Our annual Awards – nominations have now opened

This week AEN opened our nominations for this year’s annual industry awards. The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of our members, staff, apprentices and trainees within the Victorian GTO industry. The awards will be presented as part of our annual dinner being held on Thursday 17 November at the Waterfront venue, Docklands. Awards include: Australian… Read more

2016 Outstanding OH&S Award Winner: AiGroup

AiGroup committed to providing all workers, contractors and visitors with a safe and healthy work environment.  They have designed and implemented  a number services with the ultimate goal of eradicating injuries, dangers and incidents from the workplace.  These include: Safety talk newsletters, online safety induction videos, take 5 visits and training sessions at host organisations,… Read more

2016 Outstanding OH&S Award Winner: Westvic Staffing Solutions

Westvic has played a significant role in assisting Host Employers to identify and meet their OH&S obligations.  Some of the methods include; the use of checklists, observation & consultation. Increasing the awareness to senior management and officers regarding their obligations and responsibilities to the to OH&S Act.  Promoting good practice and emphasis on corporate responsibility-… Read more

GTO Service Excellence Award 2016: Skillinvest

‘New Agricultural Traineeships for School Leavers in Drought affected North West Victoria’ program.  Skillinvest together with Longerong College developed and implemented a program to create 20 agricultural traineeships for school leavers affected by the drought in North West Victoria.   The program received $574,000 Government funding.  The aim of the program was to provide school leavers… Read more

2016 Trainee of the Year: Ashley Hall

Ashley completed a school-based traineeship in community services work whilst attending Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College in 2015.  Ashley went about her training and work placement in a quiet, unassuming manner.  She always contributed in class and encouraged others at the Gordon TAFE.  She was hosted by Diversitat through Gforce, in their Multi-Cultural aged care… Read more

2016 Apprentice of the Year: Greg Hogan

Originally from Maryborough Victoria, Greg moved to Geelong in 2013 looking for work in the furniture industry.  Having previously taken design and technology classes, and starting a furniture design course at university he realised he had a passion for fine timber work and hand crafted upholstery.   In 2013, Greg secured a position through Gforce with… Read more

WPC group and Mercedes Benz – International apprenticeship scholarships awarded.

On Tuesday Morning last week Hon. Steve Herbert, Minister for Training and Skills visited the Mercedes-Benz Melbourne The scholarships, presented by the Minister, were awarded through the Skilling Australia Foundation and made possible with the support of the Perpetual Foundation of the Kingston Sedgfield Charitable Trust. Two apprentices at Mercedes-Benz Melbourne headed off on their… Read more

Minister Tours Train Manufacturer Alstom – Ballarat

On Thursday morning last week Minister Steve Herbert also toured the train manufacturer Alstom while in Ballarat. During the visit the Minister presented a number of certificates of appreciation including; Ballarat secondary college for establishing a school based engineering apprenticeship with BGT and Alstom 6 Alstom employees that provided mentoring support to BGT apprentices Congratulations… Read more

AEN State Conference Wrap-up

The AEN held its Mid-year State Conference on the 16th and 17th of June at the Mercure in Ballarat. With a turn-out representing the greater majority of members, a range of Government officials and industry experts, the event proved to be a great success. The event’s proceedings were kicked off by the Minister for Skills… Read more