	{"id":1192,"date":"2022-11-30T09:28:16","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T09:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/?p=1192"},"modified":"2023-11-02T09:30:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T09:30:35","slug":"employment-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/news\/employment-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Axis Employment matching job seekers with employers<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a simple mission &#8211; inspire and empower people through employment.<\/p>\n<p>And it is the foundation of Axis Employment, which while fostering value and social inclusion, supports its clients, employers and the community in which they work..<\/p>\n<p>Through their Disability Employment Service, Transition to Work program, ParentsNext program and our Social Enterprise, Axis Employment have been inspiring and empowering thousands of participants for more than three decades.<\/p>\n<p>Manager Rod Versteegh (pictured) said there was nothing quite as satisfying seeing their job seekers achieve their goals. \u201cAs industry leaders, we know the value and benefits suitable, sustainable employment can bring to a participant\u2019s life, which is why we are dedicated to find the best outcome for each individual,\u201d Rod said. \u201cOur team of around 130 staff, understand the labour market, have built solid relationships with local businesses, and are often approached by employers when looking for workers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur commitment to the regional communities in which we operate is important to our organisation and we are proud to give back through sponsorship of many clubs and sporting groups.\u201d Axis Employment has mor than 300 people on its books with more than 70 per cent currently employed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are really lucky in the Limestone Coast and South West Victoria as we have really supportive employers, sometimes taking more than one person which is fantastic,\u201d Rod said. \u201cWhat employment does for self esteem and motivation is so important.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe job seeker might not change the life of the employer but it absolutely changes the life of the job seeker by being employed. \u201cWe cannot thank the businesses of the region enough for taking people on with a disability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Axis Employment matching job seekers with employers It\u2019s a simple mission &#8211; inspire and empower people through employment. 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