Employ a National Green Jobs Corps participant
National Green Jobs Corps is great news for employers
“The projects resulted in improved practical skills amongst the trainees, as well as greater levels of confidence and communication skills”
Port Stephens Council.
National Green Jobs Corps graduates are hard working, team orientated and motivated. They're excited by what they've learnt, the skills they've developed, and what they have to offer you.
A National Green Jobs Corps project lasts for 26 weeks. In this time, participants work hard in a team to see their project completed. They learn about "how to work". Green Corps participants do hard work including weeding, track construction, collecting seed, propagating plants, tree planting, and fencing. They reach targets, get real things done.
The National Green Jobs Corps program is a quality employment program which provides participants with the necessary skills to go onto employment including traineeships and apprenticeships. Participants gain work experience and accredited training through a number of project activities in a range of locations.
A National Green Jobs Corps graduate has:
Training: All graduates complete a first aid certificate, occupational health and safety training and at least 130 hours of accredited training and training in job search skills.
Leadership skills: Participants are taught to take responsibility for getting aspects of their project completed.
Discipline: Participants have a demonstrated work ethic, including an understanding of the commitment required to be successful in the workplace.
Problem solving skills: There are lots of challenges thrown at participants of a Green Corps project. They learn how to work through these challenges in new and constructive ways.
The capacity to work in a team: National Green Jobs Corps graduates know how important it is to work as a team to get a job done. They've learnt to compromise and support each other.
People skills: National Green Jobs Corps graduates have held community events, asked survey questions, worked with schools and engaged with interest groups in their communities.
The ability to work safely and responsibly: Participants learn safe work practices for themselves, the team and the environment. They are responsible for care of their Personal Protective Equipment and the work team's tools. Each participant becomes aware of the environmental impact of the work they do.
To talk to us more about employing a National Green Jobs Corps graduate, call 1800 077 700 or email greenjobs@jobfutures.com.au.
