Career and Workforce Development Centre

In reply to the Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (15 February 2017).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy): I have been advised:

1. Staff from the registered training organisation delivered the ICT training and are skilled to deliver this training.

2. Four staff from Northern Futures attend when delivering career service appointments. Additionally, one DSD staff member works at the centre every Thursday. The centre is open Monday to Thursday.

3. The centre has 12 computers.

4. The computers are regularly updated in relation to security.

5. The centre opened just over two years ago in 2015 with computers that were surplus to government requirements and are still fit for purpose.

6. I am advised that Northern Futures are contracted to deliver career services. The workers at the centre are employees of Northern Futures.