An innovative program at Casuarina Senior College is equipping Darwin’s young people with skills they need to succeed in jobs of the future in local growth industries. The skills will hopefully keep them working and living in the Territory for longer. CSC’s Top End Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) is piloting an educational model that encouragesContinue Reading »
Citi New Recruits graduate gets down to business to achieve fashion dream
Citi New Recruits graduate, Adau Dut, has completed her WPC Group Business Traineeship – the first milestone on the journey to achieving her dream career. Moving from Sudan to Australia in 2004, Adau Dut completed her schooling, but never quite managed to secure a job. In 2018, Adau gained a full-time job as a WPCContinue Reading »
‘Job snobbery’ crisis takes over – Courier Mail
Employers struggle to attract candidates AS MANY as 5000 apprenticeships are sitting vacant across Australia, as the nation suffers “job snobbery”. Employers struggle to attract enough applicants and many young people do not turn up to job interviews. National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) national executive officer Dianne Dayhew said employers were desperate for apprentices, particularlyContinue Reading »
‘Does vocational training need a shot in the arm?’ – The Educator
The Educator – December 3, 2018: For students preparing to leave school and enter the workforce, launching into vocational training can often be first and foremost on their minds. However, in some countries, the status of vocational training is not as prominent as it should be. According to some, this can complicate efforts to provideContinue Reading »
‘STEM program provides pathway to defence industry’ – Defence Connect
Defence Connect – November 22, 2018: P-TECH’s educational program in Australia is proving a success, with students around the country afforded direct access to defence companies and helping them start their career in the industry. With Australia’s defence industry experiencing strong growth on the back of record levels of government investment in the nation’s defence capability, theContinue Reading »
Bootcamp eases transition from school to workforce
Having previously never been employed, Malwal Maguang credits the Citi New Recruits Bootcamp for helping him to make a smooth transition from school to the workforce. “The bootcamp was very influential and helpful for me to set up my future,” Malwal says. Just one week after graduating from St Albans Secondary College, 18-year-old MalwalContinue Reading »
‘College skilling students for growing tech industry’ – Bunyip Gawler
Bunyip Gawler – October 31, 2018: Digital technology moves fast and young people need to be mentally agile to keep up with employer demands, according to one of Adelaide’s leading trade and technical colleges. St Patrick’s Technical College Principal Danny Deptula said tech industry jobs now had multiple entry points for a huge range ofContinue Reading »
Parts Interpreter Apprentice on US scholarship
In recognition of her outstanding performance as a Parts Interpreter Apprentice at Mercedes-Benz Melbourne, 23-year-old Bianka Chiodo, is currently on a scholarship in the United States. Bianka’s trip involves a visit of observation at Fletcher Jones Motorcars – a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Newport Beach, California. The scholarship, which is funded by Skilling Australia Foundation, providesContinue Reading »
Citi New Recruits graduate goes international
Citi New Recruits graduate and outstanding apprentice Fearghus Von Prott has recently returned from a scholarship trip in the United States, where he undertook a visit of observation at a range of automotive dealerships and manufacturers. The scholarship, which is funded by Skilling Australia Foundation, has been awarded yearly since 2016 and is for outstanding WPCContinue Reading »
Mikaela gains insight into America’s automotive industry
From Brisbane to California, Light Vehicle Mechanical Apprentice Mikaela Lawrence is currently on a visit of observation at Fletcher Jones Motorcars – a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Newport Beach. The trip is funded by Skilling Australia Foundation, and is a chance for 23-year-old Mikaela to gain insight into how Mercedes-Benz operates internationally. Mikaela says her passionContinue Reading »
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