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AEN Newsletter - 28th June 2024
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks
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Guiding the Path Beyond Formal Education
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IR Introduction Network Meeting
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Decision Making with a Data Driven Mindset
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African Cultural Awareness Workshop
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Empowering others to Perform & Excel
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Field Officers Conference
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Apprentice Connect Australia
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From 1st July 2024, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is engaging Apprentice Connect Australia Providers to deliver focused help to better support apprentices and trainees and their employers from before the apprenticeship starts to its successful completion.
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In Victoria, six organisations will deliver either generalist and/or specialist services.
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All service types deliver the following services:
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- Promotion of Australian Apprenticeships in their contracted regions – Victoria.
- Completion Apprenticeship onboarding, administrative, monitoring and additional support functions including, but not limited to:
- Pre-Apprenticeship commencement assessments
- Employer support and assessments
- Coordinating and submitting Australian Apprenticeship contracts to the State Training Authority
- Linking Apprentices and employers into Australian Apprenticeship incentives, support payments and wage subsidies
- Delivering mentoring and coordinating wrap-around services for Australian Apprentices
- Identifying and coordinating employer supports including mentoring, capacity building and building knowledge of the Australian Apprenticeship program
- Technical and administrative support for Apprentices and Employers
- Maintaining engagement with Apprentices and employers throughout the apprenticeship
Please note these providers commence services from 1 July 2024.
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AEN is looking forward to working with the providers.
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The Apprentices and Trainees 2023 December quarter report shows there were 343,640 apprentices and trainees in-training at the end of the December 2023, an 32,980 (or 8.8%) decrease when compared with December 2022.
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This is a continuation of the decline seen immediately after the COVID era Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements (BAC) scheme was ceased for new commencements on 30 June 2022.
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As at 31 December 2023, the largest year on year decrease in in-training numbers was in Clerical and Administrative Workers, which decreased by 18,235 (or 44.5%).
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While the number of apprentices and trainees in-training has been declining since the BAC scheme ceased, the data indicate that commencements are returning to historical trends.
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Commencements in the December quarter 2023 (35,240) were consistent with the median number of commencing contracts across the last 8 December quarters from 2015 (35,230).
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Commencements in the December quarter 2023 were 2.4% higher than December quarter 2022.
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There were 17,010 commencements in trade occupations in the December quarter 2023, up 0.9% compared with December quarter 2022, and 18,225 commencements in non-trade occupations in the December quarter 2023, an increase of 3.9% compared to December quarter 2022.
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Apprentices and trainees 2023: December quarter provides a national picture of apprenticeship and traineeship activity, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory.
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To read the full report visit NCVER.
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R U OK?Day is Thursday 12 September 2024.
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It’s the National Day of Action when we all highlight the importance of meaningful R U OK?
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conversations and remind all Australians to start them any day of the year.
Join the virtual launch on 10 July to learn about the 2024 message and to find out how you can get involved.
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For more information and to register for the event visit R U OK Day?.
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Early-bird ticket sales for the 2024 Victorian Training Awards Gala are wrapping up soon.
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Don’t miss your chance to attend this prestigious event at a discounted rate.
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- There’s something for everyone: apprentices and trainees, connect with employers who can give your career a boost. Training providers and employers, celebrate your exceptional work and expand your brand and networks.
- 70 years of dreams: join in to celebrate 70 years of achievements in the Victorian VET sector. It’s a night of recognition, inspiration, and celebration that you won’t want to miss.
- Generous discounts: secure your early-bird tickets now and save. This offer ends soon, so act fast to take advantage of these fantastic savings.
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We look forward to seeing you on Friday 30 August at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for an evening to remember.
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The Garinga Djimbayang Grant Program
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Grants of between $300,000 - $1 million are available to support projects delivered through partnerships between Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) and TAFEs to embed Aboriginal traditional knowledge and practices in elements of the design and delivery of accredited agriculture training.
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The Grant Program aims to support First Nations peoples’ knowledge, engagement with and representation in agriculture.
