Employment & Productive Diversity Addressing unemployment in CALD communities

Settlement Services Community Development Advocacy Sector Development Employment and Training –Employment as key component of successful settlement –Skills, experience and personal attributes

10 years of MDA’s Employment & Training Services,

Jobseeker support Training in Australian work culture, essential employability skills, workplace rights and responsibilities, as well as occupational health and safety Assistance with career pathway planning and overseas skills recognition, training in job search techniques as well as individualised application support, including resume preparation, cover letter writing and interview coaching Access to skills development through accredited vocational training and opportunities for work experience

MDA’s role in Work & Welcome Administering program funds (tax- deductible donations) Being the formal employer of all program participants Serving as the chief referring agency to the program Assisting participants into ongoing employment

Aims of the YEF To raise awareness about the needs and challenges refugee and migrant young people face when seeking work in their chosen industries To provide young people with tips and strategies to improve their job seeking efforts To give young jobseekers an opportunity to network directly with employers

Panellists at YEF All Purpose Transport Australian Country Choice Greenslopes Private Hospital McDonald’s Queensland Police Service Woolworths

What we offer employers Successful partnerships to provide lasting staffing solutions Access to job-ready candidates screened to match the specific requirements of a given role and workplace Full support throughout the entire recruitment process Pre-employment induction and training to meet specific workplace needs Ongoing support for employers and employees during the probation phase (and up to 3 months post placement) Fee-for-service training and consultancy on workplace diversity and working across cultures, as well as on- the-job cultural and language support

Key features of successful regional employment and settlement Individuals’ motivation to find and stay in paid work Development of strong networks among new and emerging communities Positive community welcome (or community preparedness) Strong local partnerships Industry partnerships (e.g., MDA, Teys Australia and AWX Agribusiness)

Thank you! Sebastian Ross-Hagebaum