Helping people gain skills for education, employment and entrepreneurship is the core of our purpose at MTC Future Ready. We will help you define your career goals, access no-cost education to help prepare you for employment or small business ownership and support you as you apply for jobs.
This Refugee Week, we’re proud to share the stories of some of our remarkable participants in celebration of the theme, A Million Stories. Their experiences reflect courage, resilience, and the many ways refugees enrich our communities. We celebrate their journeys and the valuable contributions they make every day.
Mamie, founder and Director of Royal Care Disability Services, came to MTC FutureReady Penrith, with a vision to grow her disability support business and create greater opportunities for people living with disability.
Keum joined the SEE Program at MTC FutureReady Blacktown to improve her English and build her confidence. Originally from South Korea, she brought a strong work ethic, a passion for helping others and a wealth of life experience.
Meet Matthew, Employer Advocate for Central Western Sydney and Fairfield area at MTC FutureReady. At 35 years old, Matt is passionate about helping people connect with meaningful employment opportunities. After finishing school, he studied Media and Communications, completing both a Bachelor’s degree and a Diploma within 24 months before gaining experience in the industry.
MTC FutureReady is aware of a third-party cyber security incident affecting Canvas, the learning management system used in the delivery of our training programs.
Meet Shamini, Area Manager for the Illawarra South Coast region at MTC FutureReady. With a global upbringing across Singapore, New Zealand and Australia, she brings a culturally rich perspective and the energy of someone who still feels 21 at heart.
Cody had recently moved to Sydney and was at Bondi Beach during the 14 December 2025 attacks. He came to MTC FutureReady seeking support.
Our Walanga Muru SEE Program Participants created a canvas titled Journeys and Pathways, representing their time with MTC. The artwork features handprints made by the Participants—right hands for the men and left for the women. What stood out to me was the deeper meaning behind it.
Amanda moved to Australia at a young age, arriving without speaking any English. Today, she is MTC FutureReady’s Regional Manager for Inclusive Employment Australia, based in Liverpool.