Cessnock Jobs Forum focuses on future success
On Tuesday 12th October, the Economic Development Team hosted their latest Cessnock City Jobs Forum online bringing together key players in employment, education, skills and training, and job active providers. Job Active Survey data was shared by Cessnock City Council’s Economic Development Officer, Alena Pople, highlighting the issues the industry is facing in filling available…
Council adopts plans for jobs and economic development
Cessnock City is pleased to announce it has adopted the Greater Cessnock Jobs Strategy 2036 and Economic Growth Agenda. On public exhibition throughout May, the Strategy and Agenda were supported unanimously at the July meeting of Council. The Strategy outlines economic development priorities and opportunities that will maximise the prosperity of the Cessnock Local Government…
Opening the gates of equal opportunity
Equal opportunity at Cessnock Toyota Stephanie Nella is one of a rare group of female mechanics in a heavily male dominated industry. Stephanie’s passion for cars started when she would help her father when he was conducting light service on his own car – inspiring young Stephanie to take that career path years later. Stephanie…
Local campuses offering short courses to bridge skills gap
Are you looking to retrain into a new career? Are you a displaced worker? Are you looking for a new work challenge or opportunity to give back to your industry? TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri and Cessnock campus are offering a range of short courses for eligible NSW residents. The opportunity inspires one to study and…