Why young people take risks & the best ways to stop them
1300apprentice WH&S Manager has passed on this great YouthSafe information. The most common risk-taking behaviours seen in the workplace are: Driving unsafely; Not using Personal…
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Trade spotlight – Mechanical engineer, Namatjira Skuthorpe
This month we are spotlighting Namatjira Skuthorpe who is a 2nd Year Mechanical Engineering apprentice hosted by Breseight Engineering Pty Ltd. Namatjira’s story is a…
Pre-apprenticeship success – Michael Buddee, Robert Guyer & Jesse Hewson
This month we are profiling some of our pre-apprentices that participated in the fitting and machining/fabrication pre-apprenticeship program which ran from March to May 2011.
Trade spotlight – Fitter machinist
At 1300apprentice we are constantly bombarded with applications for electrical, carpentry or plumbing apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships still a good deal
In relation to pay and status upon completion, Dr Karmel said “For young men, going down the apprenticeship pathway after completing Year 12 leads to the best predicted pay at age 25.”
Profile – Scott Hilder
Some of you may remember Scott Hilder who was a 1300apprentice 3rd year Encouragement Award winner last year.
Profile – Apprentice shopfitters, Antonio Scrive & Carmelo Pollincina
Shopfitters use plans and specifications to build and install shopfronts and retail store shelves, counters, exhibition stands, kitchens and bathrooms, office fixtures and partitions.
Trade spotlight – Aimee Lefevre
The buzz employers get with the achievements of their young apprentices and trainees is always inspiring. We thought we would share with you an email one of our host employers circulated nationally to their offices.
Trade spotlight – Horticulture (Landscaping)
This month we are spotlighting Horticulture (Landscaping) and our apprentice Scott Hilder along with his host company Co-Ordinated Landscapes.
Cabinet maker – Owen Shannessy
1300apprentice, Owen Shannessy has recently completed his apprenticeship and is now continuing his career with Becker Joinery as a tradesman and supervisor.
School based trainee – Alome Simpson
This month we are trade spotlighting Aloma Simpson from Narrandera High School who is a school-based trainee and part of ANZ’s Indigenous School-Based Traineeship Program.
Trade spotlight – Sheetmetal, Todd Philp
This month our spotlight is centred on Todd Philp, a 3rd year sheetmetal apprentice hosted with HRC Alliance Pty Ltd.