On Monday 8 October, Holmesglen Institute hosted a group of international delegates at their Chadstone campus, where they were given a site tour of the apprenticeship training facilities and provided with a few presentations on pre-apprenticeships, group training and best practices in collaboration with industry. This tour is part of the larger World Federation of… Read more
AEN Response to Draft Labour Hire Licensing Regulations 2018
Earlier today the AEN submitted its response for comment on the Draft Labour Hire Licensing Regulations 2018: The Apprentice Employment Network (AEN) is the peak industry body representing Group Training Organisations (GTOs) across Victoria. AEN’s purpose is to support members and Government to achieve skilled and sustainable employment and training for the wider community. Within… Read more
2018 AEN Annual Awards – Nominations now open!
Nominations for the 2018 AEN Annual Awards have now opened. Each year AEN present a number of awards to recognise the great work apprentices, trainees, GTOs and their staff do across the State. The awards will be presented as part of our annual dinner being held on Thursday 22 November at Pelican’s Landing, Williamstown. … Read more
Media Release: Recognising Automotive Apprentices in South-east Melbourne
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
Steve Herbert honoured with AEN Lifetime Achievement Award
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
MIP Case Study: Kestrel Apprentice Solutions – Northeast Victoria
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
MIP Case Study: ATEL & TAFENSW Hospitality MIP
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
MIP Case Study: Building and Construction MIP in Tasmania
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
MIP Case Study: Skills4Trade – Skillset – Regional NSW
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
MIP Case Study: Automotive Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarships – TACC – Tasmania
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