Apprentice News
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Sparkies in high demand says SEEK Employment Report
The SEEK October Employment Report has confirmed the excellent position of electricians in Australia, with an impressive growth in employment opportunities throughout the sector nationally amidst ... -
NECA welcomes $60M investment in rural VET education
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has welcomed the Government’s investment of $60 million in a trial wage subsidy aimed at encouraging regional and rural ... -
NECA welcomes cancellation of VET FEE-HELP debts
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has released the following statement in relation to the cancellation of VET FEE-HELP debts: Young Australians who were ripped ... -
NECA welcomes boost to apprenticeships and payroll tax relief in NSW Budget
Increased funding for vocational education and training (VET) and a reduction in the burden of payroll tax on businesses, both measures announced in the NSW Budget ... -
Tasmania signs up to support apprentice training
The National Electrical and Communcations Association (NECA) has applauded the Tasmanian Government’s actions in signing up to the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF). “The decision of the ... -
Bobby Gane making a difference in Africa
Canberra electrician Bobby Gane has found a way to use his skills to help others by volunteering at the world’s largest independent hospital ship in Africa. ... -
NECA Education and Careers announces Bright Spark program for school leavers
NECA Education and Careers has announced a new program for school leavers who are already completing their pre-apprenticeship. Called the Bright Spark skills program, it is ... -
WorldSkills Australia and Velg Training announce Skills Pathway Expo
WorldSkills Australia and Velg Training have announced they will be partnering to deliver the Skills Pathway Expo as part of Skills Show Australia 2018. The skills ... -
Victorian apprenticeship numbers fall despite high pay rates
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released data which shows that just over 57,000 people completing apprentices in the state last year. This number ... -
NSW Apprenticeship Act gets a makeover
New South Wales deputy premier and skills minister John Barilaro has announced changes to laws governing the State’s apprenticeship system that will make it more responsive ...
