{"id":63400,"date":"2025-04-30T16:43:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T16:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/63400\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T16:43:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T16:43:11","slug":"merger-between-job-centres-gforce-and-megt-to-take-effect-july-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/63400\/","title":{"rendered":"Merger between job centres gforce and MEGT to take effect July 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A merger between two prominent Geelong employment centres that has been more than six months in the making has finally been given the green light. <\/p>\n<p>From July 1, MEGT Australia and gforce employment + recruitment will be combined into one business after an agreement was reached by board members of both companies on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>The move, which was <a class=\"body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geelongadvertiser.com.au\/business\/geelong-business\/megt-australia-and-gforce-employment-discuss-possible-merger\/news-story\/dcb72a8290234afb113296c151e560ad\" title=\"www.geelongadvertiser.com.au\" data-tgev=\"event119\" data-tgev-container=\"bodylink\" data-tgev-order=\"dcb72a8290234afb113296c151e560ad\" data-tgev-label=\"business\" data-tgev-metric=\"ev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first discussed in October 2024<\/a>, was born out of a desire to consolidate support for clients, employers, and staff of the respective parties. <\/p>\n<p>There will be no job losses from the merger across MEGT\u2019s approximately 60 nationwide offices or gforce\u2019s nine service offices and five outreach locations. <\/p>\n<p>MEGT employs more than 650 people across Australia while gforce has 60 permanent staff \u2013 all based in Victoria. <\/p>\n<p>A spokeswoman from gforce said staff were eager for the change and had \u201cmuch to contribute\u201d moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited about the opportunities this brings,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cLike all businesses, we will be seeking efficiencies over time and that may come from operating as a larger group.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The companies also do not anticipate any office relocations as a result of the change. <\/p>\n<p>MEGT chair Peter Moore said the \u201cwonderful opportunity\u201d was too good to resist. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMEGT is committed to supporting regional and rural communities and recognises gforce\u2019s strong capabilities and significant position,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cJoining with gforce will enhance our ability to help even more people and more communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gforce chair Bill Mithen said the move would create a \u201cbright future\u201d for those looking for employment. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis builds on the incredible work of our people over decades and starts the next chapter,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, we look forward to serving our existing communities and supporting people across the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both organisations were established more than 40 years ago and have shared goals of serving the employment needs of their communities. <\/p>\n<p>Gforce is based in Geelong but also offers its services to people in Ballarat, southwest Victoria and Melbourne\u2019s western suburbs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A merger between two prominent Geelong employment centres that has been more than six months in the 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