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Local Recovery Funds
A Local Recovery Fund is available in the Cairns region for projects that meet the priorities identified in the Local Jobs Plan.
Projects will be identified for funding through periodic Request for Proposals (RFP).
Please contact your local Employment Facilitator for information about the Local Recovery Fund and to discuss project proposals.
Approved Activities
|
Activity Name |
Organisation |
Partnering Employment Services Provider |
Description |
|
Driving Work Program |
Vocational Partnerships Group |
Vocational Partnerships Group |
The activity involves maximising access to local opportunities for local job ready candidates to meet current industry and infrastructure project needs. This will be achieved through existing partnerships with industry employers to support up to 50 young people to obtain the necessary driver’s licences and industry tickets required for employment. |
| The Aviation Specialty Trade Assistance Training Activity | Cairns Aviation Skills Centre Limited | Quality Industry Training & Employment | The activity involves the creation and delivery of industry designed, non-accredited training to create a pathway into aviation for up to 20 jobseekers who are unable to directly engage in the Licenced Aircraft Mechanical Engineering (LAME) apprenticeship course. |
| A day in the life of a Care Worker | MIHAVEN PTY. LTD. | CoAct – Busy At Work | The activity involves the provision of Certificate III in Individual support training, work experience and support to 30 eligible mature age and/or Indigenous women. The activity will create a tailored solution for participants to re-enter the workforce and create a career as a carer. |
| It's a Child's World | MIHAVEN PTY. LTD. | CoAct – Busy At Work | This activity involves the provision of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, work experience and support to 30 eligible mature age and/or Indigenous women in the Cairns Employment Region. |
For further information on the activity, please contact the Employment Facilitator or the organisation.
Local Jobs Plan
Employment Facilitator
Tamilyn Brennan
Cairns Employment Facilitator
0409 763 507
Tamilyn@fnqemployment.com.au
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Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce
| Representative | Organisation | Stakeholder Group |
|---|---|---|
| Tamilyn Brennan (Chair) | Cairns Employment Facilitator | Employment Facilitator |
| Jodie Duignan-George | Central Queensland University | Education and Training |
| Sarah Mort | MiHaven Group | Employer |
| Angelo Finocchiaro | Tablelands Regional Council | Local Government |
| Maryanne Tranter | Vocational Partnerships Group Inc | Youth |
| Julia Leu | Arts Nexus | Industry |
| Julie Marshall | QITE | Employment Service Provider |
| Grant Stidiford | Department of Employment, Small Business and Training | State Government |
| Noeleen Mulley | North Queensland Airports(NQA) | Industry |