Posts By: AEN

Ashley completed a school-based traineeship in community services work whilst attending Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College in 2015.  Ashley went about her training and work placement in a quiet, unassuming manner.  She always contributed in class and encouraged others at the Gordon TAFE.  She was hosted by Diversitat through Gforce, in their Multi-Cultural aged care… Read more

Originally from Maryborough Victoria, Greg moved to Geelong in 2013 looking for work in the furniture industry.  Having previously taken design and technology classes, and starting a furniture design course at university he realised he had a passion for fine timber work and hand crafted upholstery.   In 2013, Greg secured a position through Gforce with… Read more

On Tuesday Morning last week Hon. Steve Herbert, Minister for Training and Skills visited the Mercedes-Benz Melbourne The scholarships, presented by the Minister, were awarded through the Skilling Australia Foundation and made possible with the support of the Perpetual Foundation of the Kingston Sedgfield Charitable Trust. Two apprentices at Mercedes-Benz Melbourne headed off on their… Read more

On Thursday morning last week Minister Steve Herbert also toured the train manufacturer Alstom while in Ballarat. During the visit the Minister presented a number of certificates of appreciation including; Ballarat secondary college for establishing a school based engineering apprenticeship with BGT and Alstom 6 Alstom employees that provided mentoring support to BGT apprentices Congratulations… Read more

The AEN held its Mid-year State Conference on the 16th and 17th of June at the Mercure in Ballarat. With a turn-out representing the greater majority of members, a range of Government officials and industry experts, the event proved to be a great success. The event’s proceedings were kicked off by the Minister for Skills… Read more

Earlier today Senator, the Honourable Scott Ryan, Minister of Vocational Education and Skills announced $6.8 million in Commonwealth funding for a new multi-industry school based and pre-apprenticeship pilot project for the Apprenticeship Employment Network at the MEGT Ringwood Trade Skills Centre. The Apprenticeship Employment Network is the peak industry body representing not for profit group… Read more

The Apprenticeship Employment Network is proud to be a sponsor of the Victorian Employer Award for Apprentice Development at the 2016 Victorian Training Awards.  This event recognises entrants for their outstanding achievements and provides for an increased profile and networking opportunities. Nominations for the 2016 Victorian Training Awards opened at 9am on Monday 21 March… Read more

On Thursday this week the Minister for Training and Skills, Steve Herbert, officially opened nominations for the 2016 State Training Awards, which are now in their 62nd year. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Vocational Education and Training (VET) students, teachers, employers and training providers, and recognise collaboration and innovation in the training system…. Read more

Earlier today the Hon. Steve Herbert, Minister for Training and Skills attended the annual Apprenticeship luncheon with leading organisations from Victorian group training organisations, TAFE institutes and employment agencies. Group Training Association of Victoria (GTAV) chair Mr Dean Luciani officially launched the new brand – Apprenticeship Employment Network. “During the past 30 years our members… Read more