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CASE
JAMES
STUDY:
HELPING ETU
James, an A Grade Electrician, had been out of work for two months following the completion of a contract and lack of subsequent work. James met with the case manager at Futuretech and advised that he was interested in the telecommunications industry but preferred to continue work as an electrical contractor.
As James was not interested in retraining, the case manager worked with him to update his resume and cover letter. James’ resume was
then forwarded to contacts within
the telecommunications industry.
The case manager also conducted job-search activities that identiied a suitable position, which James applied for. James gained employment two weeks after meeting with the case manager and was also offered a job by a telecommunications company.
James chose the electrician’s job and is enjoying his new working environment.
If you are a displaced electrical worker, Pam the case manager at Futuretech can help you too. Case management services are offered through the Back to Work program, also known as ‘New Horizons’. These services include:
• vocational assessment and counselling
• transferrable skills assessment
• training pathway identiication
• resume preparation and assistance with job applications
• job skills training and interview coaching
• study support and funding assistance.
For further information
Please contact Pam (Case Manager) on 9564 4705 or Helen (Administration) on 9564 4700.
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training courses and transition to new industry sectors.
Job placement services
Futuretech is ofering
free support to displaced electrical workers such as:
• resume and/or cover letter preparation
• interview coaching
• identiication of suitable jobs
• job application assistance
• training pathway identiication • advice on new and in-demand
skill needs
• industry networks
• counselling.
If electrical workers decide
to change careers, a tailored vocational assessment can be undertaken to discover what future job role is suitable.
Training services
Displaced workers may wish to remain in the electrical
MEMBERS GET
BACK TO WORK
The Back to Work program at Futuretech offers outplacement services to ETU members who have been made redundant or face redundancy in the near future.
embers are supported by a case manager and can access advice on
industry, develop new skills or transition to a new industry.
In any case, Futuretech
can ofer a suite of training opportunities up to 50 per cent of (conditions apply) across Holmesglen campuses.
Some examples of training ofered are:
• Registered Electrical Contracting (REC) course
• Hybrid Fibre Cable training (HFC)
• ACMA Open Registration / Structured Cabling / Optical Fibre / Co-axial
• Grid Connected PV (Design and Install)
• Grid Connected PV with Battery Storage
• Construction Wiring
• Mandatory Testing
• First Aid
• Safe Work Practices.
To view all courses on ofer visit:
www. futuretech.edu.au
FUTURETECH IS OFFERING FREE SUPPORT TO DISPLACED ELECTRICAL WORKERS.