About us
Empowering communities through innovative training and employment solutions
Indian Ocean Group Training Association
Indian Ocean Group Training Association (IOGTA) is a non-for-profit organisation that was established in 1995, with aims to provide access to vocational training and to administer apprenticeships and traineeships to the Indian Ocean Territories – Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Our Mission
Our mission is to excel by providing high-quality integrated training and employment services in a dynamic and innovative environment that inspires and develops the skills and knowledge of the people of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. We proactively collaborate with our community and stakeholders in the provision of our services, and we aim to develop and motivate our staff in a team environment to achieve the goals of our organization.
We aim to continue to be the Registered Training Organisation, Group Training Organisation and employment services provider for the Indian Ocean Group Territories. With integrity and respect, we strive for excellence in the innovative and professional delivery of services that enrich individuals, communities and the environment. We are your partner in employment and training.
Our Vision
Services
IOGTA provides a wide range of services to the communities of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands, including:
- Training services: IOGTA offers a range of accredited VET training and non-accredited training, from Providing First Aid to Chainsaw Maintenance. Check out our upcoming courses.
- Apprenticeship and traineeship services: IOGTA provides recruitment, employment, administration, support, and mentoring processes to ensure that apprentices/trainees and employers are satisfied, and to boost completion rates. Learn more about our apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities.
- Employment services: IOGTA offers a labour hire process for employees, as well as assistance for job seekers, including email distributions of upcoming employment opportunities, resume writing assistance, and interview preparation. Find out more about our employment services.
- Government services and incentives: IOGTA provides assistance with Centrelink services, including hosting a Centrelink Self-Service Kiosk and a Centrelink agent available by appointment to assist users within the community who may struggle with English, technology, or are elderly. Book an appointment and learn more about other services our agent can help with.
Management Committee
The IOGTA Management Committee comprises outstanding members with diverse backgrounds from both the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island communities, who have vast experience and knowledge in areas such as education, industry, local government and employment.
All members of the Management Committee are committed to ensuring that IOGTA’s services meet the needs of the community in a fair and equitable manner, while guaranteeing high-quality training and employment services. IOGTA is governed by a constitution, and our current board members have been serving on the committee for a substantial period of time, giving them an in-depth understanding of IOGTA’s values and mission as a business.