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Early school leaver Jazmin secures full time position in local Chemist with opportunity to gain qualification as Pharmacist Assistant.

Told he was too old to change careers, and that he should retire Lionel overcame the odds that were stacked against him and gained employment less than a week after completing his Certificate II in Transport and Logistics course with SRI Caboolture.

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Emily found part time work whilst completing her Certificate II in Business.

Lino Pulou, is one of the successful candidates that has secured employment at Michel's Patisserie after completing a Certificate 2 in Hospitality with Trainer Sam Samarasinghe.

Hospitality student Teray Young is the latest success story from SRI Caboolture after gaining employment at Mon Komo Hotel, a brand new venue that has recently opened on the Redcliffe Peninsula

Tarryn Grooby and Georgia Coutts completed their Certificate II in Hospitality in the beginning of 2011.

After completeing her work experience at Puccini’s Pizza Restaurant, Faiza snatched a job in a tight market.

Nakita wizzed through the Certificate II in Business and was very diligent in looking for work.

Two job offers in one week!!

Hayley McLeod turns part time job into 5 days per week – at Masters Good Improvements - Morayfield

Sam Warry completed work experience at the Caboolture Sports club and gained instant work due to his great attitude and recently learnt skills.

Natalie was extremely nervous and anxious about the course. She gained enormous amounts of confidence throughout the course and then we sent her resume to PN Insurance Brokers.

Shane impressed his work placement venue so much they hired him on the spot.

A letter from a past student.

The Applicant, Danielle Sweeney - The Trainer, Maria Murphy

"Since starting this course I have not only met new people but gained friendships. I have learnt more than what is outlined, such as life skills, talking in a group, learning that although I am a single mum, I can do it."

"Earlier this year I had a permanent, full-time job as a foreman in a medium-sized company, then out of nowhere I had a seizure and my whole world came crashing down around me."

"Going from a high school drop out to a full time studier I'd say Sarina Russo has worked wonders for me."

Our Certificate II Retail students are currently undertaking the Work Experience component of their 5 week course. During store visits, it is clear that each store manager is very impressed with the knowledge and skills demonstrated by our students.

Shani Callinan is a leaner who just completed Cert II in Retail on the 1/07/2011.

A student from SRI Mount Gravatt that graduated in 2010 with a Certificate II in Hospitality, came in to the office to update me on the outcome of his vocational placement.

An excerpt from a letter received (2 June 2011) from a former student that completed Certificate II in Business (SQW) Ipswich in Feb-March 2010 through Sarina Russo Institute Mt Gravatt.

From DV marriage single mum to confident student.

"Studying with the Sarina Russo Institute is the best decision I've made."

After completing his Certificate II in Hospitality Justin gained employment through his vocational placement employer.

SRI Mount Gravatt, Certificate II Retail students are currently undertaking the Work Experience component of their 5 week course.

Another wonderful student from Mt Gravatt successfully completed the Cert II Retail course in May of this year.

Brooke has successfully obtained a job with Harris Scafe which is opening up in Morayfield in 2 months.

Raymond has been successful in obtaining a position with Dimmy’s at Deception Bay.

Thank you to the staff of SRI.

Student Jaylene Malone expressed an interest in Visual Merchandising during her Cert II Retail Course.

The story that I am about to share with you is filled with both heartache and joy. It is the story of Aaron Paszek student from SRI Mt Gravatt.

Chantelle Hollenbach Teacher - She rocks!!

Chantelle Hollenbach - Fantastic Trainer!

Chantelle Hollenbach - Fantastic Trainer!

“I was unemployed for more than a year, struggling to support a family of four, and feeling depression about not finding work - then Sarina Russo Institute came to my rescue!”

Daina had a lot of personal challenges throughout the course. She almost didn’t finish her Certificate II in Business.

I was served by two former students at Target Brookside last week...

Toscani's cannot say enough of how happy they are to have two of our Certificate II in Hospitality students as part of their team at their Garden City Restaurant.

Katelyn is a young indigenous woman who has soared ahead in her traineeship.

