Despite attending job seeker training in the past, Afifa found her ESL status made it challenging to keep up with the lessons.
Good News Stories
Lai Choi’s story
Difficulties hearing and back issues were significant employment barriers for 62 year old Lai Choi.
Lamiye’s story
Lamiye first arrived in Australia several years ago but struggled to find a job despite her hardworking nature and motivation as language was a barrier and she had no experience.
Coffee skills
MTC’s Opportunity Hub Campbelltown recently invited 16 students from Years 11 and 12 to complete a 5-week Barista course at Campbelltown TAFE.
Supawan’s story
A single mother, Supawan had been unemployed for 2.5 years when she came to MTC determined to overcome language barriers and find a job so she could provide for her child.
Jasmine’s Story
Jasmine’s path to employment began at a careers expo, where she first learnt about MTC Australia’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work program.
Kane’s Story
Find out how Kane’s resilience and MTC Australia’s support helped him secure a job through Workforce Australia.
Rodger’s Story
Discover how Rodger Graham transformed into a successful entrepreneur with MTC Australia’s Self-Employment Assistance.
Kunchok’s Story
Once he began his job hunt, Kunchok realised he still needed to improve his communication skills and self-confidence to give him the best chance of securing meaningful work. He enrolled in MTC’s Skills for Education and Employment Program and concentrated on improving his literacy and job readiness.