SkillUp SA Port Pirie

Port Pirie ACE Program Empowers Local Learners with Retail Skills for Real-World Success

SkillUp SA, in partnership with HITsa Training & Employment, is thrilled to share the success story of the recent Adult Community Education (ACE) program in Port Pirie. This dynamic 12-week program integrated foundational literacy, language, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills with accredited SSDIS01014 Basic Skills for Retail training; preparing participants for rewarding pathways into further education and also the workforce.

With the invaluable support from HITsa, SkillUp SA crafted a program that enabled participants to gain hands-on retail skills and build the confidence needed for career growth. This practical, community-focused approach not only served to enhance employability but also laid the groundwork for participants to pursue further qualifications, such as SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail.

This successful collaboration underscores how well-designed training programs can meet South Australia’s diverse learning needs, with dedicated providers like HITsa and SkillUp SA working to equip individuals for meaningful employment. The Port Pirie program stands as a testament to the power of community-focused training solutions that produce real-world outcomes across regional South Australia.

Pictured below is Regional Development Australia’s Alan Z, addressing the particpants and sharing employment opportunities in the Yorke and Mid North Region.