Massimo has a passion for cars, enjoys problem-solving and working with his hands. He chose a school-based automotive apprenticeship and hasn’t looked back. Massimo is deaf and wears Cochlear implants which allows him to hear and communicate. A workshop environment can be difficult because of background noises, but his trainers understand this and help him… Read more
After coming out of Year 11, Nathaniel was interested in the trades, especially anything to do with the outdoors. Landscaping was the solution that proved to be the best decision he has made so far on his schooling journey. The landscaping course has helped him build his confidence, which has been a struggle in the… Read more
When Sarah graduated from school, she was convinced that one day she would work as a physiotherapist, but soon came to realise that she wasn’t enjoying it as much as she originally thought. So, Sarah decided to try a trade, and within 2 days of completing work experience, she was enrolled in a course on… Read more
Madison chose this traineeship because it seemed to have more variety and hopefully could lead to a better future. Before undertaking the traineeship, she had limited options workwise and struggled to find work. Madison now feels confident about her job prospects. The impact of COVID and not being able to attend the workplace was a… Read more
As an apprentice plumber, Rodney’s first encounter with Barwon Water led him to realise that he wanted to work with them. When a traineeship arose at Barwon Water, he jumped at the opportunity. His quality of life has changed for the better because he has learnt new skills that will further his career in the… Read more
Bryce recently graduated as an Apprentice Fitter & Turner with his stream focusing on Fitting Machining. He chose an apprenticeship in engineering after realising in high school that general study was not the right fit for him. His apprenticeship has taught him to be proactive and his self-confidence has grown over time. When Bryce started… Read more
Past experience in house painting was something Demita found enjoyable so when she saw a job ad for a spray-painting apprenticeship, it seemed like the right fit. Becoming an apprentice at 29 years of age is one of the best things that Demita has ever done! In the workplace, Demita became aware of the… Read more
John decided to follow his passion for working outdoors, after a long career in retail. He wanted to achieve a higher level of education, as well as being able to study and work simultaneously. As a mature-age apprentice with previous workplace and customer service experience, John brought leadership and conflict resolution skills to his apprenticeship…. Read more
Katharine loves the environment and working outdoors, so she decided on a traineeship in arboriculture. She was the first female trainee hired in her place of work, Maroondah City Council. Katharine has been able to overcome experiences with members of the public, who, at times, view her as being incompetent because she is a woman…. Read more
Jack has wanted to become a builder his whole life and was determined to land an apprenticeship. Leaving school after Year 10, he found an apprenticeship in carpentry since he enjoyed woodwork in school. Unfortunately, Jack missed out on the opportunity to learn alongside a qualified builder as his employer was not readily available to… Read more