Nimble News 28th February 2022

We are hiring!! After 5 years with us Paul is retiring!!

So we are looking for a new Industry Consultant. Great job to have and a great place to work (we are biased!!). If you would like to discuss, please give Kay a call on 9361 2800.

To apply click here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/56035865

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COVID-19 Business Assistance Package

The WA Government has released funding to assist businesses adversely affected by increasing COVID-19 cases and implementation public health and social measures.

WA Training Awards 2022 – Celebrate Excellence!

Applications for this year’s awards are now open and close April 29. The Awards recognise excellence in training and some of the categories are Apprentice of the Year, Vocational Student of the year.

School Leavers – What’s next for you?

Website “Your Career” has lots of resources for school leavers – a School Leavers Information Kit and a free information service.

Job Readiness Workshop for Migrants (28 March - 01 April 2022)

Kaleidoscope Initiative is running a free on-line workshop to help migrants find and secure jobs.

Youth Future Summit 2022 7 – 9 June 2022

Join the National Youth Commission youth-focussed event that will provide you with the opportunity to learn from leaders in youth advocacy, participate in panel discussions, practical workshops, network with like-minded people who want to make a difference, and help develop a Youth Declaration

For Albany Employers - Albany Jobs Fair 16 March 2022

The Albany Jobs Fair, where job seekers, employers and employment service providers are able to network and discuss the jobs on offer in the region. Click here to register as an exhibitor or jobseeker.

The Conversation: Vital Signs: Unemployment steady at 4.2% but it will need to go lower still to lift wages.

Interesting article about low unemployment and impact on wage growth.

For teachers and career practitioners- Myfuture, the National Career Information Service – Resources for teachers and career practitioners

These resources can be used by teachers and career practitioners to support students' career development and exploration.

For RTOs Training Accreditation Council – RTO Survey closes 18 March 2022

TAC has commenced planning for the Education Program in 2022 - 2023 and is interested in hearing from RTO Managers, trainers, assessors and other VET stakeholders on ideas for potential workshops/webinars and topics of interest.

For Business Owners - New Codes of Practice from Commission for Occupational Safety and Health

Code of practice - Violence and aggression at work

Code of practice - Workplace behaviour

Code of practice - Psychosocial hazards in the workplace

For Farmers: Farm Forestry Assist program supporting growth of local softwood plantation timber industry

Funding available from the WA Government to support farmers and other landowners wishing to plant pine trees on their land. Applications close April 29, 2022.

For Employers - CCIWA COVID Business Toolbox My business is an exposure site — what should I do?

CCIWA has a lot of handy information about COVID and the impact on businesses. This article clearly informs the steps a business must undertake to maintain operations.

We hope that this has been of some assistance. Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council