Training for Work - Auckland Region

Details

MSD is seeking proposals to be submitted that are aimed at supporting clients to gain work and achieve sustainable employment.

The Service will be delivered to clients for all Work and Income service delivery sites in the Auckland Region and work with 1200 participants per annum.

Participant will be clients assessed as appropriate and referred by Work and Income.

Employment Placement and Support
This aim of Training for Work is to support clients into employment that results in an exit from benefit. Clients will receive expert industry and employment related training that is designed to bring participants’ skills up to the minimum entry level that industry requires with specific job opportunities in mind. Once employment is achieved both the client and employer will receive intensive post placement support for up to 365 days. During this time the Provider will support the needs of both the client and the employer, where appropriate, to create a sustainable employment environment.

The following outcomes will be achieved:
• 60% of participants will achieve a benefit exit as a result of employment and remain of benefit for a period of 8 weeks after the completion of their participation on the service.

Of those placed into employment:

• 60% will remain in employment and off benefit for 365 days

The Auckland Region will specifically target the following key industries:

• Building and Construction
• Warehousing and Logistics
• Contact Centres and Administration
• Hospitality and Retail
• Aged Care and Related