Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician Caine Turner, describes in his own words, his defining 2019 experience in the US as a WPC Group / LSH Auto Australia Scholarship Recipient. My name is Caine Turner. I am currently an apprentice with Mercedes-Benz Melbourne Van Service Centre. I am completing my Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical TechnologyContinue Reading »
‘Don’t Hold Back Your Child’ – Southern Times Messenger, Adelaide
Parents must become more open-minded to vocational education or risk limiting their children’s career options. The training and career choices of young people are highly influenced by their parents with research revealing 85 per cent of boys and 74 per cent of girls feel pressured to study at university. The research, conducted by the NewContinue Reading »
‘Looking forward to future training’ – Tamworth City Times
With less than two months until HSC exams kick off, many students are starting to make important decisions about their future. “A general misconception among the public is that the only way to get a good paying job is to go to university, but that is not the case,” said a spokesperson from HVTC NorthContinue Reading »
New Recruits Awarded Citi Scholarships
Four bright sparks – young Australians who have overcome unemployment – have been awarded a $3,000 Citi Scholarship. The award recognises their success in taking part in a job-readiness program, the Citi New Recruits Program, and finding meaningful work – a traineeship or apprenticeship – to gain traction in new careers. With almost one inContinue Reading »
Top Teacher Recognised for Increasing STEM Engagement
Cecil Andrews College STEM Coordinator John Townley has won a $45,000 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award in recognition of his success in increasing student engagement in STEM. Presented by the Commonwealth Bank and education charity Schools Plus, the Awards are one of Australia’s most prestigious prizes for educators. A key achievement for Mr Townley has beenContinue Reading »
`Program helping develop NT kids’ – Darwin Sun
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 »
Natasha Gains First Job and Confidence
In March 2019, Business Trainee, Natasha Nicholson, stood up in front of her managers and colleagues at the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria (DHHS) and conducted a presentation about how to use Outlook. Just three months earlier, Natasha was unemployed, battling social anxiety and lacking confidence. While she is still managing her anxiety,Continue 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 »
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