We are proud to announce our services in the recently announced Federal Government Employment Services, Job Services Australia: People, Skills and Jobs, tender for 2009 - 2012.
Currently operating in Ballarat, Geelong and Maryborough as a Job Network provider, the 1st July 2009 will see our operations increase significantly. Tracy's have been successful and will provide Job Services Australia contracts in the Westgate, Eureka, Bendigo and Geelong Employment Services Areas. Our success in the Employment Services tender will see Tracy the Placement People operate permanent sites in Geelong, Torquay, North Geelong, Ballarat, Ararat, Bendigo, Maryborough, Castlemaine, Gisborne, Melton, Sunshine, Newport, Watergardens and Werribee.
This success has been the result of a number of factors, but in particularly the loyalty and support from all of our employer clients, and community networks over the years.
Tracy the Placement People have also been successful in a number of other Federal Government Tenders. These being;
- Innovation Fund Panel
- Employer Fund Panel
- New Enterprise Incentive Scheme Panel (Eureka, Bendigo and Geelong)
Details on these Panels are available below.
Our Registered Training arm of our business has also seen some recent expansion with delivery of the Federally funded Productivity Places Program (PPP), as well as an increase of industry based training to meet skill shortages within our operating areas. Currently on our scope of registration we can offer training (including on the job traineeship training) in Business Services, Civil Construction Services, Employment Services, Hospitality Services, Metal & Engineering Services, Retail Services and Logistic Services.
Full details on all training available - click on 'Training Solutions'.
Fast Track will also continue to be available to meet temporary or permanent labour hire needs.
We are looking forward to and exciting future continuing our solid business relationships with our existing community and employer contacts, and in the development of these relationships within our new operating labour markers.
NEW EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2009
INNOVATION FUND PANEL - Announced 03/03/2009
The Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor announced 198 members of a new Innovation Fund panel, which has been set up to help Australia’s most disadvantaged job seekers into work. Tracy the Placement People are very excited to announce its success in being chosen for a place on the Innovation Fund Panel.
The panel members will be able to apply for funding under the Australian Government’s $41m Innovation Fund for projects that can demonstrate new and innovative ways to connect disadvantaged job seekers to training and jobs.
More information on the Innovation Fund can be accessed at:
http://www.workplace.gov.au
EMPLOYER BROKER PANEL - Announced 11/03/2009
Tracy the Placement People would also like to announce its success in gaining membership to the Employer Broker Panel.
As a result of this success Tracy the Placement People were invited to Parliament House in Canberra for the announcement and a round table discussion regarding potential projects for this panel and associated funding. Minister O’Connor announced that there are 56 members of the panel. Panel members include peak industry bodies, not-for-profit organisations and training organisations. Minister O’Connor stated that the panel members have been selected on the basis of their strong links to employers in a particular industry or region.
Further information and full list of panel members regarding the Employer Broker Panel can be viewed at:
http://www.workplace.gov.au
TRACY'S EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Heather Adams, the 2008 Recipient of the Outstanding Employee of the Year departs in April for one week at Uluru.
As part of the award, the recipient each year receives a Work Placement / Experience excursion to a remote part of Australia.
Tracy the Placement People are fortunate to have sourced a Placement for Heather with Anangu Jobs, an Employment Services Provider in Uluru working with local communities to assist in job search activities. Heather will learn first hand the issues faced by remote communities and experience the operational expertise of remote based Employment Services Staff.
Of course, while Heather will be exposed to situations that will ensure her personal career development, Tracys are delighted to be able to reward Heather with some relaxation as well including a Scenic Helicopter Tour over Uluru and the Olgas as well as a ‘Kuniya Sunset Tour’ encompassing a sunset walk into the base of Uluru.
The directors and management congratulate Heather on achieving this award and hope she has experiences that will stay with her for a lifetime.