2020 Awards Of Excellence Winners
From January 2026, the support available to employers taking on an apprentice will fall from $5,000 to just $4,000 per apprentice, another blow to small businesses already struggling to stay afloat. In the last financial year, almost 15,000 businesses have gone broke under Labor’s watch, and this cut risks pushing even more to the wall…
The Apprentice Employment Network is absolutely thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Awards for Excellence and their Group Training and host employers, who have supported their skill journey to make this success a reality! Media Statement: Read More
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…
Tailored tips for your industry Need a hand with your deductions this tax time? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a suite of tailored guides for (*almost) every occupation. Use them to learn which: deductions you can claim income you must declare records you need to keep. Visit www.ato.gov.au/apprentice Records, records, records Planning to claim…
‘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