Figures revealed by the Department of education, employment and workplace relations reveal Stirling has an unemployment rate of 10 per cent, well above the global rate of city of Greater Bendigo seven percent.
Bendigo Business Council Chief Executive Kevin de Vries said that the figure could improve if more focus was placed on rehabilitation and training for those outside the labour force.
"At first glance, nothing we can do to improve employment rates Stirling would be good for the community," he said.
"Stirling is traditionally higher unemployment, as well as places like Maryborough. The level of schooling and employment are particularly attached.
"Stirling and adjacent areas, such as California Gully Gully and Long have a greater number of people who do not complete school. Companies look for skilled workers. "
Mr. de Vries said that companies and job candidates had a role to play in turning around the region's unemployment statistics.
"Business certainly has a role to play in being more open.
"The candidates have a role to play to take advantage of the opportunities available to them. It is definitely possible to rotate around. "
Stirling Place our Director Reverend Tracey Wolsley said programs were available within the community to reinforce skills and job opportunities.
"This year I think I have trained 14 people in food handling and more 10 on food security," she said.
"We already paid 12 make a first aid certificate and others to do the training of occupational safety and health.
"We can help build your knowledge base, social interaction, all to help them when they are ready to enter the labour market.
"All this helps people become more employable".
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