An innovative program launching in Brisbane will enable high school students to work closely with local businesses to develop the skills they will need to succeed in the jobs of the future in local growth industries. The $5.1 million Australia Government funded Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) Australia pilot program will establish a site at AviationContinue 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 »
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 »
‘TAFE success rate growing’ – Your Local Independent, Port Macquarie
KICKSTART your life with a visit to your local TAFE. January 15-20 is Enrolment Week for TAFE NSW locations where future students will get the chance to find out all there is to know about their dream studies. “TAFE NSW is more important than ever because of the high quality VET training it is knownContinue Reading »
‘Bootcamp, but not as you know it’ – Medium, Online
How boot camps are giving young people a leg up to employment. By Amy-Lou Cowdroy-Ling. Bootcamp. I bet you’re thinking about scraping the sleep out of your eyes at a 6am fitness session. Nup, but this type of boot camp we’re talking about is definitely an eye opener. It’s not nasty tractor-tyre dragging stuff. HumiliationContinue Reading »
Trip of a lifetime for Melbourne Apprentice
2017 International Scholarship award winner Ellearn Savvidis embarked on a weeklong scholarship to the United States at the end of July, which included cultural immersion into another country, observation at the number one Mercedes-Benz dealership in the United States, along with memories that will last a lifetime! Ellearn is employed through Group Training Organisation (GTO)Continue Reading »
Victorian Trainee Nominated for Top Award
Employer: Costa Group Group Training Organisation: WPC Group Qualification: Certificate III Business and Certificate IV Business Nominated for: Trainee Of the Year – Victorian Training Awards 2017 Berttina has been nominated for Trainee of the Year in the Victorian Training Awards, 2017. Berttina has excelled in her studies and work, and has also contributed toContinue Reading »
‘Inspiring efforts rewarded’ – Dandenong Leader, Dandenong
AN INSPIRATIONAL young man has been recognised for his outstanding achievements in training, education and employment as a young person living with a disability. Mark Alvarez won the Samantha Sophia Ramsey Memorial Award, and a $2000 grant towards TAFE or RTO fees to advance his education and training. Mr Alvarez, 20, diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderContinue Reading »
‘Drive to Strive for Goals’ – Dandenong Journal, Online
By Casey Neill A Dandenong teen has won a national disability award. Mark Alvares accepted the Samantha Sophia Ramsey Memorial Award at the Dandenong Civic Centre on Friday 28 July. He received the $2000 prize to help with education and employment for his outstanding achievements as a young person with a disability. “It’s really good.Continue Reading »