Women in Trades Scholarship Program NOW OPEN. The program aims to increase participation in well-paying jobs in Western Australia’s diversified economy. The $2 million program offers a $5,000 scholarship payment for each place to fund up to 400 places over four years for women enrolled in eligible apprenticeships, traineeships or qualifications at Western Australian TAFE…
The Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP) has been implemented with the goal of encouraging the growth of the workforce and expanding the pipeline of workers training towards critical occupations supporting priority sectors; clean energy and housing construction. here are 60 occupations listed as clean energy and/or housing construction on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List. Read On…
The Karrinyup Rotary Club was selected as one of 74 volunteer organisations across Western Australia to be recognised and celebrated on International Volunteer Day 2025. This honour highlights the incredible role they play in building connected, inclusive communities. On Thursday, 4 December, the Apprentice Employment Network WA (AEN WA) honoured and celebrated the Karrinyup Rotarians…
Unlocking a $26 Billion Opportunity: New Report Reveals Power of Apprenticeships Reversing the decline in Australia’s apprenticeship system could unlock $26.2 billion in national value over the next decade – lifting wages, deepening workforce capacity, and driving productivity growth. That’s the key finding of a new report by MEGT, developed in partnership with Deloitte Access…
‘Help apprentices to complete’ – employers call on federal election candidates to back a positive future for skills training. The Apprentice Employment Network WA, the State’s biggest network of employers of apprentices and trainees, has called on sitting MPs and candidates at the upcoming federal election to support apprentices and trainees in their local communities.…
The 2024 NCVER Apprentice and Trainee Outcomes report, released 24 March 2025, reveals that Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs are really effective in helping people find employment. The high employment rates for both trade and non-trade students are impressive. The best employment trades are Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers (86.0%), Construction Workers (84.6%), and Automotive and…
The Apprentice Employment Network WA (AEN WA) is thrilled to congratulate all the outstanding finalists and winners of the 2024 Awards for Excellence. The presentation ceremony was held in Perth on Friday, 18 October. These exceptional individuals represent the pinnacle of achievement among our Network members’ apprentices and trainees. Their dedication and hard work have…
Congratulations to our Apprentice Employment Network WA’s 2024 Awards or Excellence winners. You represent the pinnacle of achievement among our Network members’ apprentices and trainees. Your exceptional performances and dedication to your apprenticeships and traineeships have truly set you apart and inspired others in the industry. The invaluable role of the host employers has also…
Fast track your career with an Australian School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship and combine paid part-time work with formal training – all while you complete secondary school! How do School-based Apprenticeships work? In addition to your secondary school qualification, as an Australian School-based Apprentice you will gain valuable workplace experience and a nationally recognised qualification at…
The Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment (AATSP) provides up to a maximum of two years of direct financial support to eligible Australian Apprentices (apprentices) commencing an Australian Apprenticeship in priority occupations experiencing national skills shortage. 9404_Australian_Apprentice_Training_Support_Payment_Flyer_0724