A group of African Australians are finding their way back into the workforce thanks to an inclusion program
AFRICAN GRADUATES Source: SBS
A group of African Australians are finding their way back into the workforce thanks to an inclusion program. The program aims to give participants that all important foot in the door in the finance sector. African drumming not usually heard in Melbourne's banking and finance quarter. The drumming part of a graduation ceremony where African migrants and refugees were given a new start under an inclusion program that's seen a record number of participants graduate this year. Called the African Australian Inclusion Program, it involves a six-month corporate placement with one of Australia's biggest banks, with access to mentoring and in-depth training. And those graduating are hoping this program will give them the boost they need to get into Australia's highly competitive banking sector. The National Australia Bank's Mike Domann says those who have participated have boosted the bank's resources
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