Earlier today the Victorian Skills Commissioner – Mr Neil Coulson, toured the facilities at Patterson Cheney in Dandenong and presented certificates to 18 local apprentices all working in the automotive sector. Patterson Cheney has been in business for more than 100 years and employs over 600 people in Melbourne. Patterson Cheney currently have 16 apprentices… Read more
At this year’s Apprenticeships Luncheon, AEN acknowledged former Minister for Vocational Training and Skills the Hon. Steve Herbert with an AEN Lifetime Achievement award for his 30+ years of service to the education sector. During his time as a Government Minister, Steve Herbert significantly shaped and transformed Victoria’s training and International education system; implementing major… Read more
In the latter half of 2017, Kestrel committed experienced apprentice management resources to delivering a range of MIP projects advantageous to young adults across the region. Kestrel understood that many employers are accustomed to selecting the very best talent from a large pool of potential candidates; a process that unfortunately leaves many young adults in… Read more
ATEL worked with TAFE NSW Kingswood campus to develop a Multi-industry Project (MIP) in the hospitality industry. TAFE Kingswood had not previously conducted a multi-trade pre-apprenticeship program and typically designed pre-apprenticeship courses of 5 to 6 weeks. The TAFE team had concerns about keeping the MIP participants engage over 12 weeks and worked hard to… Read more
2018 will see TasBGAS running their very successful Multi-Industry Project (MIP) again. This project engages year 10 students from several schools across Tasmania. In 2017 19 of 20 participants completed the program over the school year – this level of completion is very exciting and testament to a well-planned and communicated project. David Fagan of… Read more
Skillset are gearing up to run MIP projects in 2018. During 2016 and 2017 Skillset have ran 9 MIP projects across Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee and Dubbo engaging 115 participants in skills across Building and Construction and Engineering and Automotive themes. Skillset have worked strategically in the community. They have built a strong and collaborative relationship… Read more
The TACC Multi Industry Pre-Apprentice project aims to provide participants with the opportunity to have a “hands on” trial of three different automotive industries during the course, mechanical, body repair and auto electrical. The training component is split into two 5-week sessions and one 4-week session with 1-week work placements scheduled between the training. Training… Read more
ATEP liaised with community groups such as the Brotherhood of St Lawrence to identify barriers to youth employment and invite applications. The project is developed to support the needs of unemployed youth in the area including limitations on public transport. The ATEP projects offer a range of support to assist with barriers to attending and… Read more
CVGT engaged Kangan Bendigo TAFE to develop a non-accredited multi-trade program in 2 different themes. It is intended the MIP projects will encourage more youth at school, their parents and local employers to consider the value in School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship pathways. The Building and Construction program will cover Carpentry, Painting & Decorating, Plumbing and Electrical. … Read more
Entry for this program was via application. All 80 applicants were interviewed and provided with feedback. The Trades which will be experienced in the program are, Carpentry, Electrical, Joinery, Bricklaying, Plastering, Glazing and Metal Fabrication. The delivery plan for this project does not have accredited trade training except for White Card and WHS Induction. Specific… Read more