Provide local experience to an AMEP student with global skills

English for the Workplace (SLPET) Program offers newly arrived students:

• Improved English communication skills for the workplace
• Opportunities to match international qualifications and work experience to the local job market
• Increased understanding of Australian work culture and job-seeking skills
• Strengthened employer connections for future employment
• Work experience placements and job outcomes

We invite employers to get involved with the English for the Workplace program.

Employers - Partner with us

Offer a 2-week work placement 
Give a student a 2-week work placement experience at the workplace. This is an essential ‘first step’ towards entering the Australian workforce and an important opportunity to build their network.

Become a Volunteer Tutor 
Do you or your colleagues want to give back to the community? Become a Volunteer Tutor with the Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS).

The VTS provides you:

• free, self-access training to become a volunteer tutor - no qualifications and no prior experience needed!
• a match to a newly arrived student to whom you offer weekly 1-to-1 English tutoring (about 1-2 hours/week)
• ongoing support and free language resources 
• a great opportunity to get to know different cultures

Join one of our employment-focused forums 

We invite you to share your industry or workplace knowledge with our students and your potential employees as a guest at one of our regular employment-focused forums.

Partner with us and tap into new talent 

We partner with a wide range of organisations from local city councils to community groups and small businesses. Together, we offer students real-life opportunities and find positive solutions for sourcing and supporting new talent in Australia. Partner with us and join our extensive networks across industry and settlement community.