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Career Guidance & Support

Advance your
career

If you’re aged between 45 – 70, employed or recently unemployed (less than 9 months) and not receiving Australian Government employment assistance, we can help.

Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers

Overview

At different stages of our careers we all experience the need to update our skill set. For older Australians, this can be a challenge in terms of finding the right skills and advice.

The Skills Checkpoint program is designed to help you find a new way forward. Run as an initiative of the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, the program is designed to help eligible individuals, aged between 45 and 70 years, to access support and guidance in their career. This includes career assessment, one-on-one career guidance with an advisor, recommendations to further skills training to support you in a current role, a new role, or help to transition to a new career.

You may also be eligible to receive a 50% co-contribution towards a training course to support your career development (co-contribution amount up to the maximum  of $2,200).

Delivered across Australia by leading employment and training providers, VERTO and BUSY At Work, the program is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring that you can learn the skills to stay in the industry you’re in or find a new pathway, if required.

Are you looking for a new Opportunity?

Supporting
your career path

If you need new skills and help in finding the right direction in your current role, for a new role or for a whole new career path, our Skills Checkpoint program could be the perfect option for you!

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Do you employ Older Australians?

Skills Check
for Employers

We can build tailored training and support programs to help re-skill your workforce.

This includes a 50% Training Incentive for employees, reimbursement up to the maximum value of $2,200.

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A Government Funded Initiative

About Us

Skills Checkpoint for Older Australians is delivered across Australia by BUSY At Work and VERTO.

Testimonials

Testimonials

“I cannot thank you enough for your assistance with helping me get back on track to getting qualified for a job I know I will enjoy. I was very lost and felt overwhelmed and directionless when I came to see you, and you gave me focus and practical assistance for which I will be forever grateful.”
Jane Hollingshead
"I was lost and overwhelmed with where to start, but thanks to your support and guidance I am back on track. I am feeling confident to sell myself as a person worthy of a job, even at my age."
Lisa Rowe
"The process, explanation and recommendations provided accurately targeted my strengths and provided me with options I may not have realised for myself. The friendly and professional guidance offered also made this process clear and easy to follow".
Alistair Stoddart
"I have learnt more than you can imagine! Fabulous course - and thanks to my mentor for their expertise and guidance. By narrowing down my options the program really did provide me with an excellent option to move forward".
Amanda Phillis
"The Skills Checkpoint program gave me choice, ownership and empowerment to invest in my own future, in a way and time that best suited my needs whilst gaining two qualifications. It was invaluable to my self-esteem, confidence, future business needs and will translate into stronger knowledge, better services and more choice for my clients! Talk about a win – win…and yes – I am sharing it with colleagues, networks and in those random conversations where the most unexpected openings provide an opportunity to share the great things this program could do for others like me".
Jacene
"Since starting the program, I have completed my TAE upgrade, first aid courses, mandated notification etc., and will eventually pick up my Masters again later. I have now been employed with several groups in different areas. Things have really changed quickly - thank you!"
Richard Hunter
My mentor has been very generous with his support when I felt a bit overwhelmed with choice, and then facilitating the payment for my training program. The practical tips you provided helped to transform my resume and cover letter. I was stunned at the difference it made, getting a call the very next day after applying. I am enjoying my new role driving buses to assist indigenous and other clients getting to critical medical appointments".
Rod Schofield
"Thank you very much for your time and guidance... I appreciated the information you sent prior to the interview to help me prepare. The interview today exceeded my expectations. Your approach to allow me to explore my own thinking first so you could assist in guiding me in the best possible way forward was appreciated. You then provided practical guidance and advice in terms of suitable training. Your breadth of knowledge and experience is appreciated. I feel blessed that you are my Career Advisor. Your advice has been extremely valuable and I have left our meeting with a plan, a sense of direction and a feeling of hope!"
Lisa Hayes-Graham
“This programme has been an excellent opportunity for me to upskill in areas where digital disruption is changing my work and industry.”
Josiah Farelly
“Skills Checkpoint Program outcome for me was positive. I have had 4 different jobs all in different fields since completing my training.”
Craig Meldrum
“I used the recommended resume tips to prepare an application with a recruitment agency, and as a result I had a call saying it will proceed to the next step. Following the guidelines delivered success and I am now so much more confident as a result of this whole process. My consultant was terrific, very professional, and extremely knowledgeable in what she does, and she personalised the whole process to suit my situation”.
Paul Kelso
“The program has been a very positive experience for me given my advancing age and perceived bias towards employment of younger workers. It has helped clarify my work position and fortified me to continue participating in the economy for many more years to come”.
Donna Ellis
“Everything has been discussed with me with the upmost professional and informative way, I thank you for this, you have made it possible for me to move forward in my career with relative ease”.
Richard Mitchell
“Received the perfect help to further enhance my knowledge and training towards a new career. I am now working full time.”
Veronique de Carne
“I have already recommended about 6 of my friends and half of them are now studying.”
Eugene Betzel
“The Training received was excellent and enabled me to change careers, for which I am very grateful.”
Callum Maclean
“Staff at Skills Checkpoint were quick to respond to my application and helped me achieve my training goals. As a result, I now have additional qualifications to support me in my career. I am so very grateful and pleased to have this opportunity!”
Louise Allsopp
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