AS the rest of the city was celebrating Valentine's Day, staff from Skillset were out spreading the love as part of its SkillForce 500 campaign.
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The campaign helps increase employment and skills development opportunities across regional NSW, with the aim of the campaign to engage 500 people into employment, education and training by March 31, 2020.
As part of the campaign Skillset teams across Bathurst, Dubbo, Mudgee and Orange called in and spoke with businesses across the Central West, chatting about the importance of supporting local business and skills development.
The day kicked off with a BBQ at Bunnings Warehouse, where the crews met with tradespeople, before hitting the pavement later in the morning to chat with businesses across the city.
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Skillset's CEO, Craig Randazzo, said Skillset launched the campaign four years ago with a specific focus on the importance of providing skills and employment for young people.
It began with a target of 250 jobs in the first year, and since then has hit and exceeded all targets. He said Skillset loved a challenge, and this year decided to up the number to 500.
While the campaign comes to a close on March 31, he said Skillset's vision won't end there, encouraging businesses to partner with the organisation.
