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Guide for Policymakers – Quality Apprenticeships Recommendation, 2023 (No. 208)

The International Labour Organization's (ILO) Guide for Policymakers on Quality Apprenticeships (2023) offers comprehensive strategies for developing effective apprenticeship systems. It underscores the necessity of structured programmes that ensure apprentices' rights, including fair remuneration, safe working conditions, and access to social protection. The guide advocates for social dialogue among employers, workers' organisations, and other [...]

February 21st, 2025|News Room, Uncategorised|
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Recommendations from the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentives System

Recommendations from the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentives System The final report of the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentives System made 34 recommendations related to changes to incentives, along with non-financial supports and other potential changes to the apprenticeship and traineeship system. You can find a general overview of the final [...]

January 31st, 2025|News Room, Uncategorised|
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Final report: Skills for tomorrow: Shaping the future of Australian apprenticeships

Skills for tomorrow: Shaping the future of Australian apprenticeships The long-awaited Final Report of the Strategic Review into the Australian Apprenticeship Incentives System has been released, along with an announcement of a $10,000 incentive for apprentices in residential construction. The Strategic Review was announced in early 2024, with a series of consultations that heard [...]

January 24th, 2025|News Room, Uncategorised|
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WorldSkills Lyon 2024: GAN Australia Study Tour

WorldSkills Lyon 2024: GAN Australia Study Tour During 9-15 September 2024 AEN and GAN Australia supported the WorldSkills international competition in Lyon France and participated in a number of other meetings and events to promote the work we do in Australia and strengthen relationships with international stakeholders. Approximately 60 other Australian delegates attended the events [...]

December 17th, 2024|News Room|
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Upskilling supervisors of apprentices in Fiji

Upskilling supervisors of apprentices in Fiji Supervisors play an important role in the journey of an apprentice, impacting on their career from the commencement of the apprenticeship. Recognising this important role for supervisors, the International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with Fiji National University (FNU) decided to roll out training for supervisors that would enhance [...]

December 17th, 2024|News Room|
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GAN Australia scholarship winners

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 [...]

February 22nd, 2024|News Room|
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Quality Apprenticeships employer accreditation

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 [...]

February 20th, 2024|Media Releases, News Room|
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Three strong reasons why university is not the only option

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 [...]

December 13th, 2023|News Room|
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2023 GAN Australia scholarship recipient: Luke Green

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 [...]

November 23rd, 2023|News Room|
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2022 GAN International Scholarship Winner: Hedayatullah Habibi

At this year's Apprentice Training Awards, we were excited to award our third GAN International Scholarship. Habibi came to Australia early in 2021 after leaving his homeland of Afghanistan when the Taliban returned to power in late 2021. Immediately prior, he had been working in roles assisting the Australian Embassy and US Air Force, [...]

November 29th, 2022|News Room|
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