Expo connects businesses and locals on the Bellarine

MORE than 70 people turned out at the Bellarine Training and Community Hub on Monday evening to attend the “Connecting the Bellarine” Community, Jobs and Training Expo.

The expo, which was collaboratively run by WCIG, Jobs Victoria and Gforce Employment Solutions, presented an opportunity for local people to gain better access to support, services and local employment opportunities.

It also allowed business mentors to engage with and identity those who need access to support to empower them through community connections, services and subsequent employment outcomes.

Key local employers including Multiskills Training, Neami National, Calibre Workforce, WCIG, Home Instead, Go Traffic, The Gordon and Homestyle Aged Care at Sea Views Manor were on hand to answer any questions locals had.

Employers were also approached and spoke about their existing job vacancies, which led to opportunities for locals to directly apply and discuss any roles.

Bellarine Training and Community Hub manager Chris James said the event provided genuine and positive engagement between community and industry.

“This event provided a fantastic opportunity for our community across the Bellarine to engage with employers, training and service providers who could assist with localised career and education opportunities and advice.

“It was great to see so many people take advantage of this event and a big thanks to the Jobs Victoria representatives who were able to deliver such value to the Bellarine.”

Mr James hoped events such as the Community Jobs and Training Expo would become more common on the Bellarine.

“The feedback from exhibitors was very positive whilst providing a valuable networking event to bring services and connections amongst community and industry,” she said.

“It was great to see job seekers and attendee’s gain value by linking in with relevant services, many of which registered with, applied to or enrolled in courses, jobs and services for further assistance.”