PRESS RELEASE: Mount Isa Security Careers (Training to Recruitment Pathway) Program proves a success for MSS Security and Asset College
In March, MSS Security and Asset College partnered to launch their “Isa Security Careers (Training to Recruitment Pathway) Program” increasing employment outcomes for Indigenous and non-indigenous residents of Mount Isa.
The program was a huge success with over 80% participants gaining employment directly through the program with MSS. And two promising indigenous candidates being picked up for the STEP leadership program in the same co-hort.
The Isa Security Careers Program was developed in collaboration with Asset College – a long standing partner, to encourage local security talent and support MSS Security in the recruitment of suitable security personnel to meet the growing needs of their client base across regional areas of Australia.
Within the Central Queensland area alone the MSS Group of Companies employs more than 330 Security Officers, Emergency Services Officers and multi-disciplinary Health Professionals (Paramedics/RNs) to support client operations across the Bowen Basin and Central Queensland area hence the need for this program.
Mike Addicott (GM – Sales and Client Services at Asset College) Said “Our close relationship with MSS Security combined with our overall knowledge and understanding of the Sector, Employer Service providers and government bodies allowed us to immediately grasp the specific needs of MSS Security and engage all parties to deliver an awesome outcome.”
Mike and the team at Asset College assisted MSS Security to fast track the program, screening and training and recruiting suitable individuals to meet the exacting requirements in Mt Isa within a relatively tight timeframe.
“Asset College are as much a strategic recruitment partner as they are a valued training partner. They take time to understand our specific candidate requirements and are flexible and proactive in supporting great outcomes, regularly meeting our exacting needs” Said Lisa Blackburn – Operations Manager at MSS Security.
Asset College worked alongside MSS Security’s national recruitment partner Max Employment, whilst also directly engaging the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DATSIP) and NEATO Employment Services locally. ASSET were proactive in facilitating local awareness of the program, assisting with the identification and progression of suitable candidates prior to training and subsequently supporting graduates’ transition to real employment with MSS Security.
In addition to the overwhelming success rate of the program (currently sitting at over 80%), MSS Security recruited two indigenous participants who’ve been invited to join the STEPS Supervisor Program (Supported Training and Experience Pathways for Success). Delivered over 18 months and designed to facilitate leadership training for career progression, the program includes a certificate IV in Leadership and management and prepares employees for management in MSS Security.
Given the success of these programs, the team at Asset College look forward to continuing to engage with MSS Security to help promote and create employment opportunities via targeted security training within Mount Isa and other key areas across capital cities and regional Queensland.
For further enquires please contact Mike Addicott at Asset College on 0419 907 889
