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AEN Newsletter - 10 October 2025
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Chairing Productive Meetings
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AI Unpacked 2.0: from Theory to Practice
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AGM & GTO Managers Meeting
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Apprentice Training Awards
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Tickets are open and are selling fast! The stage is set, and the spotlight is shining bright on Victoria’s apprentices, trainees, and Group Training Organisations. It’s time to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and remarkable achievements.
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These prestigious awards honour excellence in the group training sector and recognise the outstanding contributions of apprentices, trainees, GTO members, staff, and industry partners across Victoria. Join us in applauding the individuals and organisations shaping the future of our workforce.
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Members: Please ensure you login to the website to access the member rate.
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Apprenticeship Support Australia has launched a new free online course – Mastering Apprentice and Trainee Supervision.
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The course is self-paced and designed to help supervisors build their confidence in mentoring apprentices and trainees with a focus on leadership, communication, and creating safe, respectful workplaces.
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WorkSafe Victoria have listed their workshops and events scheduled to support safety Month between 1-31 October 2025.
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There is a wide range of events and “Tradie Breakfasts” across the state to support greater awareness of OH&S.
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Big Skills for Big Build Pre-Employment Program
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Box Hill Institute, in collaboration with Apprenticeship Employment Network and Lendlease, is delivering two pre-employment training programs designed to support jobseekers in exploring apprenticeship opportunities within the construction industry.
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These programs are offered free of charge to eligible jobseekers.
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- Program 1: Wednesday 5 November– Tuesday 25 November 2025 (, 25415-day duration)
- Program 2: Monday 9 February – Friday 27 February 2026
Location: City Campus 253 Flinders lane.
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- Work readiness preparation
- Occupational Health & Safety training (including White Card if required)
- Hands-on trade skills and tool use
- Site visits and exposure to real construction environments
- Direct connections to employers and Group Training Organisations (GTOs) offering apprenticeships
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For more information and expressions of interest contact Annabel Mounsey A.Mounsey@cae.edu.au or call (03) 8892 1717.
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The Victorian Government’s new initiative offering major discounts of up to $34,300 for large commercial and industrial businesses to install rooftop solar systems (30–200 kW) under the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program, announced earlier this week.
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The landmark scheme targets around 57,000 high-energy-use sites - factories, warehouses, food processors - responsible for nearly a third of Victoria’s energy consumption. Eligible businesses may also access battery rebates through the Commonwealth Cheaper Home Batteries Program (up to 100 kWh).
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A 200 kW solar system, which is capable of generating an average of 600 KWh per day can slash energy bills by $64,000–$68,000 annually, boosting business cash flow for jobs, growth and innovation, while cutting emissions and operating costs.
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New quarterly apprenticeship data from the NCVER shows the number of apprenticeship and traineeship contracts in-training in Australia declined by 7.9% in the year to 31 March 2025. The fall was mainly due to a continued reduction in commencements and an increase in trade completions.
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Apprenticeship contract commencements across trade occupations fell 1.8% from the March quarter 2024, in line with some softening in the general labour market despite continued employment demand in these occupations. In contrast, trade completions increased by 11.6% in the March quarter.
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Frontline Human Resources hosted its 2025 Apprentice Awards & Graduation on Friday, 3 October at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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The event welcomed approximately 150 attendees, including apprentices, host employers, training partners, sponsors, and special guests, all gathered to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of apprentices.
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Key Award winners include:
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Outstanding First Year Apprentice
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Outstanding Second Year Apprentice
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Outstanding Third Year Apprentice
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Congratulations to all the graduating apprentices, award finalists and winners.
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Cyber threats are a part of everyday life, but small, proactive steps can make a big difference in keeping your information safe.
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Cyber Security Awareness Month, led by the Australian Government, is a timely reminder to take action to protect your devices, accounts, and personal information online.
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This year’s theme, Building Our Cyber Safe Culture, encourages everyone to prioritise cyber security at work and at home.
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2025 Events
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There is no doubt that meetings play a pivotal role in the successful management of an organisation. But are your meetings as productive as they could be? Ineffective meetings can be a hidden expense and a source of frustration, whilst well-run meetings drive collaboration and productivity.
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This engaging session, led by award-winning facilitator Martin Probst, will provide insights into transforming unproductive meetings into efficient, creative sessions. It will assist you in establishing yourself as an expert in conducting meetings that are enjoyable, effective, and collaborative, delivering real outcomes.
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Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: Online via Zoom
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Join us for an engaging session it’s a hands-on workshop designed to bridge the gap between conceptual understanding and real-world application of AI tools. Participants will explore practical use cases with Copilot Web, Copilot for Work, and other AI-powered platforms, gaining direct experience in how these technologies can streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and support decision-making across operations
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Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Delivery: AEN Office (83 Hobsons Road, Kensington)
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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 1,390 participants have been supported to date, with 82% being male and 18% female.
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost employment are encouraged to register.
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Once registered, apprentices and trainees will be assisted 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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Head on over to GAN Australia and subscribe to the newsletter to be kept up to date with everything that’s happening with GAN Australia and the wider VET sector?
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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