ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ has partnered with The Scouts Association of Australia, Aussie Painters Network and the National Institute of Construction Skills to deliver Painting Futures (Scouts) program in Ashgrove, Queensland.
The program offers a paid traineeship to candidates aged 15 years or more, including:
- First Nations peoples
- People with disability
- Veterans and ex-Australian Defence Force personnel
- Recently-released prisoners
- Culturally and linguistically diverse people
- Women re-entering the workforce
- Under-utilised or under-employed workers
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Get a qualification that’s recognised Australia-wide
Painting Futures (Scouts) participants will repaint a building in the Oakleigh Scout Den, learning painting and decorating skills while working towards a Certificate I in Construction under the expert guidance of experienced mentors.
ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ provide full wrap around support during the program,Ìýincluding help to find employment or apprenticeship opportunities at the completion of the program.Ìý
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Benefits of the Painting Futures (Scouts) program
Painting Futures (Scouts) participants benefit by:
- Earning money and learning skills while doing a full-time traineeship
- Gaining hands-on experience with support from qualified tradespeople
- Earning a construction qualification that’s recognised Australia-wide
Painting Futures (Scouts) is funded by the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.