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Apprentice Scholarship Now Open for Applications
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The Apprentice Employment Network & The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Australia is excited to provide 8 x $1000 scholarships through its The Edge Foundation Grants and Scholarships program again for 2024.
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The Edge Foundation honours the work of the late Judith Wright, poet, environmentalist and campaigner for Aboriginal Land Rights and recipient of the Australian National Living Treasure Award in 1998.
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This scholarship commits to recognise and promote the youth training and career work undertaken by Group Training Organisations and the Apprentice Employment Network in each state.
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This is open to current apprentices and trainees under the age of 21 employed by a Group Training Organisation that is an AEN member in that state. Apprentices or Trainees must be in employment as of 30th June 2024.
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The scholarship is to be used for career development. It can not be used to purchase items unrelated to their apprenticeship or traineeship.
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8 x $1000 scholarships are available. We intend to provide one scholarship per Australian state or territory. This means there is one for Victoria for our membership. Should there be no nominations from a state or territory, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awards reserves the right to reallocate the unused funds to another state to issue.
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Full details and additional information can be found on this page. The nomination form can be found at the bottom of this page.
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To make a nomination, the apprentice/trainee (or Field Officer should the individual have a barrier to present) must submit a 60-second video. In the video, they will need to cover the following:
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- Who are they, and where are they from?
- What is their apprenticeship or traineeship?
- What are their career ambitions?
- How will a $1000 scholarship help them achieve their career ambitions?
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The more information they share about themselves, the better the judges understand their story. They can provide a PDF file containing their resume and other supporting documentation with the nomination.
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Applications close Wednesday 31st July 2024.
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Held across the country from 7-14 July 2024, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.
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The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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First Nations communities, registered businesses, schools and local governments are all encouraged to apply for funding to run an activity or event that directly relates to the 2024 NAIDOC theme including:
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- arts based activities, including painting, dancing, crafts and storytelling;
- family fun days and community activities;
- cultural and Elders activities;
- NAIDOC themed sporting activities or competitions, or activities that actively promote Reconciliation.
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NAIDOC Week, which first began in 1975, provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks
The misuse of alcohol and drugs has a significant negative impact on Australian business. It is a work health and safety matter demanding attention of both workers and management.
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Date: Thursday 11th July 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Guiding the Path Beyond Formal Education
There is a profound truth behind our tendency to hold onto old problems instead of accepting and embracing new solutions. However, breaking free from this pattern is the key to unlocking progress in both our personal and professional life.
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This session is designed to explore how you can assist others to step outside their comfort zone sustainably to tap into their true potential and unlock new horizons. Take a deep dive into strategies that lead to empowering actions, so you can mentor and guide others to new heights that extend beyond formal education.
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Date: Tuesday 23rd July 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Decision Making with a Data Driven Mindset
As data continues to grow in importance for organisations across industries, data literacy one’s proficiency in the interpretation and communication of data and data-related activities has become an increasingly crucial skill, even for those who are not data analysts, data engineers, or data scientists.
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Date: Tuesday 6th August 2024
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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African Cultural Awareness Workshop
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Attendees will gain an in-depth grasp of the various belief systems, values, and customs of African Australians and other culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups.
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This seminar incorporates substantial insights from an esteemed African elder who has fostered connections between the African and Australian communities for more than two decades.
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Date: Thursday 15th August 2024
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Empowering Others to Perform & Excel
Great leaders inspire great teams. And great teams require a culture of employees being independent and motivated individuals, performing interdependently within their team and forming key collaborations for long-term success.
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Date: Wednesday 21st August 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Please login to the members area prior to purchasing tickets to access the members rate or to RSVP for a free event.
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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 1,241 participants have been supported to date.
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost their employment are encouraged to register.
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For assistance by one of our program officers until placed with a host employer through a Group Training Organisation (GTO), or directly with an employer.
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If you have an apprenticeship position you would like to fill, please contact the AEN Office so we can forward potential candidates that meet your criteria.
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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