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\/>\n<!-- Header End --><!-- Image + Text Block Start -->\n                              <h2>What are pre-employment courses?<\/h2>\n                                                        <p>Pre\u2011employment courses are short training programs that help participants prepare for the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>They focus on building essential workplace skills, understanding employer expectations, and gaining industry exposure before moving into employment, training or further study.<\/p>\n<p>Skillset works closely with local employers and industry partners to deliver courses that respond to genuine workforce needs in regional communities.<\/p>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/skillset\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Frame-1686555708-38.png\" alt=\"Section Image\" \/>\n<!-- Image + Text Block End --><!-- Image + Text Block Start -->\n                      <p>Pre-employment courses<\/p>\n                              <h2>Who are 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