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SUCCESS FOR SAINT MEAT
Shannon Anderson began learning the butchery trade at age 13
as an apprentice under the guidance of his father in the family
business. He then continued his apprenticeship at the Argentine
Meat Service in Semaphore, gaining a full Certificate III in
Butchering and Meat Retail at just 16 years of age. Passionate
about making his mark in the industry, by age 19, Shannon had
become owner and operator of Saint Meat at North Haven, and
in 2003 and 2004 Saint Meat was recognized with a Messenger
Small Business Award.
In 2013 Shannon relocated Saint Meat to a bigger and more
prominent location at North Haven Shopping Centre, and in
2014 he acquired a second store in Semaphore - at the exact
location where he had undertaken his apprenticeship.
Twenty two years after starting his career as a butcher, Shannon
now has a loyal customer base at both of his stores. Saint Meat
aims to provide a high quality of products that consistently
meet or exceed the expectations of customers, and a level of
service second to none. Shannon’s ability to manage the store,
ensure compliance around food handling, all the while with the
support of his staff team, has seen his business go from strength
to strength. He was even recognised at the National Best Ham
award in December 2017.
Shannon has employed several local young people, including
training three apprentices to their full qualification.And he also
knows the importance of being active in his local community,
coaching soccer teams in consecutive State and Premier leagues
and he also sponsors 16 community clubs through volunteering
his time and the donation of goods and services plus financial
support. He knows that being active in his local community is
good for business and for the health of the community.
Shannon has recently received support from Council’s Economic
Development team to apply for a Small Business Development
Fund Grant, and was successful in his application.The State
Government Grant will be used to purchase new machinery
and the employment of a further six staff, and the timing is great
given the increased population expected on the peninsula, with
the expansion projects occurring there.
If you need assistance with your business, give our Economic
Development Team a call on 8405 6600.
LOCAL JOBS FOR LOCALS
In July, PAE and the Department of Jobs and Small Business held a
‘Local Jobs for Local People’ event to enable young local people
looking for work to meet in a non-threatening environment with
local employers looking to take on new staff.
Local Jobs for Local People provided an opportunity for 27 young
people aged between 17 and 24 from PAE to meet with 12 local
businesses looking to take on staff in the immediate future.
Some of the young people remarked that it was great to get an
opportunity to speak with employers, and they felt empowered
to hold conversations with different potential bosses in a relaxed
breakfast setting.
PAE Enfield Youth Development Officer, Emily Charlton helped
to identify local businesses looking for employees and the
Department of Jobs and Small Business briefed them on support
programs that facilitate the trialling of young unemployed people
that could lead to ongoing employment.
These employers were equally happy to meet young people eager
to work, and some great feedback was received.
“Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of your great program!
I now have two individuals starting an internship next week,” said
Phil Donnelly, owner of Mayfair Bakery.
“Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this event. I
think it is a very effective way to meet young job seekers and
for them to be in a relaxed environment. I have already received
one resume and have put it forward to our managers for
consideration,” said Merrilyn Hawkes, Business Support Manager,
UrbanVirons Group.
“It was a really good morning and I think it was a great idea.
I have asked my team to call seven of the job seekers that we
spoke to and hopefully we can get them work,” said Sophie
Rowlands, Operations and Account Manager, Programmed
SkilledWorkforce.
Local Jobs for Local People is one part of PAE’s commitment to
increase the number of employers utilising employment programs
to hire young local people, and to empower young people to
pursue employment opportunities.
If you are a business looking to take on a young unemployed
person you can find out more about the Youth Jobs PaTH
program
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Shannon Anderson with employees, Mitch and Kay