NORTH Link is a business network and regional development partnership representing Melbourne's northern region. Our aim is economic growth exceeding that of Melbourne and Australia.
Industry Skills Training and Employment Program (i-STEP)
In recognition of the ongoing need businesses have for skilled employees, NORTH Link is again offering the Industry Skills Training and Employment (i-STEP) Program in 2012.
Designed to deliver practical support and assistance in recruiting apprentices, trainees and other workers that small and medium sized businesses need across the northern Melbourne suburbs, the i-STEP program is overseen by expert and experienced employment adviser, Michael Iaccarino.
The i-STEP program is available to businesses experiencing a skill shortage who are willing to commit management time to the program.
What is i-STEP?
- i-STEP is a NORTH Link employment service which delivers practical recruitment support to small and medium sized enterprises across the northern suburbs
- i-STEP will make it easier for you to recruit the right people and increase productivity, profitability and innovation
- i-STEP uses industry experts to assist employers access suitable applicants, particularly for hard to fill vacancies.
What services will i-STEP provide?
One of the challenges of running a manufacturing business is attracting job seekers – apprentices, trainees and other workers – who have the attributes required to work in a team and actively contribute to your business growth.
At no cost to you, i-STEP will link you with job seekers and job service providers to improve the efficiency of the matching process to help you recruit the people you need to improve productivity.
Our expert employment adviser will:
- provide recommendations on recruitment
- secure a list of suitable job seekers
- offer you advice to reduce employment risk
- assist with all administrative requirements
- connect you with training providers
- provide you with follow up support as required
Who is eligible?
i-STEP is available to firms that are experiencing difficulty in recruiting suitable employees
More Information
For further information contact Mike Iaccarino on (03) 9479 5695 or m.iaccarino@latrobe.edu.au
