Aboriginal Services
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The Department of Education and Communities is committed to improving the vocational outcomes and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people so that they excel and achieve in every aspect of their education and training. In line with this policy State Training Services has created the Aboriginal Services unit to manages a number of programs. These focus on improving access to employment and creating business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In referring to Aboriginal people, State Training Services refers inclusively to all Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people. |
Further information can be accessed from the links below:
The Aboriginal Enterprise Development Officer Program trains suitable people to act as mentors and support for Aboriginal people who want to set up a business.
New Careers for Aboriginal People is a program to help Aboriginal people find work or improve their current job situation.
The Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Program uses a number strategies to skills and support Aboriginal people and create employment opportunities.
The Way Ahead for Aboriginal People which provides mentoring services for Aboriginal apprentices and trainees who need additional support in the workplace.
The Aboriginal Employment Unit is supporting workforce development initiatives with Industry in NSW.
