Franklin Employment Initiatives

Work and Income have determined a need for a dedicated service to the Franklin area.  This service is targeted to Clients registered with the Pukekohe and Waiuku Service Centres.  This is a 12 week programme which includes:

The Employment Coaching component may include, but is not limited to:

• Assessment to determine Client eligibility and suitability
• Provision of a comprehensive CV and covering letters
• Intensive mentoring, basic employment preparation (ie motivation, job search techniques, assertiveness)
• One on One Career advice.  This recognises the Client's strengths and identifies their interests, career aspirations, and how to make affective career choices to realise their preferred future
• Workshops to Clients that are applicable and relevant
• Develop and maintain confidence and motivation, with focus upon achieving employment and career goals
• Maintain a liaison role with Work and Income
• Enhance Clients ability to problem sole and self manage employment related issues in future unaided
• Recognition of skills, abilities and qualities gained through paid and unpaid employment
• Increased employabilitiy - understanding of the labour market and employer expectations
• Drivers Licence progression and achievement
• Career and Progression Plan

The Employment Placement component

• Practise of interview techniques and learn about different approaches and response to interviews
• Provide the tools for effective job searching
• Advice and assistance with budgeting
• Advice and assistance with travel
• Arranging Employment positions for Clients
• Support to progress within training or employment (ie pay increase, promotion, study at work)

Post Placement Support
Post Placement Support is delivered for a minimum of 31 days post employment start.