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Federal budget announcement – implications for employers of apprentices and trainees
10 May 2012
In the 2012 Budget announcement last night, a number of changes to the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program were announced. These will become effective from 1 July 2012: 1. The standard employer incentives for employers of existing workers undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship (at the Certificate III level and above) in an occupation not listed on the [...]
New rich are Australia’s tradies, miners, and construction workers
10 May 2012
A recent report by the Suncorp Bank reveals that a university degree is no longer the only path to success in the workforce. Six of the top ten highest paying industries are from the blue-collar sector with blue-collar workers earning on average $144 more a week than their white-collar counterparts. Read the full story here [...]
2012-13 Federal budget announcement – implications for employers of apprentices and trainees
9 May 2012
In the 2012 Budget announcement last night, a number of changes to the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program were announced. These will become effective from 1 July 2012: 1. The standard employer incentives for employers of existing workers undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship (at the Certificate III level and above) in an occupation not listed on the [...]
Australian Business Apprenticeships Limited Centre announces expanded service across NSW & ACT.
1 May 2012
On 30 April 2012, Senator The Hon Chris Evens, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research announced the results of the Australian Government’s recent request for tender, with 23 organisations accepting two-year contracts worth more than $400 million to deliver Australian Apprenticeships Support Services for apprentices and their employers across the country. Australian Business [...]
Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre announces Mentoring and Advisers program
30 March 2012
With completion rates for some Australian Apprenticeships as low as 50%, far too low to sustain our future skills needs, late last year the Australian Government allocated $18M per annum towards funding industry initiatives to deliver mentoring and career advisory services to young Australians. Applications for funding opened late last year and the successful applicants [...]
2012 NSW Training Awards – Be recognised
1 March 2012
The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by the NSW Department of Education and Communities to recognise outstanding achievement in the Vocational Education and Training sector. The awards honour and reward the achievements of students, trainers, training organisations, and employers, large and small. Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre is proud to continue its affiliation with [...]
Cash flow the fabric of progress
1 March 2012
Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre client Publisher Textiles has success covered, as featured in the Daily Telegraph on 27 Feb 2012.
A pretty cool job with Nine open’s doors for School-based Trainee Grant Maling
27 January 2012
Participation in School-based traineeships is on the rise and with cool jobs like Grant Maling’s at the Nine Network, it’s no wonder they’re proving to be a great vehicle for encouraging teenagers to stay at school and finish their HSC. Grant himself is the first one to admit he hates school, but the opportunity to [...]
Ambassadors back Apprenticeships as a great start in life
23 January 2012
The Gillard Government and industry groups are working together with high profile Australians; including Greater Western Sydney Giants coach Kevin Sheedy to promote Australian Apprenticeships via the Apprenticeship Ambassadors program. The program is set to play a key role in promoting the benefits of getting a formal skills qualification. To read the full media release [...]
Rising out of poverty – apprenticeship revolution
6 December 2011
Steve Lewis From: The Daily Telegraph December 06, 2011 12:00AM TENS of thousands of carpenters, electricians, plumbers and other tradies will be able to fast-track their apprenticeships and travel across state borders to earn higher pay as part of a bold training blueprint. In the biggest shake-up to apprenticeships for years, the Gillard government will [...]
Reforming the Australian Apprenticeships system
16 March 2011
The report contains 14 recommendations for reform of the existing Australian Apprenticeship System and will shape the future of the system.
Research Shows That Up-Skilling Apprentices & Mature Age Apprentices Is Not About Age
16 March 2011
It’s Not About Age also investigates employer’s views, attitudes and perceptions which assist the building of positive workplaces in order to achieve positive employment and training outcomes for mature aged people, existing work apprentices and Australian business.
Enter the 2011 NSW Training Awards – Nominate your business, apprentice or trainee
17 March 2011
The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by the NSW Department of Education and Training to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector. The awards honour and reward the achievements of students, trainers, training organisations, and employers, large and small.
ABL Apprenticeships Centre Federal Budget Overview 2011-12
11 May 2011
Last night the Federal Government delivered its 2011-12 budget. The key initiatives relating to Australian Apprenticeships are as follows: $101 million Australian Apprenticeships Mentoring Package – will support apprentice candidates in choosing the right trade for them, and provide targeted mentoring and assistance that will help them successfully progress through their apprenticeship. Key providers and [...]
NECA Group Training Apprentice Awards
13 May 2011
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is a not for profit organisation that represent the interests of electrical and communications contractors nationally. ABL Apprenticeships Centre was proud to sponsor the NECA Group Training Apprentice Awards this year. These awards are conducted annually to recognise apprentices for their outstanding achievements in the Electrotechnology industry. Award [...]
Modernising Apprenticeships & Traineeships Conference – 20th & 21st September 2011
4 July 2011
Hear Andrew Williams, General Manager, ABL Apprenticeships Centre speak at the Modernising Apprenticeships & Traineeships conference, in Sydney 20 & 21 September 2011. Along with a rich line-up of industry experts, you’ll hear about: The challenges and opportunities inherent in different models through a series of successful, innovative case studies Which approaches will best attract [...]
NSW Regional Training Awards
14 July 2011
ABL Apprenticeships Centre is proud to be a principal partner of the NSW Training Awards. These awards are conducted annually to honour and reward the outstanding achievements of individuals in the vocational education and training sector. ABL Apprenticeships Centre would like to congratulate our regional winners: Central Coast Bradley Edwards – Apprentice of the Year [...]
ABL Apprenticeships Centre’s Information Sessions for Local Employers
5 September 2011
The last week of August saw ABL Apprenticeships Centre hold its first ever Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Nights in Parramatta and Petersham. The evening kicked off with local employers from the area and surrounds learning general information on apprenticeships and traineeships and the government funding they may be eligible for. However, ABL Apprenticeships Centre recognises [...]
School Based Traineeships – Certificate II in Retail
12 September 2011
City Beach Australia is looking to take on school based trainees across their stores in NSW. If you have any students who are interested in a career in retail why not give them a head start with a School Based Traineeship. School Based Traineeships allow students to work part time, study a nationally recognised certificate [...]
2011 NSW Training Awards Gala Dinner
16 September 2011
Last night’s event saw around 870 guests from all sides of the Vocational Education and Training industry come together to celebrate the 2011 NSW Training Awards at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour. The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC) to recognise outstanding achievement [...]
Success for Focus Press at the Sydney Institute TAFE Awards
26 September 2011
The Sydney Institute TAFE awards are held annually to recognise the outstanding achievements of students and staff. Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre would like to congratulate Focus Press and their achievement award winners, Adrian Farmer, Grant Roberts, Andy Chen and James Kocholatharayil. Focus Press is a full service printer offering sustainable print communications and are industry [...]
Part-time apprenticeships in hairdressing now available
11 November 2011
Part-time apprenticeships are now available for the first time in New South Wales, in hairdressing. Hairdressing is the first industry to endorse part-time trade training and the Vocational Training Order encompassing the new apprenticeship arrangements took effect on 28 October 2011. Part-time apprenticeships complement full-time and school based training arrangements. Features of part-time apprenticeships are [...]