Federal budget – wrap Treasurer the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers handed down the 24/25 Australian Federal Budget on Tuesday 14 May. Skills were a central feature of a Budget that aims to “train the skilled workforce we need right across the economy” (Media release, Minister O’Connor). This blog post covers key Budget features related [...]
Australian Apprenticeships combine employment with training, in an 'earn and learn' model. Apprenticeships and traineeships support workers to develop their skills in an industry-relevant manner, preparing them for a career in their chosen occupation. Employers use apprenticeships and traineeships as a way to bring skilled staff into their workplace. You can read more about [...]
GAN Australia, in collaboration with Westvic Staffing Solutions, announced two scholarship winners at the annual AEN Apprenticeships Luncheon this week. The winners represent the highest quality in the Australian Apprenticeships system, and will use their scholarships to take their skills international. Jayme - WorldSkills Australia winner Jayme is a carpenter from regional Victoria, who completed [...]
Global apprenticeship body introduces best practice accreditation for Australian businesses The Quality Apprenticeships Employer Accreditation will be an instantly recognisable signal of quality in recruiting talent and dealing with public and private customers. GAN Australia, the Australian arm of the global organisation supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), is introducing an accreditation system that [...]
The Australian Apprenticeships Priority List (AAPL) is used as part of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives System to determine which employers and apprentices are eligible for financial incentives. Employers who take on apprentices in roles listed on the AAPL may receive higher incentives than if the role isn't on the AAPL. Apprentices in 'clean energy' [...]
Choosing an apprenticeship over university, especially with high marks, is a bold statement in a society that often equates academic success with university education. It’s a choice that challenges norms and broadens the definition of success. It empowers young individuals to tailor their education to their strengths, interests, and career aspirations. Gary Workman, GAN [...]
The Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system is designed to support learners develop the skills and knowledge for work, and to enable employers to hire and upskill staff with the skills and knowledge needed in the workplace. Australian Apprenticeships take this one step further: learners are employed while undertaking their VET qualification, and [...]
GAN Australia was proud to announce this year's International Apprentice Exchange Program scholarship recipient at the Apprentice Training Awards. Luke Green is a 2nd year Sports Turf Management apprentice with NextGen Jobs and host employer Ringwood Golf, Maroondah City Council. Luke lives for the outdoors, and loves football, golfing, and racing. By undertaking an [...]
Jobs and Skills Australia have released a capacity study on Australia's clean energy workforce needs, titled The Clean Energy Generation: workforce needs for a net zero economy. Apprenticeships are highlighted throughout the report as a main pathway into the clean energy workforce, which need to be a focus of governments and industry when considering how [...]
