Winslow is dedicated to creating opportunities for residents in the communities within which it operates, and continues to open the door for people wanting a career in the civil construction industry.
Working with our partner Prace - Adult Community Education, which conducts the Employability Skills: Civil Construction Labourer program, Winslow provides employment opportunities for people from all backgrounds living in communities that Winslow helps to create.
Last year, Sudanese refugee Felimon Asel enrolled in Prace’s Civil Construction Labourer course, codesigned with Winslow to develop employability skills for work in civil construction.
To improve his work options, Felimon also completed several English certificate courses at Prace.
His commitment was exceptional and his dedication to learning made him an outstanding role model for the class.
This was a turning point in Felimon’s life, bringing the opportunity for employment growth and fulfilment.
As a result, he was offered employment with Winslow as a traffic controller, where has since excelled.
So much so, Felimon was recently awarded the Master Builders Association of Victoria’s 2022 Victorian Learn Local Pre-Accredited Learner (Skills For work Award).
Felim on received his award at Learn Local Awards ceremony at Federation Square where Winslow, Prace and developer Mirvac were also a finalist in the Learn Local Partnership Award Category for creating the Construction Pre-employment training Program/Hub at Olivine Estate in Melbourne's north.
Felimon is a leader in his community and a strong advocate for education.
Being one of the first Sudanese people to arrive in Melbourne as a refugee, he helped many new arrivals set up life in Australia.
Dedicated to his family and community, Felimon encourages other Sudanese people to get involved in learning.
He reminds them of the importance of education as a means of obtaining stable employment to build a better life in Australia.