This December thousands of migrants and students will celebrate their graduation
from two long standing English language, literacy, numeracy and workplace
skills programs.
Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews today congratulated
students at a TAFE Queensland graduation ceremony for the Adult Migrant English
Program (AMEP) and the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program.
“The Australian Government’s SEE program helps job seekers-including Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islanders, young people, and people with a disability find work
by overcoming language, literacy and numeracy barriers,”
Minister Andrews said.
“The AMEP is our largest English language program, helping migrants improve their language
skills and gain the confidence they need to participate meaningfully in
Australian society.
“Today and throughout December, we are celebrating their achievements which will put them
on a pathway to further study and employment. I wish them all the best in their
future endeavours.”
Minister Andrews said the opportunity to improve foundation skills can have a profound
effect on the way people view themselves and engage with their local community.
“These programs help people gain the essential skills required to settle in, find jobs
and look after their families while contributing to the broader Australian community,”
Minister Andrews said.
“The Turnbull Government provides more than $420 million annually for both programs.
We are reforming both programs so they will further strengthen pathways into additional
studies and employment and achieve better outcomes for students from 1 July
2017.”
Graduation ceremonies will be held around the country throughout December celebrating the
achievement of thousands of SEE and AMEP students.
For further information on AMEP visit www.education.gov.au/amep
For further information on SEE visit www.education.gov.au/skills-education-and-employment
