STEPS Certificate III in Business graduate, Daryl Tambling, has completed his course with the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program and secured a job with the Northern Territory Government and their Indigenous Employment Program.
Daryl, a young Indigenous man living on the outskirts of Darwin’s suburb of Palmerston, used to work in metal fabrication, where he was forced to withstand the harsh tropical heat while doing hard physical labour.
“It was tough work, and while I’m really glad I had that experience, I wanted to pursue something different and completely change my career,” Daryl said.
“I wanted to build a good future for myself and find a job that I was happy to show up to every day. I’ve always been interested in computers and drawn to the office environment, so I knew I had to upskill and get some practical experience to make it happen.”
Daryl heard about STEPS’ Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program, which supports participants in building their skills for the job market or further study.
He jumped at the chance to enrol in the program, where he improved his language, literacy and computer skills to prepare himself for an administrative role through a Certificate III in Business.
“I just felt that I would thrive in that kind of environment, particularly in a job with the Northern Territory Government,” he said.
“I wanted to take my experience as an Indigenous man living in Darwin and combine it with my interest in administrative job to make a real difference in my community.”
STEPS’ Palmerston Business Manager, Yvonne Coleman, says the staff and other participants couldn’t be prouder of Daryl and his new position in Government.
“Daryl was a joy to have in the program and seeing him flourish and thrive in an administrative job is so incredibly rewarding,” she said.
“It’s stories like Daryl’s that makes me truly love my job and the work we do at STEPS.”
Daryl is absolutely loving his new job, where he is learning more every day through on-the-job training and exciting experiences.
