SER Connections - December 2023
December edition of the South East Region Connections Newsletter
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Welcome to the December edition of the South East Region Connections Newsletter
This newsletter is brought to you by the South East Region, Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training (DYJESBT) with a purpose to support small businesses within the South East region.
This newsletter provides stakeholders with updated information and links to programs and initiatives relevant to our region.
DYJESBT recognises the important relationship between employment outcomes, strong small businesses, and a skilled workforce to the wellbeing of Queenslanders and their communities.
We invite you to take advantage of the following opportunities and to forward to your networks:- Mentoring For Growth - Register for a session
- Business Chamber QLD - Workshops series
- Business Networking Event - Southport
- Scenic Rim Council - Business Breakfast
Our regional team look forward to connecting with you throughout the year through established working groups, events and other interactions. Please reach out to us if you think we may be able to assist in the areas of employment, small business or training.
Tara Gaudry
Regional Director, South East Region
Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training
P: 1800 210 210 E: stakeholderengagement@desbt.qld.gov.au W: desbt.qld.gov.au |
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| Register for a 45-minute mentoring session to help you find the right person to talk to about challenges and opportunities in your business.
The Queensland Government's Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program offers free and confidential mentoring sessions where you are matched with business experts to help you understand business processes, talk through a problem in your business or identify business growth opportunities. We have multiple 45-minute sessions available each day.
Experienced M4G mentors can assist you with anything related to your business and you can register for a mentoring session at any time. Once you register your interest, the team will contact you to schedule an available session for your business.
12 December 2023
9am -3pm
See website for other available dates
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| | Register for the online session |
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Business Chamber Queensland knows business, and we know that attracting, hiring, and retaining the right people is one of the biggest constraints on business growth. To help employers address the labour shortage, we are proud to deliver the Workforce Evolve program, a Queensland Government funded e-learning program designed to help employers think differently about who they hire and how to retain them in the future.
Within our community there are many who are motivated to work, or work more, but who have historically been under-represented in the workforce. These diverse groups include women with family or carer commitments or escaping domestic violence, First Nations Peoples, the LGBTI community, those with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and mature aged workers.
With some changes in approach and the use of inclusive employment practices, the Workforce Evolve program will help employers develop a recruitment strategy to unlock a new segment of job seekers from these under-represented groups and in doing so, enrich their organisation with the right skills and diverse contributions.
Delivered via 6 fully online, flexible modules, Workforce Evolve will give employers the skills they need to make the most of this diverse and inclusive workforce. Each module includes the option to book a Coaching Session with a Workforce Coach for personalized learning support at each stage of the program.
The program is FREE, and open to any employer in Queensland.
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BUSINESS NETWORKING - GOLD COAST |
| BUSINESS OWNERS AND MANAGERS
Join us for business networking and growth. Join us on Tuesday morning and see how professional business operators, collaborate and generate revenue for each others' businesses within the network. Get an opportunity to meet with this network and find synergies/opportunities for your business.
We help each other in all industries, of all business sizes by creating introductions and sharing each other's network for the benefit of the group. There's no better way than growing a business by word of mouth and referral and our group helps to accelerate this.
Join us and see how 90 minutes a week, can help drive your business. This is your opportunity to check out how it all works, and see for yourself how positive and professional business people collaborate (high-performance referral marketing at work). the event completes at 8.30am.
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ANTICIPATING FUTURE SKILLS SERIES - FINAL REPORT |
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| Scenic Rim Regional Council invites you to attend the final Business Breakfast of the year!
Tuesday 5 December @ 6.30am for a 7.00am start
The Cultural Centre Boonah, 3 High Street Boonah
The year, 2032, offers a myriad of opportunities for businesses to participate in the provision of goods and services for the Games, but the procurement process will require some high competency standards.
This FREE event will feature guest speakers BARTON GREEN and DOMINIQUE LAMB who will talk us through some of the opportunities for businesses across the region to support the Games.
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| | Register Here >> |
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APPRENTICESHIPS HIRING INCENTIVES |
| Get help to hire an Australian Apprentice
If you employ an Australian apprentice, you may be able to get financial assistance to help you hire, train and keep them.
The Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System (Incentives System) aims to help fill skill shortages in areas of industry that need it most.
Changes to the Incentives System are being rolled out in two phases. Read the Incentives System reforms fact sheet to learn about the changes .
For more information about Australian Apprenticeships: | | Find out more >> |
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TAFE QLD TEACH YOUR TRADE EVENING |
| DISCOVER A TEACHING CAREER AT TAFE QLD
If you love it, why not teach it? TAFE Queensland is currently holding Teacher Recruitment Information Sessions:
Alexandra Hills TAFE campus
Wed 6 December, 5pm to 6pm
Online via Zoom:
Thurs 7 December, 5pm to 6pm | | Find out more >> |
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Get in touch with South East Region DYJESBT - We are here to assist |
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