In 2008-2009, SkillsPlus trained 200 people from 47 different countries, including China, Sudan, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Sierra Leone, Russian Federation and India.
Police graduation
An invitation from the Victorian Police to attend the graduation of new recruits at the Glen Waverley academy in August was a highlight for AMEP students. The relationship between AMEP students and the police is an important one and this occasion was felt to be highly significant.
Encouragement from former student
A student from 2008 returned to talk to the class about her success in a Childcare course at Holmesglen TAFE . This has encouraged others students to pursue this area of study when they complete their hours.
Multicultural kitchen
In partnership with Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE ), SkillsPlus has recently funded our first Multicultural Community Kitchen where all students receive their Certificate II in Hospitality – Kitchen Operations. All students were from a multicultural background and more than half of them were graduates from our AMEP program.
Launching Afghan food business
As a result of meeting and learning together, three female participants from Afghanistan have gone on to form their own their own catering business. They are specialising, not surprisingly, in original Afghan cuisine and recently provided their catering services to 50 people at their local Uniting Church.