Parra News August 17 2021

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
LOCAL NEWS
Supporting local jobs
Federal Government boosts employment program across the country
NICOLA BARTON
The Federal Government has
appointed a new Employment
Facilitator to help connect employers
and job seekers with employment
and training opportunities in western
Sydney.
The appointment is one of 51 across the
country as part of the Federal Government’s
$276 million Local Jobs Program
and comes as lockdowns cause significant
job insecurity in affected regions including
Parramatta and Cumberland.
The Local Jobs Program aims to increase
the capacity of the workforces through
supporting training and upskilling opportunities.
Jamie Petschy has been appointed
for western Sydney and will provide an
on-the-ground presence locally, working
with local businesses, training providers
and job seekers to identify labour market
challenges in the region.
Mr Petschy is a western Sydney local and
brings extensive experience in skilling
and employment initiatives to the role.
Minister for Employment, Workforce,
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Senator for Western Sydney, Marise Payne.
Skills, Small and Family Business, Stuart
Robert, said the appointment is a key part
of the Federal Government’s Economic
Plan and works alongside financial
support available to businesses across
western Sydney.
“Western Sydney is facing a difficult time
right now, it is the powerhouse of Australia’s
national economy so this appointment
is particularly important,” he said.
“This appointment will put federal
resources into western Sydney and will
ensure as the community comes through
this difficult period there are dedicated
resources to help coordinate local job
creation efforts and help with a skills-led
economic recovery as we fight COVID-19.”
Assistant Minister for Youth and
Employment Services, Luke Howarth said
the appointment would help local young
job seekers who have faced disruption
over recent months.
“While it is vital we support businesses
and individuals today during this difficult
period, it is also important we help
connect, train and skill tomorrow’s workers,”
he said.
Liberal Senator for Western Sydney,
Senator Marise Payne, said the government
is focused on supporting western
Sydney as it fights COVID-19.
“The high level of investment that is
occurring in our region from government
and industry, centred around precincts in
Westmead, Parramatta, Badgerys Creek
and Penrith, will generate job opportunities
for decades to come,” she said.
“As we fight through this difficult period
it is important we get more locals to take
up training and jobs in construction,
advanced manufacturing, scientific and
technical services, including in aged and
disability care.”
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