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Media Release: Palaszczuk Govt Invests in More Apprentices for Queensland

Queensland Government Coat of Arms

The Queensland Government recently released a media statement on Friday 18th January saying the Palaszczuk Government is committed to growing the number of apprentices across the state, to ensure Queensland has the skilled workers it needs for the future which is great news for apprentices and businesses alike throughout the state. Read the full statement […]

Become the ‘Meister’ of Your Own Destiny!

Become the ‘Meister’ of Your Own Destiny

Dual training is not a new concept. If you are the type of person who prefers to learn things by doing them, Germany has a fine-tuned vocational education and training system to ensure approximately half a million young Germans enter the workforce annually. The main characteristic of this dual system is cooperation between mainly small […]

Geared Up For The New Year – what’s new for apprentices and trainees

Geared Up For The New Year – what’s new for apprentices and trainees

Firstly Happy 2019! Trainees and apprentices are known for being keen to learn, wanting to translate their academic knowledge into practical application, and ultimately their goal is to complete their placement with a nationally recognised qualification. Apprentices and trainees can come from varying backgrounds – school leavers, people wanting to retrain for a different career […]

Don’t Regret Your Company Christmas Party

Don’t Regret Your Company Christmas Party

Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays to both employers and apprentices – This the season to be jolly and end the year with a company celebration. It must be remembered that this year end function is still a business event and what may be acceptable while letting your hair down with your friends, might be frowned upon by your […]

The Past is not the Future

Upskilling does not need a degree

Upskilling does not need a degree In the past few decades, it has become apparent that the number of school leavers has been encouraged to pursue a tertiary education rather than a trade. Previously Vocational Education and Training (VET) was considered the primary path to a long and fruitful profession. Today the blue-collar worker has […]

How did the term ‘Chippy’ come about in the carpentry trade?

How did the term ‘Chippy’ come about in the carpentry trade?

Brickies, sparkies, chippies. What’s in a name?  With wood as one mankind’s ancient building materials, carpenters have passed their skills down through generations and generations over the past 7000 years. The word ‘carpenter’ evolved from the Old French word ‘carpentier’ (later charpentier) which was derived from the Late Latin ‘carpentrius’ (maker of a carriage). How […]

How businesses employing apprentices are helping the nation avoid a skills shortage

How businesses employing apprentices are helping the nation avoid a skills shortage

Over the past decade, Australia has faced an ever-increasing shortage of skills across many industries and sectors. For 2017-18 the Australian Government Labour Market Analysis reported that over 95% of Technicians and Trade Worker occupations were experiencing a shortage in skills.    2017 saw a notable spike in job growth, and although there was no shortage […]

Set Yourself up to Earn Big Money with an Apprenticeship

Set Yourself up to Earn Big Money with an Apprenticeship

What Benefits can an Apprenticeship Bring? Apprenticeships offer a great opportunity to combine study and on the job training with the ability to earn an income. The possibility of growing this income only increases as you progress through your apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to earn the big bucks once you’re qualified. Embarking on an […]

Understanding your Apprentice’s Learning Style

Understanding your Apprentice's Learning Style

Why is it Important to Understand your Apprentices Learning Style? If you think there is only one way to learn, think again. There are eight main learning styles, grouping together common ways in which people learn. We all have preferences for learning styles and techniques, just as we take in and process information differently. Learning […]

Looking after Apprentices’ Mental Health

Looking after an Apprentice's Mental Health

All employers and host organisations want to get the best out of their apprentices and trainees, and in order to work to the best of their abilities an apprentice needs to be at their best, in body and mind. By creating a ‘mentally healthy’ workplace and looking after apprentice well-being, you are not only looking […]

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