Vocational education graduates are far better at meeting skills shortages than their university counterparts. Statistics show VET graduates are hired at faster rates than those fresh out of uni, while long-term unemployment rates are lower for those with a diploma than a bachelor degree. “We know that Australia is looking at a large range ofContinue Reading »

Nowra apprentice Fearghus Von Prott, 20, working at Mercedes-Benz Sydney, was humbled by the decision of WPC Group to award him with a cultural and career development scholarship to tour Kentucky, United States in September. Fearghus’ interest in the automotive industry sparked when he was in Year 10 playing around with an old car. “ItContinue Reading »

As a 19-year-old high school graduate, Connor Noonan had no idea what career path to explore. “Apart from not wanting a desk job, I had no real idea about what I wanted to do. I was just applying for any job that would take me, and figured something would come up,” Connor says. At anContinue Reading »