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WINNER Innovation & Excellence in Workforce Development - Logistics & Warehousing TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS INDUSTRY SKILLS COUNCIL 2015 Awards for Excellence South Western Sydney Institute of TAFE TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute (TAFE SWSi) is one of Australia’s largest training organisations and in 2013 was named both the State and National Training Provider of the Year at the NSW and Australian Training Awards. TAFE SWSi provides quality vocational education and training to one of the fastest growing and most dynamic multicultural communities in Australia. Some 50,000 students are enrolled each year across nine colleges in comprehensive education and training courses ranging from certificate courses to university degrees and industry specific programs. TAFE SWSi fosters relationships with the local community and works with industry partners to ensure students graduate with practical, job-ready skills. Workforce Development Initiative TAFE SWSi’s Transport and Logistics team has built a reputation for responding effectively to the needs of industry through innovative partnerships and quality education and training. These ongoing partnerships with leading, dynamic supply chain organisations such as DHL, Johnson & Johnson, DE Lorenzo and Sydney Water have demonstrated that SWSi’s programs are are aligned with rapidly changing and diverse industry needs. The investment in developing these partnerships with local employers and job agencies in the south western region of Sydney has paid off, demonstrated by high post-program employment rates and many students returning to build on their initial qualification to successfully achieve career advancement. SWSi is a public training organisation providing opportunities which often prove life changing for students who are drawn from one of the most ethnically diverse and disadvantaged regions in Australia. Outcomes include: • Students with disabilities referred for WH&S compliance training – after discussions with the employer SWSi delivered a broader program that resulted in higher productivity and lean operations. Employees were able to move into other more challenging job roles after training • Supporting career changers, and recently arrived immigrants to secure permanent employments as Team Leaders and Supervisors through completing qualifications • Strong focus on using industry guest speakers throughout programs • 70% of teaching staff work in leadership roles within the industry • Strong focus on pastoral care of student – including literacy support and Mick Young Scholarships.
