Ready for Work Program

What you’ll learn

Develop practical job search, workplace and everyday skills, including:

• Creating a résumé that highlights your strengths and experience.

• Writing cover letters and tailoring applications to different jobs.

• Finding vacancies and understanding what employers are looking for.

• Using digital tools and AI to support your job search while keeping applications accurate and personal.

• Preparing for interviews and practising your responses.

• Building confidence in communication, teamwork and customer service.

• Understanding workplace expectations, professional behaviour and social media.

• Managing wellbeing, building resilience and knowing when to ask for support.

• Developing budgeting and money management skills.

Depending on your interests and needs, elective activities may include computer skills, cooking and nutrition, or an introduction to starting a small business.

How the program works

The program runs for six weeks, two days per week, combining classroom learning with practical experiences.

One day each week focuses on workshops and personalised support. You’ll work on your résumé, practise workplace skills, explore your goals and receive help with job applications.

The second day focuses on practical experiences. These may include work experience at Twin Rivers outlets, local workplace visits, excursions, or job and career expos. Activities help you explore different industries, meet people and become more comfortable in workplace settings.

Twin Rivers transport will be used for organised group excursions within Logan.

Where could this program take you?

Ready for Work helps you explore employment options that suit your strengths, interests and circumstances.

You may work towards entry-level opportunities in retail, customer service, hospitality, administration or other industries. Our team will help you understand job requirements and identify whether employment, further training or another support service is the right next step.

By the end of the program, you’ll have an updated résumé, a personalised job search plan and practical experience to draw on when speaking with employers.

Who can apply?

Ready for Work is delivered through the Community Work Skills program, part of the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

It supports unemployed or underemployed Queenslanders who need additional assistance to build skills and move towards employment.

To be eligible, you generally need to:

• Be 15 years or older and no longer enrolled at school.

• Live in Queensland.

• Meet the program’s Australian residency or eligible visa requirements.

• Need additional support to find work, secure more stable employment or return to the workforce.

You may still be eligible if you already receive assistance from an employment services provider and need extra support.

Not sure whether you qualify? Contact our team to discuss your circumstances and check your eligibility.

Support along the way

You won’t be expected to work everything out on your own. Our team provides individual guidance, regular check-ins and practical assistance tailored to your goals and learning needs.

Support may include help with computers and online applications, preparation for workplace visits, interview practice and connections to services that can help address barriers to employment.

We’ll work with you to build confidence at a manageable pace and identify opportunities that suit your circumstances.

Support after the program

Support continues beyond the six-week course. During weeks 7–10, participants who are still looking for their next opportunity can access a weekly follow-up support day.

This may include individual job search assistance, help with applications, job matching and opportunities to attend employment events. We’ll review your progress and help you plan your next steps towards work or further training.

Ready to take the next step?

Register your interest or just come and sign up at Reception!