Category Archives: AENWA News

Awards For Excellence Nominations OPENED 26 June

The 2023 Apprentice Employment Network WA, Awards For Excellence, is a member only event, that rewards and celebrates the achievements of our members’ top apprentices and trainees and recognises the value of the host employers that support our Network.

Applications opened 26 June 2023 and close 8 August.

Our Awardees have the chance to share in $6,250 worth of prizes, so visit our webpage for more information and start preparing your nominations.

This year it’s an extra special event because we also celebrate our 30th Anniversary, providing advice, service and advocacy support to our members.

Apprentices Need Better Support to Overcome Poor Completion Rates & Address Skills Shortages

The Apprentice Employment Network WA and National Apprentice Employment Network

support the Australian government’s planned overhaul of apprentice support measures, recently announced by the Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor.  The plan outlines a new service model that places apprentices at the centre and provides them with better support from the commencement to the completion of their training.

Chief Executive Officer of NAEN, Dianne Dayhew, said the measures are urgently needed to stop the attrition of apprentices that is contributing to the nation’s skills shortage at a time when thousands of new entrants are needed across many industries.

$2500 CTF Apprentice Completion Grant

Construction Training Fund has announced a $4.2m initiative that aims to encourage apprenticeship completion to ensure more fully qualified trades in the construction industry.

The Apprentice Completion Grant (ACG) is a one-off payment of $2,000 plus a $500 reimbursement for tools and safety equipment for construction apprentices and trainees that complete their qualification between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.

The ACG is easy to access and will be paid directly to apprentices as an incentive for completing training.

The repayment will help apprentices and trainees afford the correct tools and equipment needed to on the construction site.

Aboriginal Traineeships in Government

25 Solid Futures Aboriginal Traineeships are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people in Perth, Western Australia.

The traineeship offers formal training with paid employment and mentoring support through a Certificate III in Government. Traineeship hours and days are flexible with both 18 month part time and 12 months full time traineeship options available.

PROGRAMMED invites you to apply for a position. T & C apply.

Horticulture Employment

Interested in Horticulture employment via a Traineeship pathway, where you get paid to work and study and gain valuable skills?

There are 4 employment opportunities available. MAXIMA invites you to attend an information session in Fremantle, Monday March 27.

$1000 Duke of Edinburgh International Award Scholarship

The Apprentice Employment Network & The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia is excited to provide 8 x $1000 scholarships through its The Edge Foundation Grants and Scholarships program. That’s a $1000 scholarship available to every State and Territory in Australia.

Grants for tradies to rebuild disaster hit Kimberley communities

The State Government has extended a $3.5 million program designed to attract skilled workers to disaster affected communities, so they can get back on their feet sooner.

Construction Training Fund Disaster Recovery Grant extended to help bring tradies to Kimberley communities hit hard by flooding
Extra support available for employers, apprentices and trainees involved in the rebuild
Applications now open, with the program extended to 2025

Australian Jobs Report 2022

Australian Jobs Report 2022 – released 23 February 2023

This publication provides an overview of trends in the Australian labour market to support job seekers, employment service providers, career practitioners, those considering future training and people interested in labour market issues.

National Apprenticeship Week

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 13 – 19 February 2023

This is an opportunity for all apprentice employers in Australia to get involved in their own way to promote their support and engagement with Australian Apprenticeships. A simple way you may like to observe NAWA is to share a good news story on social media this week of an apprentice doing well through your GTO’s support.

“Give a Shout” is the social media element proposed by MIGAS, encouraging apprentices and employers to get involved in NAWA