Better Together is proud to be part of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative, which helps eligible Queenslanders develop skills, gain qualifications and provide direct assistance to enter and stay in the workforce.
The initiative offers programs that deliver training to improve skills and employment opportunities. The programs focus on supporting young people (including those in and transitioning from out-of-home care), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, mature-age job seekers, women re-entering the workforce, veterans and ex-service personnel and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
You can view more information about Skilling Queenslanders for Work here:
Better Together’s Skilling Queensland for Work program is a state award-winning training program. Winning the “Community Initiative Training award” in 2017 is an honour that we’re extremely proud of.
Better Outcomes: Participants to undertake a Community Work Skills program with a qualification in Certificate II in Retail and Café Operations.
Better Pathways: Participants to undertake a Community Work Skills program with a qualification in Certificate III in Individual Support.
Better Ventures: Participants to undertake a Work Skills Traineeship program with a qualification in
Available Programs for 2024
Better Outcomes Program
Certificate II in Retail & Café Operations – Community Work Skills
Unleash Your Potential as a Barista, Bartender or Retail Assistant!
Contact Kate on 0449 696 558 or kate@bettertogether.net.au.
Better Ventures Program
Certificate I in Hospitality (Traineeship) – Work Skills Traineeship
Are you ready to launch your career in hospitality? The Better Ventures Program offers a paid traineeship with comprehensive training and hands-on experience. Earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification.
If you would like to apply or would like more details, please contact Amelia on 0423 525 754 or amelia@bettertogether.net.au.
Better Pathways Program
Certificate III in Individual Support – Community Work Skills
If you would like more details or to enrol please contact Jenny on 0404 020 517 or jenny@bettertogether.net.au.
All of our programs offer professional development workshops that address vital job-ready skills. Some of the training covered includes:
- Resume building and cover letter writing
- Accessing the hidden job market
- Tips and tricks of applying for jobs online
- Interview techniques (including body language)
- Financial literacy
- Building resilience
- How to keep your job
- How to cope with anxiety in the workplace
- How to work effectively with different personality types
Our programs also support the participants in addressing any personal issues and barriers which may have impacted on them finding employment in the past such as housing issues, paperwork anxiety, lack of confidence etc.
Better Together’s goal is to empower unemployed community members with a qualification and in doing so, offer local businesses highly skilled employees who are ready to work. We always welcome local businesses who would like to become vocational placement hosts. Contact us now to discuss your eligibility.