2017 Apprentice of the year winners

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It was a tough choice this year but after much deliberation, the winners are in… 1300apprentice’s CEO Jane Kennedy stated that “this year many of our nominees had achieved outstanding success in the off-the-job training and more than usual had undertaken extra studies to secure t

2016 Apprentice of the year winners

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It was a tough choice this year but after much deliberation, the winners are in… 1300apprentice’s CEO Jane Kennedy stated that “each year we continue to see apprentices and trainees achieve outstanding results and gain incredible skills.  Each year the judging is becoming mo

2015 Apprentice of the year winners

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We are proud to announce our well-deserving winners for this year. We would like to thank all apprentices, trainees, host employers and field officers for their hard work and effort in submitting the nominations and patiently waiting for the results. AND the winners are…   Winner –

Frequently asked questions

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Do I need previous experience in the specific trade prior to applying?(Eg: office experience prior to applying for a business traineeship) Not necessarily but having some work experience on your resume will definitely help. We understand that this might be your first job so there are other things w

New services from 1300apprentice

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1300apprentice are primarily a Group Training Organisation, that partner with businesses and individuals for the duration of the training term through the group training model

Recruitment initiatives

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Leading into our quieter times of the year for recruiting, our recruitment team is starting to prepare for the new yaer apprentice & trainee intake.

Social media policy reminder

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Social Media has been a hot topic over the past 5 years and has grown to become a part of every day life for many.

So you want to be an apprentice?

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For someone just out of school, making a career decision is hard these days. Knowing what you want to do for the rest of your life is daunting but hopefully this blog will make it easier for you.

2012 NSW training awards

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Nominations for the 2012 NSW Training awards closed 30 March 2012. The NSW Training Awards recognise the achievements of students, trainers and employers in the NSW vocational education and training sector. This year 1300apprentice are proud to announce that we have nominated Namatjira Skuthorpe fo

Manufacturing success

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Despite the negativity around the future of Australian manufacturing at present, there are still businesses and young people coming through the apprenticeship program that are looking to keep Australian manufacturing alive.

Trade spotlight – Aimee Lefevre

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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.

Slip, slop, slap

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The bad news: Every year more than 10,000 Australians are treated for melanoma and 1250 of these people die. Outdoor workers have a higher chance of being one of these statistics.