Graduates receive their certificates

Graduates from an adult language, literacy and numeracy program have received TAFE certificates from Member for Robertson, Mr Jim Lloyd.

Mr Lloyd presented around 30 graduates with a Certificate II in General Education for Adults at a ceremony on September 10.

The graduates came from programs run by Workwise at its offices at Ettalong and Gosford.

"Without adequate literacy and numeracy skills, it makes it difficult, if not impossible, to compete in the work place" Mr Lloyd said.

"Workwise programs give adults the opportunity to increase their skills and become confident in their search for employment."

The numeracy and literacy program is available for people who are receiving Centrelink benefits and who need extra help with developing their numeracy and literacy skills.

Most students undertake training for 12 to 15 hours a week for between eight and 10 months.

The classes have a maximum of eight people.

The Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training funds the program.

For further information, contact Centrelink and ask to be referred to the program.

Alternatively, contact the Ettalong office of Workwise on 4344 3040 and they will check your eligibility with Centrelink.

Press release, September 13 Jim Lloyd, Member for Robertson