Supporting diversity and inclusion MAX is trusted by employers across the state to help them cultivate diverse, inclusive and productive workplaces. Our consultants work direct with businesses, as well as other specialist partners to help them make the most of what the future workforce has to offer. In 2020, we worked with specialist program provider, Diversity Dimensions, to support Woolworths’ focus on workplace diversity and inclusion. This included helping Indigenous Australian customers into employment in South Australia. Among the services provided, we delivered intensive pre-employment training, and further in-store training, to mature-age candidates. Getting them ready for their new roles and putting them on the path to success. The support we provide to all our South Australian employer partners is about making sure that they have everything they need to not only attract strong, willing and able candidates, but to keep them in their business for the long-term.
Skills for Education and Employment The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is designed to prepare those who have trouble with English language, literacy or numeracy for work or further training. In South Australia, 415 people undertook SEE through MAX in 2020, with students participating in a combined total of 75,585 tuition hours. An increase of 17% on 2019. When face-to-face classes were cancelled due to COVID-19, our trainers continued to deliver the SEE program remotely using printed workbooks. The success of remote learning led to our team adapting the delivery model of SEE for the future. MAX students can now complete SEE training in a more flexible way, enjoying a combination of both remote and face-to-face learning opportunities.
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