Do you want to increase your employment and study opportunities?

Join the Welcoming Centre community to improve your language, digital and work skills in a fun and safe environment.

All classes are FREE and available to community members who:

  • live in South Australia
  • have a valid visa to work or study
  • are 17 or older and
  • are not enrolled in school

Classes held at the Welcoming Centre; 100 Drayton Street, Bowden

The Welcoming Centre is offering three Adult Community Education courses this semester:

  •    Kickstart Your Employment
  •    Language Skills for Work
  •    Computer Skills for Work and Study

This Adult Community Education opportunity is part of the Community Centres SA Community Learning Consortium.

For more information, see below, call (08) 8371 4622 or visit Community Centres SA

Download Community Learning Flyer Here

Kickstart Your Employment

An 8 week program to improve your skills for work and give you a head-start on securing employment.

Mondays – Register Here
Start Date: 2 May 2022
Mondays 10.30am – 2.30pm

Wednesdays – Register Here
Start Date: 4 May 2022
Wednesdays 10.30am – 2.30pm

About the Course:

Become job ready and learn the essential computer and communication skills you need to apply for work, and in the workplace. This course will help you to find and secure a job, as well as seek further training options, in a supportive and practical learning environment.

You’ll also learn how to confidently identify the skills you already have and match them to the requirements and expectations of certain roles, and build your communication skills for a professional environment.

The course topics include:

  • Exploring your career and study options
  • Identifying your current skills and knowledge gaps
  • Job search methods and the hidden job market
  • Assessing your suitability for specific roles
  • Tailoring cover letters and resumes
  • Interview preparation and practice
  • Goal setting, further training options and study
  • Employee responsibilities and rights
  • Work environments and employer expectations
  • Video conferencing, word processing and emailing
Download Kickstart Your Employment Flyer

Language Skills for Work

An 8 week program to improve your language skills for work and study.

Mondays – Register Here
Start Date: 2 May 2022
Mondays 10.30am – 2.30pm

Wednesdays – Register Here
Start Date: 4 May 2022
Wednesdays 10.30am – 2.30pm

About the Course:

Improving your English language skills can help to build your confidence for everyday life and prepare you for work and study. This practical course will help you to identify your employment goals and to read, write and speak effectively in an Australian work environment.

This course includes plenty of information and time to practice in class. You will feel more confident communicating with your boss and asking questions, and feel comfortable greeting people.

The course topics include:

  • Developing your English reading and writing skills
  • Pronunciation, sentence structure and tenses
  • Improving your spoken English skills
  • Identifying ‘professional’ versus ‘casual’ language
  • Effectively communicating your work history, current skills and employment goals
  • Identifying your skills for specific roles
  • Creating a professional resume
  • Preparing for work and study in an Australian context
  • How to fill in templates and forms
  • Sending professional emails
Download Language Skills Flyer

Computer Skills for Work and Study

An 8 week program to build the digital skills you need to confidently pursue and engage in work and study.

Mondays – Register Here
Start Date: 2 May 2022
Mondays 10.30am – 2.30pm

Wednesdays – Register Here
Start Date: 4 May 2022
Wednesdays 10.30am – 2.30pm

About the Course:

Workplaces and places of study require us to have a working knowledge of computer programs and internet-based technologies. This course will help you to build the digital skills you need to confidently pursue and engage in work and study.

This course includes practical, step-by-step activities and group discussions, and will guide you on how to use different computer and internet-based applications to perform various tasks. Laptops are provided for use in class, or you can bring your own.

The course topics include:

  • Word processing
  • Internet browsing
  • Emailing
  • Online storage via the cloud
  • Internet safety, confidentiality and online privacy
  • Video conferencing
  • Netiquette and communication in a professional context
  • Tailoring your resume and cover letter to specific roles
  • Job searching and creating an online job profile
Download Computer Skills Flyer

Meet the Trainers!

We can’t wait to welcome you to Community Learning courses for 2022!

About Community Learning

The Welcoming Centre is offering three Adult Community Education courses this semester:

  •    Kickstart Your Employment
  •    Language Skills for Work
  •    Computer Skills for Work and Study

Our Community Learning mentors and trainers are there to support you every step of the way. We treat you as an individual, we want you to feel confident and empowered, and ready to take the next steps in your learning journey or path to employment.

We will assess your reading and numeracy skills before you start to identify any supports you may need, and to be sure that this is the right course for you.

In these interactive and engaging 8-week courses, you will:

  • build your confidence, connections and networks
  • develop your skills to appropriately communicate your work history, current skills and employment goals
  • work with a range of experienced professionals and trainers
  • build an impressive resume
  • improve and practise your interview skills
  • build your understanding of employer expectations and the Australian workplace environment
  • improve your digital skills and literacy
  • successfully navigate different job search methods
  • and more!
Download Community Learning Flyer