Skillmax Course Helps Overseas Graduates Find Employment
Sixteen students graduated from the Skillmax course at Randwick TAFE on Thursday, 10 February 2011.
These students who come from such countries as China, Iran, Hungary, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Myanmar, and Ecuador seek to gain job seeking skills in their endeavour to gain employment in Australia.
To undertake the Skillmax course applicants are required to have a university degree from an overseas institute.
Participants of this course have a degree in engineering; including civil, structural, mechanical, environmental, and electrical.
The course which is for 15 hours a week for 5 weeks teaches job seeking skills, including preparing for interviews, and resume and application letter writing.
Three of the students were offered full time positions in the final week of the course. The manager of the company that employed Jasmine asserted hers was the best resume and application letter he had seen from an immigrant applicant. 'I am so grateful to TAFE, my teacher and Mr Richard Hanna for giving me the support that helped me to find employment after only being here for 6 weeks' a happy Jasmine stated at her graduation.
Enquiries for upcoming courses are welcomed by Amir Salem, Multicultural Coordinator, Randwick TAFE: 9469 8594 amir.salem@tafensw.edu.au
