A program providing employment skills has officially launched in Melbourne’s west.
Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF) has announced the expansion of its services for education and employment (SEE) program to Melbourne’s western suburbs.
NSF has been a partner of the federal government since 1998, delivering programs designed to enhance English, digital, employability, and workplace skills for people from diverse backgrounds.
The SEE Program has been delivered in New South Wales for 14 years.
NSF has launched the SEE Program across four Victoria University campuses in Sunshine, St Albans, Footscray, and Werribee.
The program, previously limited to Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, now includes new eligibility criteria.
This means the program is accessible to those eligible for AMEP, Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) visa holders, and school leavers over 15 years of age.
NSF general manager Jetinder Macfarlane expressed enthusiasm about this expansion, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to diverse communities.
“For over a decade, Navitas Skilled Futures has been leading the way in empowering job seekers through the SEE Program. We have seen firsthand how education transforms lives, builds confidence, and creates pathways to meaningful employment,” she said.
“Our commitment to supporting job seekers through the SEE Program has always been strong, and with our expanded reach, it is even stronger. We are excited to bring our outstanding learning and employment outcomes to the west Melbourne region.”
The impact of the SEE Program is shown by participants like Thekrayat Alhashimi, who, after completing the SEE training in Western Sydney, is now employed by NSF as a bilingual support assistant.
Thekrayat arrived in Australia as a refugee from Iraq and found that the SEE Program significantly improved her digital skills, workplace understanding, and job application confidence.
“The SEE Program exceeded my expectations and changed my life,” she said.
The updated SEE Program features include a new participation Support Officer role, an enhanced work experience component, and flexible study options. Participants can now learn full-time or part-time, in a classroom, workplace, or from home.
The program teaches participants essential employment skills, such as computer proficiency, budgeting, and letter writing.
Details: www.navitas-skilled-futures.com.au/
