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 »
Organisations work together to kick-start young people’s careers
With the shared mission to help young people in Australia gain employment, it’s no surprise that the relationship between SkillsPlus and Skilling Australia Foundation is delivering positive results for both of the not-for-profit organisations and the young people they support. After finishing school at the end of 2017, Micah Taylor was receiving youth allowance, soContinue Reading »
Superstar Engages Young Females in STEM
With the aim to encourage more females to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), Associate Professor Ronika Power shared her STEM experiences with McCarthy Catholic College students on September 17. Largely under-represented in STEM, women make up just 16% of the qualified Australians working in these fields. As a Lecturer in BioarchaeologyContinue Reading »
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