Free print forum offers employment incentives

A Printing Industry Employment Information Forum will be held in Sydney during February giving employers a first-hand opportunity to find out about the kinds of government assistance available to them.

Printing Industries, in conjunction with other major employer groups will host the function which will cover all government funding and incentive programs that employers can benefit from starting with apprentice and traineeship incentives through to assistance schemes for mature age workers.

Printing Industries general manager NSW, Robert Fuller, said the 14 February date was deliberately chosen to coincide with the staff planning cycle of businesses.

"Many companies are revising their business plans and planning their recruitment strategies at this time of the year, so this provides the perfect opportunity to find out how government assistance may reduce their staff costs across a whole range of areas," he said.

The free forum will cover:
    •     Upskilling existing workers
    •     Apprenticeships and Traineeships
    •     Government incentives and funding
    •     The Australian Government's 'Career Advice Australia' Program.

"With skills shortage being such a hot topic and so much information around, it is sometimes hard to know where to start," Fuller said.

"This forum will give you a chance to get the latest information and ask questions on anything you want to know about government assistance for employers."

The free forum is sponsored by the Australian Government and is being held in conjunction with Career Advice Australia in partnership with the Communications ITAB (NSW).

It will be held on Thursday, 14 February 2008 at Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftsbury Road, Burwood from 8.30am - 11.30am.

RSVPs are essential and close on Thursday 7 February. They can be lodged by contacting Nouha at Printing Industries on 8789 7300 or via e-mail: nouha@printnet.com.au