Sunshine Coast Council

Migrant Work Ready is a free program for people from a multicultural background.

The program prepares participants for the local job market and improves prospects to find local employment. 

The program includes:

• eight weeks of employment ready workshops
• graduation and business networking event
• pathways to training, volunteering, work experience and/or mentoring opportunities.

Through the program you will gain an understanding of: 

• Australian work culture
• how to make great first and last impressions
• how to practice active listening 
• how to make your resume stand out
• growth of the region and job opportunities into the future 
• job hunting
• hidden job markets and common job-hunting channels 
• benefits of volunteering and existing opportunities
• how to maintain a positive mindset
• goal setting and career pathways
• networking
• developing and practicing an elevator pitch 
• job interviews 
• how to create a standout LinkedIn profile
• how to present and speak in public with impact
• local life and connecting with local people.

To be eligible you must: 

• commit to attending all eight workshops and the graduation event
• be a resident of the Sunshine Coast local government area
• be unemployed and looking for work 
• submit an expression of interest form 

Expressions of interest will be open in 2021 

Please contact commdevelopment@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more information

Delivered in partnership

Sunshine Coast Council, Nambour Community Centre, Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce, , TAFE Queensland, Volunteering Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance Business Mentor Program have worked in partnership to deliver the Migrant Work Ready program.