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A S P I R ETRAINEESHIP

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1.What is a CAP ASPIRE traineeship?

2.Why choose an ASPIRE traineeship?

3.What does an Aspire trainee receive?

4.What should I include in my résumé?

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5.What if I get an interview?

6.What happens at the end of my traineeship?

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are offering a 12 Month traineeship for 2015 Year 12

leavers. It’s designed for school leavers who’d like to have

a gap year with purpose, and who feel they are called to

ministry and would like to receive some formal training.

Our traineeship is for 12 months and means that you can develop skills

and gain a nationally recognised qualification – and get paid for it! For

2016, we are offering the following traineeships:

• Certificate III in Financial Services

• Certificate III in Customer Contact

• Certificate III in Business

• Certificate III in Business Administration

What is a CAP ASPIRE traineeship?

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Aspire to Reach Your Potential

You’ll have the chance to learn

from our experienced staff, while

developing your own skills and

strengths through formal training.

Aspire to a Stronger Relationship

with God

You will have the opportunity

each week to reflect, learn new

skills and grow in your Christian

faith, while developing an

understanding of God’s desire to

help those in need.

Aspire to Help those in Need

The work you do has a real and

transforming impact on the lives

of people in need. It’s faith in

action.

The Aspire Challenge

As part of the challenge of your

traineeship you will be

expected to fund raise $2,000

for CAP during the year. Help and

support is provided to help you

achieve this.

why choose an aspire traineeship?

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• Orientation training with your Manager

• One Aspire weekend retreat

• Application of skills on the job

• Support and feedback from your manager, coach and team

• Nationally recognized certificate

“i love being a trainee at cap. as well as gaining quali-fications for free i also get to work with an awesome team of people for a cause i’m passionate about. i’d defi-nitely recommend this to school leavers who have a heart for Australians in need.”

Maddie - 2015 trainee

what does an aspire trainee receive?

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The content and quality of your résumé will be assessed by CAP to

determine whether you will be interviewed. It is ESSENTIAL that you

provide us with the most recent copy of your résumé.

To register your interest simply email a copy of your résumé to

by Monday 30 November 2015.

Ensure your résumé:

• Has a simple cover page, that includes your name.

• Has a plain design and font that is easy to read

• Is no longer than two pages

• Has information that highlights your education, achievements and

experience

hr@capaust.org

what should i include in my résumé?

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If you are contacted for an

interview, you need to prepare

in advance.

1. Interview preparation

• List 5 questions you think

might be asked

• Prepare answers to these

questions and give examples

• Think of one or two questions

you would like to ask the inter-

view panel

Some examples of questions you

may be asked:

• Why do you want to be a CAP

Aspire Trainee

• Tell us about any work experi-

ence you have completed

• Have you worked in a team?

2. Bring your Portfolio

Your portfolio should be neatly

presented in a folder and may

include:

• A current resume

• School reports

• Any current certificates of

achievement

• Any qualifications (certificates

completed, first aid courses,

IT training)

• A written reference from your

pastor or church leader

3. Research CAP

• We’d love to know why you’d

like to work with us

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successful completion of your traineeship, you will have

gained a Certificate III in your chosen area as well as valuable

employment skills and experience.

Although there is no guarantee of continued employment, if a full-time

position becomes available while you are completing your traineeship,

you may be encouraged to apply.

Traineeships are a great way to gain qualifications while you work. You

are able to work and learn, meeting requirements towards a

qualification at the same time.

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hr@capaust.org

for more information or to register your interest, email:

by Monday 30 November, 2015

capaust.org

info@capaust.org

CAPAustralia

@CAPAustralia@CAPAustralia

@CAPAustralia

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