Testimonials:

“I’m in Transition to Work (TtW) service with ETC and I see Dee who has been really nice and helpful. She put me through some workshops to build my resume and interview skills.”

– Rainer (TtW Participant)

“My main problem was I couldn’t make a decision. TtW helped me make and decision and helped me secure a paid work trial at the QT hotel with its Head Chef. My family is so proud of me, I know I don’t have a permanent job yet- but I have 4 weeks paid work experience and I know if I do the right thing and stay positive there is an opportunity for me to be offered an apprenticeship. It feels so good to see my Mum proud. I use to spend 11 hours gaming and rush around and do chores before my Mum got home, but now the others will have to do them because I will be at work!”

Dylan – TtW Participant

“I really enjoyed the workshop On-Track, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, or what I needed to do to get into that line of work, but I feel much more confident in myself now.”

Brock – TtW Participant

“I found it so hard to write cover letters now I can do it in less than 5 minutes, the vacancy ad is all I need to know what they are looking for.”

Nattalie – TtW Participant

“I had no idea that some cover letters are scanned for key words and that sometimes a person never reads my entire cover letter or application. I used to feel so judged and rejected, after not hearing back about all the jobs I apply for. Now I know the trick to writing a great cover letter and all I need to put in it to get through to an interview. I don’t get as upset anymore if I miss out on an interview, I just try harder next time.”

Ireland – TtW Participant

“I was so angry at the beginning of Pumped. I felt like no one would ever give me an opportunity to get experience and every job vacancy said I needed experience. It was a cycle where I couldn’t win. My facilitator let me vent and made me a promise on Day 1 that if I really wanted a job – all I had to do was to keep turning up, be positive and ETC would get me that opportunity. I didn’t finish the course because I got a great job laying the NBN. ETC stuck to their promise.”

Jonathon – TtW Participant

“The workshops are the highlight of my week. They have helped build my confidence and I’ve been getting interviews for the jobs I apply for with the help of ETC doing up my resume and cover letter. I now know how to change it myself and feel confident looking for work”

Aaron – TtW Participant

“I really enjoyed Discovery Day, we went to the Billabong Factory Outlet and took a tour through the shop. The people there gave me a lot of information and I now know I would love to work in retail, or do Visual Merchandising.”

Sean – TtW Participant

“Pumped was really helpful, I enjoyed the games, and I loved the atmosphere. I can’t wait for the next one!”

Danielle – TtW Participant

“Pumped is great, it makes me feel motivated and confident. I look forward to the workshops every week.”

Shania – TtW Participant