? <\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019ve known Cody for well over 12 months now through footy and in that time, I\u2019ve offered Advice and shared personal experiences. It was clear that Cody was looking for a career change and to find something more secure. It was then that I suggested he sign up to the Wirrpanda Foundation\u2019s newest employment program, Bidi Waalitj.<\/p>\n
The employment program found Cody a position at H-E Parts in Forrestdale and since that placement I have been fortunate enough to continue to mentor him in a more formalized setting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Is mentoring limited to the probationary period of employment or is the support continued for as long as is needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cWe offer our mentoring\/post placement support for a minimum of 26 weeks but if longer is needed we continue it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Have you mentored other H-E Parts staff? <\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cJamie Bennell, our previous VTEC Employment Mentor, has worked more closely with the other guys at H-E\/COR. Since I\u2019ve moved into the Bidi Waalitj Employment Program I will now be working with all future placements there.\u201d<\/p>\n
What are Cody\u2019s strengths as an employee? <\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cI think Cody\u2019s strengths, not just as an employee but as a person is his enthusiastic personality and ability to connect and interact with people from all works of life and varied backgrounds. He\u2019s a cheeky young man but super reliable, committed and very driven. He\u2019s been a pleasure to work with and I want to continue to work with him so he\u2019s able to succeed in all aspects of his life.\u201d<\/p>\n
What support does the foundation offer Cody and other VTEC employees?<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cWe offer full, wraparound support to all of our employment programs\u2019 participants once placed into employment. We\u2019re there to help and guide them through anything they may be struggling, or need assistance with i.e. career goal setting, family grievances and commitments, financial planning etc.\u201d<\/p>\n
What is your favorite part of being a mentor?<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cBeing able to impart your knowledge and share your experiences as a way of supporting, and building confidence in, our Indigenous job seekers. Seeing someone grow both personally and professionally, as a result of your mentoring, to a point where they feel confident enough and motivated to embark on their own long-term career pathway is quite rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n
As Chance\u2019s visit to our Forrestdale branch coincided with NAIDOC week celebrations, we asked Cody Ninyette and colleague Brett Simpson to answer a few questions for us about how they celebrate NAIDOC day with their families.<\/p>\n
Cody <\/strong>Ninyette<\/strong><\/p>\nHow does your family celebrate NAIDOC week?<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cMy dad and I go hunting and sometimes we make stews for local primary schools. We attend local ceremonies and spend time with the family.\u201d<\/p>\n
What is the most valuable piece of advice you have received from your mentor Chance Bateman? <\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid or embarrassed to just give it a crack, put the work in and you\u2019ll get the rewards.\u201d<\/p>\n
Do you feel supported by the foundation? <\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cThey are always there to help and if I need any help or have any questions about anything, I feel I can ask them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brett Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\nHow does your family celebrate NAIDOC week? <\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cWe go to community NAIDOC celebrations with the family.\u201d<\/p>\n
What is the most valuable piece of advice you have received from your mentor Jamie Bennell? <\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cDon\u2019t give up and keep fighting and your dreams will come true if you do the hard yards.\u201d<\/p>\n
Do you feel supported by the foundation? <\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cYes, anytime I need help or advice I know I can give them a call.\u201d<\/p>\n
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