WCIG Goldmark College Shines at the 2012 NESA Practitioners Conference
15 May 2012 - April 23rd and 24th were two action-packed days for staff across WCIG. We were represented by seven of our staff from various sites at the 2012 NESA (National Employment Services Association) Practitioners Conference
At the Sebel Albert Park Hotel in Melbourne. WCIG’s Goldmark College was one of over 60 organisations represented and among hundreds of attendees and delegates. We were thrilled to be able to showcase WCIG Goldmark College and our ACCESS (Australian Apprenticeships Access Program)&n...
Sandy the Warhorse’s Plaque Installed at Maribyrnong Community Centre
24 Apr 2012 - Sandy finally has a proud patch where everyone can visit him.
On Wednesday April 4th at the Maribyrnong Community Centre, one very important feature was finally added to the grounds by the team of the WCIG National Green Jobs Corps (NGJC) program. Our NGJC supervisors, Carlos and Andrew, helped by three of our participants, set a commemorative plaque in...
A message from the CEO
17 Apr 2012 -
If the hive of activity we’ve got buzzing away at WCIG is any indication, the year is already well underway. For some, it is business as usual, but for those in regional areas, yet another round of battening down the hatches is unfortunately in order. Parallel to this, the latest economic news is that some states are...
2012 Cultural Diversity Week’s Harmony Feast at Maidstone Community Centre
30 Mar 2012 - The city of Maribyrnong has just bid farewell to another wonderful installment of Cultural Diversity Week.
The week ran from March 17th until March 25th, ended in very entertaining and tasty fashion with an array of activities and multicultural cuisines at the Harmony Feast at the Maidstone Community Centre (MCC).
The community centre has come a long way from the overgrown expanse of garden that it...Lentil as Anything Warms our February Community Organisations Meeting (COM)
9 Mar 2012 - For our February meeting, we were thrilled to again be in the homely surrounds of Lentil as Anything’s Footscray restaurant
We were treated to words from guest speakers, Majella Grainger from Urban Green Living and Learning Hub and our own Youth Connections representatives, Rowan Muir, and Chrisoula and Nicole Mavroudis – who each deal with different facets of youth services at WCIG.
It's Community Organisations Meeting time again!
14 Feb 2012 - With the Christmas period behind us, it's time for all the Community Organisations to come together to share the latest on their missions
The Community Organisations Meetings (COM) are a fantastic way of getting in amongst all the great work that so many groups are doing in the western region, for so many people. Colourful, inspiring stories of highlights, lowlights and everything in between from our guest speakers always m...
WCIG's Annual Board Scholarship Presentation & 25th Anniversary Celebration
19 Dec 2011 - There wasn't a frown in the room as WCIG blended their 25th anniversary milestone and presented scholarships to some driven and deserving clients.
On Monday the 14th of November at the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Clubhouse in Williamstown, the board of WCIG held a special event which encompassed two important features: WCIG’s illustrious 25th anniversary of operation, and also the presentation of an outstanding 13 Board Scholarships awarded to some remarkable ...
National Green Jobs Corp - End of Year Update
19 Dec 2011 - The participants are working hard and creating real results on sites at the Australia Light Foundation (ALF) and the Maidstone Community Centre (MCC).
WCIG is delighted to report all the wonderful work that’s happening at the two National Green Jobs Corps (NGJC) sites. Most importantly, we’d love more young people to become a part of this magnificently rewarding program.
We’ve come a long way since the rubble-filled expanse surrounding the ALF b...WCIG Business Recognition Awards
19 Dec 2011 - For 25 years WCIG has been in the business of creating partnerships for employment and in this time we have established links with a vast network of employers who play an integral role in working with us to realise our vision.
Each year our partner organisations assist us by providing employment and training opportunities to thousands of job seekers. In recognition of the valuable contribution that such organisations make to our continued success WCIG CEO Ron Miers presented the first of WCIG's Business Recognition Awards to seven outstanding bu...
A message from the CEO
19 Dec 2011 - As the year draws to a close it is encouraging to reflect on our many accomplishments and how far the organisation has evolved since its inception back in 1986.
2011 has been an extraordinary year for WCIG. It was with a great sense of excitement that we launched LoveLuvo in August and established the WCIG Social Enterprise Group. We celebrated our 25th Anniversary with a special stakeholder event with the presentation of the Annual Board Scholarships.
...Bunnings gets behind WCIG National Green Jobs Corp
29 Nov 2011 -
In a stellar continuation of outstanding support of WCIG, Bunnings Warehouse (Sunshine) recently donated some valuable equipment to WCIG’s targeted training initiative National Green Jobs Corp (NGJC). Rebecca Culpin from Bunnings organised the donation and co-ordinated the presentation. Consisting of an electric ceme...
WCIG Supports Hume Refugee Week
21 Jul 2011 -
WCIG was proud to have recently participated in the Hume Refugee Week Forum. Coordinated by Hume City Council, the annual forum is designed to raise the profile of the contribution that refugees make within the Hume community.
Attended by more than 100 residents and representatives from local community service...WCIG teams up with Wear For Success
21 Jul 2011 -
The importance of making a good first impression has never been truer than when going for a job interview. Feeling confidant and presenting well, as we know, can mean the difference between landing your dream job or more time spent unemployed. It may be stating the obvious, but for many long term unemployed finding suitabl...
A new era in Training Services; the launch of WCIG Goldmark College
14 Apr 2011 -
Since the announcement of WCIG’s partnership with Workforce Plus in early 2011 we have undergone a period of significant growth. As a result of this, WCIG is pleased to announce that its award-winning training services will now be delivered through WCIG Goldmark College. With three new offices in Moonee P...
National Green Jobs Corp get green light on new career prospects
10 Aug 2010 - National Green Jobs Corp News
For six long months participants in National Green Jobs Corp Program have been patiently restoring the previously derelict Newport Scouts Hall and on Friday 6 August at 10 am the group of twenty participants, all from Melbourne’s west, will graduate after successfully completing the program and returning the Scouts H...
