The Australian Apprenticeships Priority List has increased from 77 to 111 jobs in a move to help mitigate skills shortages. The Federal Government added 34...
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Expansion of apprenticeship priority list helps tackle skills shortage
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ADMS: An Australian Government Initiative
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) has begun to mobilise the new Apprenticeships Data Management System (ADMS) to help streamline the way employers lodge their BAC and CAC claims....
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Byrnecut leads push for women in trades
As apprenticeship numbers continue to grow in WA, one company is setting its own high targets with a focus on encouraging more women into trades....
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New apprenticeship numbers skyrocket
Apprenticeships roared back into favour during the 2020-21 financial year across Australia and especially in WA, new data shows. Nationally, nearly 215,000 people started an...
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Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) & Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) Wage Subsidies
Here’s another acronym that you should know: CAC The Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) is a new Australian Government wage subsidy that is designed to complement...
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From apprentices to masters of a plumbing business
From teenagers learning a trade to master plumbers and later national franchise owners, James Riddle and Joe Papiccio are a testament to the possibilities that can come from completing an apprenticeship. Co-founders of Perth-headquartered Plumbing Bros., the skilled duo has forged an award-winning business...
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ASA visits PCYC for taco-tasting treat
Apprenticeship Support Australia WA was recently treated to a taco-tasting event during a visit to PCYC Gosnells. Robbie Simpson, ASA Client Support Officer — Gateway Team, was...
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Apprenticeship & Traineeship Intake Guide
One State. A World of Opportunities. We are committed to helping people find exciting career opportunities in the world of apprenticeships and traineeships, which is...
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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...
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Apprentice Trainee Toolkit
Your apprentice and trainee toolkit From funding pots to online workplace diagnostic tools, recruitment support to first-day induction kits, Apprenticeship Support Australia has you covered....
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Casual Changes and Apprentices
What the new IR laws mean for apprentices and trainees Major changes to industrial relations (IR) laws around casual employment took effect this year, having...
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Introducing New Skills
Upskilling your workforce As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace – shifting demands on workers – upskilling your workforce is becoming increasingly important...
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