Category: Case Studies

Traineeship empowers Aboriginal youth
Aboriginal students shine with new skills and confidence from traineeship
Aspiring students from Aboriginal Clontarf College are forging their career paths with a traineeship at Perth Zoo. “I never thought I’d be working at the...
We often ask questions and try to find out ways to do things differently: Trevor Shana
Trevor Shana, an intern turned employee, is among the ASA team that reinforces the power of vocational education. He is a Client Engagement Officer (Visits)...
WA and Australian Apprentice of the Year Amy Hunt
In Conversation: Apprentice of the Year Amy Hunt forges a new path
Amy Hunt is a cable jointer at Western Power who has emerged from a challenging apprenticeship journey with national and state award recognitions and a...
A group of apprentices, wearing high visability clothing, talking in a group inside a large workshop.
Komatsu Welshpool makes strides in apprentice gender diversity
One of Perth’s largest employers of apprentices is making major inroads towards gender diversity.  
Representatives from Shoreline, the Clontarf Aboriginal College, Perth Zoo and Apprenticeship Support Australia at Perth Zoo.
Clontarf Aboriginal College students thrive with Perth Zoo traineeship
For many people, working at a zoo is their dream job. That is the reality for seven Clontarf Aboriginal College students who are making an...
Female apprentice follows family into trade
It seems Water Corporation apprentice Electrician Chloe Fahey was destined to work in a trade.  
Auto-electrician apprenticeship sparks joy
Just over a year into her auto-electrician apprenticeship with Broome-based Reen Auto Electrics, Billi-Joh Angus is thriving.  
Female apprentice Arborists climb to new heights
Apprentice Arborists Briar Waugh and Elly Driver are the first females Kimberley Tree Care has employed, and with great success.
ASA serves up success in Art of Food
Global food services giant Sodexo has turned to an innovative solution to address local skills shortages by combining FIFO outback training with city-based apprenticeship support.  The Art of Food Apprentice Program, launched in August, is...