Apprentice Corner
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Defining success after leaving school: electrical opportunities
Parents need to understand that university degrees don’t guarantee success, and there is data to back this up. James Tinslay explains. It is an ... -
Finders and keepers
Trade training should be a national aim, not a matter for political point scoring. James Tinslay outlines the NECA approach. We are all aware ... -
Australian electricians… how do we rate?
As the number of overseas-trained electricians enter the local market, James Tinslay looks at the regional differences in apprenticeships. Despite the concerns of some, ... -
Capping your achievements
There is a concern in the market about underprepared apprenticeship graduates, but the issue may not be what you think it is. James Tinslay ... -
With a little help from your friends
Seeking advice is not a sign of weakness. James Tinslay looks at why we need mentors for our apprentices. The words ‘mentor’ and ‘mentoring’ ... -
Trade careers and stigma
The Vocational Education and Training sector should urgently fight back against the push for a university education. James Tinslay puts the case forward. If ... -
A crisis in the making… or not
In the electrical industry’s very own ‘fake news’ moment, James Tinslay looks at the so-called apprenticeship training crisis. The popular press is as enamoured ...
