MTC Australia is an independent social enterprise that enables people to overcome barriers on their path to meaningful work. We do this through the employment, mentoring and training programs we deliver.
We are sharing a Good News Story from MTC Australia’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work program. MTC Australia’s Queensland team began running the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program in September 2023. The Skilling Queenslanders for Work TKO Program is proudly funded by the
Queensland Government.
Unemployed and unsure of how to start her employment journey, Jasmine Gourley found out about MTC Australia’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work Training Knowledge and Opportunity (TKO) program by attending a recent careers expo.
“I found out about this course through a careers expo that I went too. I (was) unsure what industry I wanted to work in and where to even start,” Jasmine said.
On her first day in MTC’s TKO program, Jasmine told Coach Daniel that her goal was to build her confidence, figure out what industry she would like to work in and secure a job in that industry. She also talked about her love for animals and her previous experience working with dogs. Things were already starting to fall into place.
During the Skilling Queenslanders for Work TKO program, Jasmine worked on improving her resume writing skills and participated in the boxing and cognitive behavioural therapy. Both of these important elements of the TKO program helped Jasmine improve her confidence.
Bringing in external speakers during the TKO program offers participants an insight into various industries and the different pathways into employment. Jasmine’s class heard from a guest speaker from an apprenticeship organisation who also offered local apprenticeship opportunities. Jasmine applied while still completing the TKO program and was successful in securing one of the apprenticeships. She will begin work soon.
“After only three weeks, I have an apprenticeship in Animal Services. I loved this course because it helped me be more confident in myself and helped me fix up my resume,” Jasmine said.
“The MTC Coach Daniel helped me a lot and was very kind and approachable. With this course, we also got to do a boxing program which helped me build confidence and to stop doubting myself. I would recommend TKO to anyone who wants to build confidence and find a job!”