A job living on the water in the Navy isn't what one might initially think - Leading Steward Judy Davies of the Royal Australian Navy chats to SkillsOne about the how her work in Catering combines her passions of working with food and with people. Her job is bursting with variety, from silver service in catering, to being part of the flight deck team when a helicopter lands!
She explains why she loves her job and the opportunities it has given her to see the world, learn new skills and earn a great salary - which was the perfect option for Judy when she left school.
A Caring Career Skills shortages affect our lives in ways most people don't realise. Disability, aged care and childrens services are growing areas and this story reveals the rewarding nature of care-based careers.
More Than An Education The Fifteen Foundation sets up disadvantaged youth with an opportunity to turn their life around - not only giving them a trade for life, but an opportunity to work with some of the best Chefs in the world. Founded by Jamie Oliver in London, SkillsOne talks to Tobey Puttock, who established a Fifteen restaurant in Melbourne, the Training and Development Chef, Glenn Flood, and the Fifteen Apprentices.
Wigs for a Cause SkillsOne visits Sandra Cramb, from the Hairdressing faculty at Kingscliff TAFE. We learn about an innovative scheme in which students at Kingsliff TAFE can boost the self esteem of cancer patients, by providing them with a free wig-library.
