Getting kids into jobs
Lack of experience and confidence contribute to high youth unemployment. HR solutions provider Adecco says it affects 75 million Australians and has hit a national record rate of 14 per cent.
The company visited UWS Parramatta last week to present a practical program to get young people into work. It’s global Way to Work campaign, now in its third year, aims to help young people find jobs.
For how-to guides (click on Career Centre) and how to be Adecco’s chief executive for a month (paid), click here.
Professional growth
In its 60th year, infrastructure expo Civenex will feature new and innovative solutions for public works, local government and corporate clients at Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek, May 20 and 21.
Demonstrations, seminars and equipment on show. John Roydhouse, of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia which runs the expo, said:
‘‘In an age when information is instant, the expo remains an important opportunity for personal connection between those in the industry.’’
Extended opening hours, family activities and live music.
Click here for details
Youth and work
For Youth Week (April 10 to 19), there is a free Youth Employment Seminar on April10 at Vinegar Hill Community Centre, Rouse Hill.
Participants will learn to develop personal brands, write resumes, sell themselves and present well. Author and businessman Sacha Krjatian will talk on navigating employment. Only 25 spots available.
Details, registration: programs@2realise .org.au.
Get healthy at work
The Get Healthy at Work campaign teaches employers that by valuing the health of workers they can boost productivity, reduce staff turnover and increase employee engagement.
According to the NSW Government initiative, healthy workers have fewer sick days and report higher rates of job satisfaction. To learn more about it people can join a free webinar on April 22, noon, where attendees will hear about the business benefits of workplace health, making smarter food choices.
There will also be a Q&A at the end. Register here.
April 2: Penrith business people aged between 18 and 35 years can network at the Gen YQ event by the Penrith Business Advisory Centre. From 5pm at the Penrith RSL. Details: info@genyq.com.au or 4721 5011.
April 7: Parramatta Chamber of Commerce Networking After 5 event at the Parramatta Leagues Club from 5.30pm. Cost: $25 (members), $40 (non-members). Register: rsvp@parramattachamber.com.au.
April 14: The Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Chamber Connect event. Tickets: $35 (member), $55 (non-members). Details: info@penrithchamber.org.au.
April 15: Learn how to start a business in a two-hour workshop with business expert Mike Carlton at the Enterprise Hub in Blacktown. Cost: $50. Click here for details.
April 16: Learn how to create and explore business opportunities with the Sydney Hills Business Chamber, from 9.30am-11.30am. Cost: $33 (members), $88 (non-members). Click here for details.
April 20: If you’re new to Windows 8 and need some tips, there is a free class at the Riverstone Library & Digital Hub for you. Learn about the system’s news features from 10am. Click here for details.
April 21: Find out how to get clients to say ‘yes’ in a sales training workshop in Parramatta with marketing manager Vanessa Van Wyk. Cost: $50. Click here for details.
April 24: Join The Success Women’s Network lunch at the Bella Vista Hotel with guest speaker Renee Hush to learn about taking control of your Super. From noon-2pm. Cost: $60 (non-members). Click here for details.
