Local jobseekers will have better access to skills and jobs services, training, education and career counselling, as GOTAFE hits the road in their mobile campus and makes its way to Merrifield City.
The GOTAFE mobile campus will be located at 270 Donnybrook Road, Mickleham from Monday, June 27 until Saturday, July 2.
It is fully accessible and features a client reception area, private career counselling space, workshop and seminar space, and a community computer lab.
The team will provide advice and assistance to locals and industry stakeholders facing social and economic challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GOTAFE acting director student attraction and enrolment Jane O’Brien said the organisation was committed to playing a lead role in supporting the Merrifield community in responding to these challenges.
“At its heart, the mobile campus works to bridge the gap between our communities and deliver critical employment and education services, regardless of location, access and financial barriers,” Ms O’Brien said.
Over the six-day period, jobseekers will be able to receive personal advice from career advisors as well as attend workshops and explore study options.
Workshops will cover a range of topics including resume writing, how to address key selection criteria, job interview tips and free TAFE and job trainer information sessions.
Matthew Planner, communities general manager at MAB Corporation – the developer of the Merrifield estate- said provision of higher education has always formed a critical part of the vision and delivery pathway for the fast-growing Merrifield community in Melbourne’s north.
“Education and lifelong learning opportunities are key pillars of the Merrifield masterplan,” Mr Planner said.
“We have always been committed to ensuring the early delivery of a broad range of amenity and community infrastructure in Merrifield and our strategic partnership with GOTAFE presents an excellent learning platform for both local residents and businesses.”
