Apprentice Employment Network WA

The Apprentice Employment Network WA (AEN WA) is the peak association representing a high number of member Group Training Organisations (GTOs) operating in Western Australia. It was incorporated in 1993 and has been a not-for-profit registered charity since 2017.

[GTO is a collective name given to organisations that specialise in employing apprentices and trainees and hiring them out to other businesses, referred to as host employers, to complete their apprenticeship or traineeship training.]

AEN WA members are located throughout metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Western Australia and offer apprenticeships and traineeships within a wide range of industries.

The Network provides a range of services and conducts a number of activities as part of our strategic plan to enhance the effectiveness of our member GTOs. It strongly advocates for its members on all aspects of Training and Employment issues associated with apprenticeship and traineeship pathways and promotes member services to enhance the network’s service delivery.

AEN WA is also a member of the national network of group training associations that are supported by the National Apprentice Employment Network.

Our Management Committee

AEN WA is governed by a management committee elected by our members, chosen for their expertise and dedication to supporting and advocating for GTOs registered to operate in Western Australia.

The committee, elected every two years from our membership base, operates voluntarily, reflecting a strong commitment to the Australian Apprenticeship system and the development of skilled workforces.

The committee members invest their time and expertise by participating in meetings with senior executives at both State and Australian government levels, and do not receive sitting fees. Their unwavering dedication to representing the network underscores their belief in our collective vision and objectives.