Coles have updated the stores which will be supplying vacancies for the Armadale/Gosnells First Steps program AND we have changed our info session dates. Info sessions will now be held on the 29th and 30th of July. Please contact christine@innovativesolutions.net.au…
There are now 30 JOBS with Coles available via First Steps programs in WA, with a second program opening up in the North Perth region. First Australians who want to work for Coles in the North Perth or Gosnells/Armadale regions can…
First Steps is coming to Armadale WA! First Australians who want to work for Coles in the Armadale/Gosnells regions in WA can now apply for a position on upcoming First Steps program. We are recruiting NOW, so please apply soon so…
WELL DONE to the First Steppers from our Mango Hill Queensland program, who have achieved an impressive 89% retention rate in employment over a 6 month period. These guys have survived the craziness of Christmas and Easter and have proven what great team…
On the First Steps program, our participants explore all of the things they want to have, do and be; we set goals and start to imagine a different life. Many of our First Steppers want to get their license and…
A business’ greatest asset is their team members who create loyal customers by going above and beyond. I love working with Coles because they enable and encourage their team members to do this. They also recognise the team members who get…
In our First Steps training, we talk about creating a WOW factor for customers. How can we over deliver in an unexpected way? Loyal customers are created when they get this sort of service, which could be a simple, thoughtful gesture.…
Here’s another great newspaper article from SA about one of the First Steps participants who recently graduated. Donald is a really impressive candidate with an immense amount of potential. Candidates like Donald make us look good and open doors for…
One thing we always talk about in our training is the impact our behaviour has on us and our community. We are either making a positive or negative contribution, and it is an unfair but true reality that Indigenous people’s…
Well done to our Townsville First Stepper Brooke who bought a new car today! What an amazing (and life changing) achievement. Even when you LOVE your job, you have days when you literally have to drag your butt into work. There…
Congrats to our Townsville First Stepper Shane who is now in training to be an Assistant Manager at Coles Express. He has worked really hard to achieve this and we couldn’t be prouder. What an amazing achievement from an amazing…
Last week, Coles gained another 18 awesome Indigenous team members via a First Steps program which Innovative Solutions facilitated in partnership with Coles and Training Prospects. 18 candidates trained, 18 candidates starting work! 18 new beginnings! “I absolutely loved…
Our programs open doors – we create opportunity for people. It is up to them to step through the door and keep moving forward. Hopefully we have given them some tools and support as well, but at the end of the…
Congratulations to the Elizabeth First Steppers who hosted a very successful Meet and Greet on Friday. They met their new managers and showed them how keen and capable they are. This South Australian First Steps program is being delivered by…
Applications are now closed for the NSW programs at Northern Beaches and Newcastle. Good luck to all of the applicants who have gained an interview. Did you miss out, but still want to work for Coles? Visit colescareers to apply.…
This weekend Peter and Christine from Innovative Solutions are heading to Elizabeth in SA to work with Training Prospects to deliver the 1st First Steps program for 2015. We have updated some of the training package over the Christmas break,…
Innovative Solutions Australia develop and facilitate employment programs. This visualisation resource is used as part of the Goal Setting module of our training course. We have shared the product so you can use it again and again, to help you…
Did you miss out, but still want to work for Coles? Visit coles careers to apply. If there are no vacancies active in your area, apply via the “Expressions of Interest”
TIPS for FIRST STEPPERS . . . get the edge on your competitors The recruitment process for a First Steps program is pretty full on, so I’ve made a list of hints to help out potential candidates. The thing I…
Well done Deb from Team Mandurah . . . already going full time and promoted!
In 2014 we had 91 Indigenous candidates commence on Innovative Solutions programs and we only had 2 people not complete. The other 89 people all gained jobs. That’s nearly a 98% success rate!
