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Work experience key to prospects HE Skillsroad Employment Survey Report shows that the prevailing attitude of our job-hunters is hope and resilience – a great sign that 2022 and beyond will be an amazing year for work. “It is heartening to see the way some of the most vulnerable segments of our workforce have bounced back and kept working even in these particularly difficult times,” said Business NSW Regional Director Paula Martin. “It is exactly that optimism that we need, to address the labour shortages that many Australian businesses are facing today. “The survey results show that even among those who have been job-searching for a long time, there is still a desire to receive training, upskilling and support to continue their job search. “It was interesting to learn that those respondents who chose an apprentice-
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ship or traineeship after school scored on average 10 percentage points higher on the mental health markers than those respondents choosing a different pathway. The stability and purpose of VET is second to none and that shows in our data,” Ms Martin said. The Skillsroad Employment Report also revealed that 90% of survey respondents believe that work experience would help them get into employment. “Work experience is a fantastic opportunity for business to give young jobseekers more exposure to their industry and it is incredibly valuable to help jobseekers gain relevant skills and confidence needed to apply for permanent roles. “Jobseekers also place huge importance on a functional work/life balance, with most of our younger respondents selecting it as the most important thing when looking at a potential job, with the
second being the option of flexible working hours.” The Skillsroad 2021/22 Employment Survey Report surveyed 5,012 respondents from across Australia with the majority between the ages of 15 and 24, as well as mature-age jobseekers aged 25 and over. The survey that collected responses was designed to identify jobseekers’ and employees’ areas of concern when it comes to job-search or deciding which employer to work for, as well as their take on employment prospects. “The report shares actionable insights to help employers, parents and educators better support Australian jobseekers and employees moving forward,” Ms Martin said. Access the full Skillsroad 2021/22 Employment Report via https://skillsroad. com.au/research/2022-employment-report-is-here .
Toukley library launches Library@yourtime OUKLEY library will be offering extended hours access from July 1 2022, as part of a ‘Library@yourtime’ trial program. This has been made possible through grant funding by a State Library of New South Wales Local Priority Grant. The innovative program, which will be trialled for six months, will see technology monitor self-access, self-service loans
un-staffed hours, meeting the needs of commuters on their way to or from work, as well as students and families wishing to utilise the space and library services on weekends,” Mrs Burgess said. Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the recent upgrades to the Toukley library, including a new roof and the installation of new LED lighting, will
ensure the library offers a safe, modern space to library users. The unstaffed access hours of Library@yourtime from 1 July 2022 will be: • Monday to Friday – 7.00am to 8.30am, and 5.00pm to 7.00pm • Saturday and Sunday – 7.00am to 7.00pm All existing staffed hours at the Library will remain the same.
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