Trade spotlight – Business trainee, Sarah Felettigh

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It’s always a good sign when a host employer believes in their trainee or apprentice so much that they wish to invest in their future. This trade spotlight shines on the trainee, Sarah Felettigh. Though traineeships span many job types, Sarah’s traineeship represents the classic adminis

Trade spotlight – Mechanical engineer, Namatjira Skuthorpe

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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 little bit different from our normal apprentice stories. He is a maturely aged apprentice who decided after working as a Manag

Refrigeration mechanic

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics commission and service refrigeration and air conditioning units for both domestic and commercial industries.

Profile – Scott Hilder

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Some of you may remember Scott Hilder who was a 1300apprentice 3rd year Encouragement Award winner last year.

Cabinet maker – Owen Shannessy

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1300apprentice, Owen Shannessy has recently completed his apprenticeship and is now continuing his career with Becker Joinery as a tradesman and supervisor.

School-based traineeships

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School-based trainees attend school four days a week and attend the workplace one day a week (or more often during school holidays).

Trade spotlight – Shopfitting, Luke Simmons

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This month we are spotlighting shopfitting and our first year apprentice (soon to roll into his 2nd year), Luke Simmons who is hosted by Intermain Commercial Interior & Joinery.

Skilling Australia

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The apprenticeship and traineeship system plays a crucial role in building Australia's skills base. Better skilled workers have better job prospects which makes the economy more productive.