FEDERAL budgets leave me cold – I have next to zero interest in reading the treasurer’s 1100-page opus. That said, there are plenty of inclusions in the 2011 Federal Budget that will impact on jobseekers.

Queensland recruiters believe moves in the Federal Budget could help break the cycle of long-term unemployment, writes Michael Lund (The Courier-Mail)

There are several reasons why older workers decide to change careers, and for former chef Stuart Lawson, 46, the reason was to improve his lifestyle.

Recruitment agencies are noticing it is people with certificates and other qualifications who are the first in line to land a job.

Former childcare worker, Jenny Gainford upgraded her skills to make a career leap into an office environment. Jenny said without training my chances of getting an office job were nil because I lacked experience and the competition for each and every admin job is so fierce.

Regina Hunt successfully completed a Certificate II in Retail at Caboolture in February 2011 after a 6 month long stint of unemployment. We are glad to report that Regina is now happily employed in the Fortitude Valley for the Taxation Examiner.

Debbie finds great full-time employment coming out of a Certificate III in Hospitality.

Hospitality certificate II graduate student Donna Senior exceeds all expectations to gain employment with a local landmark employer.

Successful placements for work experience and fantastic employer feedback.

Successful placement within the first week of the course.

Kate has successfully completed the Certificate II in Business through Sarina Russo Institute on the Gold Coast, and is excited to bring us news of her success.

“Just wanted to thank everyone at Sarina Russo at Biggera Waters for all their help (especially Maria Murphy, Sonia and Kent!), I went for an interview on Saturday morning at Gold Coast Party Hire and I got the job!!”

Cost of living pressures are forcing many local parents like Jennifer Whyte to return to work earlier than they’d like according to Samantha Blake, Assistant Manager, Sarina Russo Job Access Greensborough.

Cost of living pressures are forcing many local parents like Jennifer Whyte to return to work earlier than they’d like according to Samantha Blake, Assistant Manager, Sarina Russo Job Access Greensborough.

AN EMPLOYMENT gap is developing between in-demand trades and other jobs that has the State Government urging young people into occupations once considered dirty, hard and dangerous.

From Sarina Russo – often-sacked legal secretary – to Sarina Russo of eponymous Sarina Russo Group –an international organisation employing upwards of 1000 – Russo is, and has been for the last 30 years, one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs. On her way to the top, she’s rubbed shoulders with the likes of Bill Clinton and made quite the mark in the recruitment game.

TRAINING and working in a real job, for a real boss, with a real wage are common benefits of both apprenticeships and traineeships, according to Sarina Russo Apprenticeship Services general manager Steve Wyborn.

Losing your job can be a devastating personal experience but it is how you react that will make all the difference according to Sarina Russo, Managing Director of Sarina Russo Job Access.

With most jobs vacancies never seeing the light of day, dream jobs are hard to come by. That's why employment experts believe networking is the key to success.

A GROUP of Valley street kids has decided to draw a line under the trauma and tragedy they've experienced and put their days of heroin, speed, alcohol, stealing and violence behind them.

GREG Frost quit his job as a brickie just as the global financial crisis was starting to hit the Australian job market where it hurt.

parcel of getting a job, it seems.

The industry includes everything from hotel accommodation services to pubs, taverns and bars, with these alone generating around $15 billion in revenue in 2010, according to figures from business analysts IBISWorld.

Natasha had a lot of personal challenges throughout the course.

"IF you've got the skills - you'll get that job." That is the motto of Sarina Russo's new training arm, Sarina Russo Institute - Skills for Industry. The institute determines skills required by local business and then develops relevant jobs based courses, says CEO John Slater.

THE jobs market today is a competitive one. More and more people are applying for each and every job that becomes available.

If you have the skills, you will get that job. That is the motto of Sarina Russo's new training arm, Sarina Russo Institute - Skills for Industry.

The unemployment rate has now peaked and Reserve Bank indicators point to solid employment growth in the coming quarters according to Kevin Ayre, CEO, Sarina Russo Job Access.

ERIN Watson wears a smart new uniform, has plenty of new skills and a great job in the hospitality industry.