest, following Health Care and Social Assistance. This industry covers a wide range of services, such as scientific research, architecture, engineering, computer system design, legal and accounting services, advertising and market research, veterinary care, and professional photography.
Congratulations to Our Business Graduates at Global Skills St Marys
1 October 2024
Congratulations to all job seekers who recently completed their Certificate III in Business at Global Skills St Marys. A big thank you to the National College of Vocational Education (NCVE) for delivering this face-to-face course and for the extra training support for our job seekers throughout the course.
National Week of Deaf People 2024
27 September 2024
This week, 23-29 September, we’re celebrating National Week of Deaf People in Australia. It’s a week dedicated to recognising and honouring the Deaf community, aligning with International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages.
R U OK? Day 2024
12 September 2024
Today, 12 September, is R U OK? Day, and the 2024 theme, ‘Ask R U OK? Any Day,’ reminds us that checking in with each other is important not just today, but every day. At Global Skills, our teams wore yellow to show our commitment to fostering supportive environments where everyone feels comfortable talking about mental health.
Creating Diversity in NSW’s Largest Industries: Health Care and Social Assistance
4 September 2024
Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest industry. This can be attributed to several factors including an ageing population, more people with chronic conditions, increased health awareness, a focus on wellbeing and ongoing medical advancements. Since it employs the most people, it’s important for this industry to truly reflect the people it serves, including those with a disability.
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week 2024
3 September 2024
When celebrating strength in independence Global Skills recognises the power of employment in helping people with disability achieve their full potential.
Global Skills Joins Central Coast Future Choices Expo
2 September 2024
Last week, Global Skills had the privilege of participating in the Central Coast Future Choices Expo, presented by Career Links, and run in conjunction with the National Disability Coordination Officer Program and the NSW Department of Education Support Teachers.
17 Job Seekers Complete Hospitality Course at Global Skills Wetherill Park
30 August 2024
Congratulations to the 17 job seekers who completed a 5-day Hospitality course at Global Skills Wetherill Park last week. This course concludes a series of three sessions delivered by the National College of Vocational Education (NCVE) across our sites in Lake Haven, Fairfield, and Wetherill Park.