SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN EMPLOYMENT

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SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
FORMATION NETWORK

• Local Impact
• Themes and directions of the 2006/07 Employment
  and Skills Formation Plan
• Reflections and the way ahead

Brett Mayne
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Aims of South Australia Works

• To increase employment and reduce unemployment
• To fulfil social and economic obligations to all
  South Australians

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South Australia Works in the Regions

• Employment and Skills Formation Networks
• Employment and Skills Formation Plans (3 year
  Strategic and Annual Action Plans)
• Administration of the Funding

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Local Impact of Southern Metropolitan ESF Network

• Since 2003 the following has been achieved
• 1703 people assisted with training and individual
  assistance
• 1203 people employed
• 142,432 hours of training has been provided free
  of charge to disadvantaged job seekers
• Local industries/businesses have been supported
  Colonnades expansion, SAJC, Resource Co, Austral
  Yachts

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Themes and directions of the 2006/07 Employment
and Skills Formation Plan

• Based on the directions of the Southern Region
  Economic Diversification Blue Print
• 4 key industry sectors targeted for economic
  growth
• Growing industry sectors due to population
  increase
• Up skilling unemployed jobseekers

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2006/07 Plan Activities

• Retail Training in response to developments at
  Hallet Cove, Aberfoyle Park
• Training for Aged Care and Allied Health
  Profession workers in response to expansion of
  Flinders Medical Centre and opening of new aged
  care facilities
• Assisting people into building and construction
  apprenticeships in response to industry demand

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2006/07 Plan Activities

• Work ready Training for
• Young people 16-24
• Mature Age 40 plus
• Indigenous
• Pre apprentices training and support linked to
  both TAFE and the Australian Technical College

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Future Challenges

• Diversify the economy
• Changing demographic conditions
• Take advantage of the opportunities that are
  arising through economic growth

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Thank You

• Brett Mayne
• South Australia Works Regional Coordinator
• Southern Metropolitan
• Ph8326 6511
• Mob[phone]
• Email b.mayne_at_ssbec.com.au