Successfully completing a Certificate III in Business through WPC Group, hosted at Kangan Institute, Broadmeadows, Zhney Gibson has used the skills she’s developed over the last 12 months to find her place within the workforce, with the Construction and Industrial department at Kangan Institute, Broadmeadows. Upon completion of her VCE, Zhney commenced a degree atContinue Reading »
Daphne O’Meara – My Citi New Recruits Journey
Employed by WPC Group and hosted to Mercedes-Benz Melbourne Airport, 2nd Year Light Vehicle Apprentice, Daphne O’Meara has come a long way since completing a Citi New Recruits program in June 2019. After spending an afternoon watching Formula 1 racing with her Brother-in-law, Daphne became hooked on motorsports and was determined to learn what goesContinue Reading »
Female Apprentice Mechanic Scoops Scholarship
A Luddenham teen who is an apprentice heavy vehicle technician, has scooped a $3,000 scholarship, thanks to the generosity of Citi staff. The scholarship recognises young people who have overcome challenges and taken opportunities to gain skills and knowledge to join the workforce. Megan Chetcuti, 19, is at the start of her second year ofContinue Reading »
‘Best of Both Worlds’ – Adelaide Advertiser
Dual education backgrounds are growing in popularity, writes Lauren Ahwan UNIVERSITY students increasingly are look ing to undertake voca tional qualifications as part of their degree to forge better employment outcomes. Many courses provide pathways from TAFE to university, allowing students guaranteed entry and to fast track bachelor degree study if they obtain a vocationalContinue Reading »
‘My Story’ – Caine Turner
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 »
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