Using Work Experience options to get a job

There are many ways to get a job in your ideal field, and utilising work experience options is a great pathway to secure work!

There are various programs available that can help you gain work experience.

At ETC, we provide our customers with the following options:

• WorkIT skill set courses

If you are an ETC customer you can reach out to your ETC Advisor to discuss your work experience options.

What are the benefits of work experience?

Gaining skills and experience through a work experience program has a range of benefits, including:

• Gaining industry experience in your desired field
• Developing your skills – both professionally and personally
• Helping you decide the right career path
• Building self-confidence and independence by learning new things in a new environment
• Stepping out of your comfort zone and learning new skills
• Improving your soft skills and communication skills
• Building your network
• Adding experience and (potentially) referees to your resume
• And lucky last – getting a job!

ETC WorkIT – Skill Set Course

ETC’s specialised WorkIT model helps students to gain a greater level of practical skills for their desired industry.

Our students feel they are part of a whole team and learn to respect and abide by industry requirements. This enhances their work readiness.

Industry training options include business, retail, community services, hospitality and early education.

Through these courses, students gain an increased level of confidence, while also completing Statements of Attainments from their desired industry.

If you are interested in joining ETC you can nominate ETC as your Job Provider with Centrelink – Find out how to nominate ETC >

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