Victoria is facing a critical skills crisis, with apprenticeship training contracts dropping from over 58,000 to less than 25,000 in just two years. The Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) is calling for urgent government action to fund what works, fix broken pathways, and future-proof the state’s workforce. The new Pre-Budget and Policy Paper released by AEN… Read more
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“Finchetts Plumbing, a proudly family-owned business operating in the Hamilton region since 1954, isrecognised throughout South-West Victoria for its strong community presence and distinctive orangebranding. The Finchetts “Orange” has become a familiar symbol across the region, reflecting thecompany’s long-standing commitment to quality and local engagement. Westvic Staffing Solutions has proudly partnered with Finchetts Plumbing for… Read more
“Since 1991, NECA Education and Careers has been the trusted training provider for the Victorian electrical industry. As a not-for-profit RTO (TOID 21098) owned by the National Electrical andCommunications Association, our purpose is to deliver nationally accredited training of the highest quality and equip apprentices with the skills, confidence and industry relevance needed for successful… Read more
“Nick took on the role as apprenticeship mentor for a highly ambitious project: to recruit apprentices whohave significant barriers to employment on to the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event CentreEarly Engagement Social Procurement (GEESP) program. Since then, Nick has mentored 43 apprentices from Victorian priority jobseeker cohorts people living with disabilities, First Nations’ candidates,women,… Read more
“The BMW NextTech Mentored Apprenticeship Program, delivered by NextGen Jobs in partnership with BMW Group Australia and Bendigo Kangan Institute, is a cutting-edge training initiative designed to equip the next generation of automotive technicians with future-focused skills. Launched in response to rapid technological advancements in the automotive sector—particularly in electrification, digitaldiagnostics, and automation—the program delivers… Read more
“Jodi’s career began with a Business Certificate traineeship in insurance through Apprenticeships Plus. Within three years, she became a joint office manager and, at 23, launched her own brokerage under Marsh, the world’s largest insurance broker. Over 19 years, she grew her business to serve 1,400 clients, including 80 in the GTO & Employment Service… Read more
“Kelly McCusker started her career in VET as the second ever employee at what is now NECA Education & Careers. Beginning with administrative duties she also worked in group training with placements and was Executive Assistant to the CEO. Kelly then joined the finance department, going from payroll to now working as Finance Coordinator. Kelly… Read more
“A field officer since 1989, Phil Seeber has worked with a range of vocations and trades from horticulture to mechanics, to electrical, where he works today as an Industry Careers Consultant with NECA Education & Careers. Whether through traineeships, apprenticeships, or quality management systems, Phil has always enjoyed working with young people, and working in… Read more
“Rose Charles is a Quality and Resource Development specialist in electrical trade and post-trade education who thrives on the constantly changing landscape of the VET sector. She is currently a QA/VET specialist at NECA Education & Careers. Early on in her career, which has spanned over three decades, she was a trainer and has had… Read more
“Michelle commenced with Murray Mallee Training Company on 19/06/1995 with the 6 month Job Skills Program in administration, undertaking all types of duties in that role, the Company was based at the Swan Hill Town Hall before moving to the current location. When this Program come to an end she was offered a full time position… Read more