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Employers receive up to $4000 in wage and training subsidies

Townsville, 24 June 2004 – In a determined bid to improve employment opportunities for job seekers, leading job network provider Jobfind Centres Townsville launched an Employer Assistance Program in 2003 to help relieve the pressure on local businesses from the cost of hiring and training new employees.

According to Townsville centre manager Carroll Benson , the Employer Assistance Program (EAP) which is available exclusive at Jobfind Centres, has already seen two local businesses including Australian Chemicals and Cash Converters gain valuable benefits and assistance from Jobfind.

“It's a win-win situation for both employers and job seekers because employers gain subsidies of up to $4,000 for hiring a job seeker from Jobfind, while job seekers gain appropriate training, care and experience from local businesses to help kick-start a new career.

“And while the EAP is designed to take away some of the cost burden of hiring a new staff member, it will also encourage businesses to hire more staff, which ultimately promotes a stronger local business economy”, says Carroll.

As part of the Federal Government's job network, Jobfind Centres is able to assist employers before and after they hire a job seeker from Jobfind Centres. The program can include assistance in the form of:

•  Staff training expenses

•  Wage assistance or subsidies

•  Tools, equipment, uniforms

•  Workplace modifications

•  Licences and tickets, qualifications

“ Jobfind is always looking for innovative ways to help employers save time and money when recruiting and training new staff, and the EAP is our latest initiative that aims to encourage businesses and job seekers in the community to work together”, says Carroll.

CASE STUDY 1

Local business Australian Chemicals use Jobfind Centres in Townsville on a regular basis for staffing requirements because of their proven capability to deliver outstanding services and quality job candidates.

“We use Jobfind Centres to meet our HR needs because the staff are always helpful and cooperative, and will always do their best to try and match applicants as closely as possible with our needs”, says director of Australian Chemicals, Yvonne Williams.

“Jobfind's EAP has also assisted financially by funding the cost of courses such as forklift and dangerous goods licences as well as providing subsidies for special uniforms such as safety footwear required by our industry.

“On top of that, Jobfind continues to follow-up to ensure we are happy with our new employee and everything is running smoothly at no cost. I would highly recommend their services to any business looking for employment assistance”, said Ms Williams.

CASE STUDY 2

Mr Phil Gould from Cash Converters has sought the help of Jobfind Centres at least three times to meet new staffing requirements.

“On each occasion I provided Jobfind with a candidate brief, Centre staff were able to came back with the perfect candidate to match my needs. Not only is service spot-on, but they're very pro-active so that only the best, job-ready candidates are offered and I spend less time worrying about interviews”, says Mr Gould.

“On top of the great service, the EAP provided $4,000 for each job seeker we hired from Jobfind and helped Cash Converters cover business costs. Jobfind's service has truly been invaluable”.

Contact information:
info@jobfindcentre.com.au