Multi Industry School Based and Pre–Apprenticeship Support Pilot Project

Earlier today Senator, the Honourable Scott Ryan, Minister of Vocational Education and Skills announced $6.8 million in Commonwealth funding for a new multi-industry school based and pre-apprenticeship pilot project for the Apprenticeship Employment Network at the MEGT Ringwood Trade Skills Centre. The Apprenticeship Employment Network is the peak industry body representing not for profit group… Read more

2016 Victorian Training Awards – Nominations Open

The Apprenticeship Employment Network is proud to be a sponsor of the Victorian Employer Award for Apprentice Development at the 2016 Victorian Training Awards.  This event recognises entrants for their outstanding achievements and provides for an increased profile and networking opportunities. Nominations for the 2016 Victorian Training Awards opened at 9am on Monday 21 March… Read more

Victorian Training Awards – Nominations Open

On Thursday this week the Minister for Training and Skills, Steve Herbert, officially opened nominations for the 2016 State Training Awards, which are now in their 62nd year. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Vocational Education and Training (VET) students, teachers, employers and training providers, and recognise collaboration and innovation in the training system…. Read more

Victoria’s Leading Apprenticeship Network Launches New Name

Earlier today the Hon. Steve Herbert, Minister for Training and Skills attended the annual Apprenticeship luncheon with leading organisations from Victorian group training organisations, TAFE institutes and employment agencies. Group Training Association of Victoria (GTAV) chair Mr Dean Luciani officially launched the new brand – Apprenticeship Employment Network. “During the past 30 years our members… Read more

Annual Apprenticeship Luncheon 3 March – Tickets Now Available

This year’s annual apprenticeship luncheon is being held on Thursday 3 March 12- 2pm at the RACV Club Melbourne. At this year’s event GTAV will be launching our new name – Apprenticeship employment network, and promoting the benefits that our members provide. We have also invited the Minister for Skills and Training – The Hon…. Read more

30th Anniversary Award Dinner & Conference Wrap-up

On Wednesday evening this week GTAV held its Annual Awards Dinner, AGM and celebrated its 30 Year Anniversary. Over the past 30 years Victorian GTOs have employed over 150,000 apprentices and trainees across a wide range of industry sectors We would like to thank our MC and guest speakers: Peter Tressider – Australian Super Chris… Read more

Back to Work Fund

On the 29th of October 2015 the Victorian Government announced changes to the Back to Work Scheme that provides for generous financial incentives to eligible employers. The Back to Work Scheme: Encourages and supports ongoing employment growth in Victoria. Provides targeted financial assistance. Assists with the costs associated with hiring and train. Andrew Hosken, Branch… Read more

2015 Trainee of the Year: Symantha McGrath

At the age of 16, Symantha McGrath was a young school drop out, hanging around with “the wrong crowd” after growing up in a very unstable environment. As a child Symantha had no adult role models or peers that were in any form of employment, key adults around her were drug affected, and as a… Read more

2015 Group Training Excellence Award Winner: BGT

Why Smart Support? More than 50% of participants* who start a new apprenticeship or traineeship fail to complete. This statistic has a dramatic social and economic impact through reduced productivity, increased costs to business, government welfare as well as a significant personal impact on those directly affected. BGT has researched the key drivers behind this… Read more