Employment Solutions

According to a recent article in the Adelaide Advertiser 15 May 2010, unemployed workers are proving Work for the Dole programs do lead to a job, securing work while participating in community service projects.

Follow up:

The dole was the only income for five years for Ricky, now a labourer, until he took part in the Work for the Dole project to restore an old railway carriage for display at the National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide.

 Ricky, taking care of his children, took part in the project to renew his skills.

 The Allambi carriage, a sleeping car used on the Overland train route, was restored by 22 jobseekers during a six-month project from September, 2009.

Ricky is one of several of the restorers to now be employed fulltime because of Mission Australia Employment Solutions' work experience project.

Mission Australia Employment Solutions general manager Julian Roffe says Ricky proved he worked well in a team environment and showed enthusiasm towards moving forward into work.

"As a result of Ricky's dedication, we referred him to electronicwaste recycling company E-Cycle Recovery, where he successfully gained employment as a labourer in November, 2009, and has since demonstrated he is a reliable, hardworking and positive team member," he says.

 He says Work for the Dole projects are tailored for the needs of jobseekers, who receive training and assistance during their participation,in order to be job-ready.

 "This project gave 22 jobseekers an opportunity to gain or increase skills in carpentry, painting and upholstery, as well as boosting their recognition of the value of teamwork and giving them the satisfaction generated by a job well done," Mr Roffe says.