Testimonials

Rhys Oakley: "Golden West gave me a helping hand in finding and completing an electrical apprenticeship. I would highly recommend this apprenticeship company."

BJ HYDRAULICS: "Golden West Apprenticeships are an excellent service provider, excellent communication, extremely efficient, cooperative in all areas, Employment Coordinator and in their Administration Services."

CHRIS STRONG: "Golden West Apprenticeships to date has placed two apprentice chefs and two hospitality trainees in our organisation. The process from start to finish has been nothing less than brilliant."

KAMIKA MAYNARD: "Just wanted to send a quick thank you all for your help, support and guidance throughout my traineeship with Golden West. I have really enjoyed my time working with you guys and gained so much confidence and knowledge over the past 12 months."

Mother of automotive mechanic apprentice thanks Amanda Ruhle, training and employment coordinator at Golden West for helping her son complete his apprenticeship. "I would like to express my complete gratitude to you and thank you for your tireless energy and effort with assisting Matt to his trade certificate."

Damien Baker Taking on an apprenticeship is a big deal, a huge commitment and a completion is a testament to great team work. JUST GO FOR IT says Damien Baker.

MATT TROST: Matt has completed his cabinet making apprenticeship in 2014 and is now supervising Indigenous school-based apprentice Keenan Cordrey at Wippells Kitchens in St. George.

ZOE PEAK: My Business Administration Traineeship has kicked started my career and is a great place to start straight from school. Within just a few months I will have a nationally recognised qualification and I had the chance to earn while I learn a new set of skills.

CHLOE HOWLETT: As a school based hair-dressing apprentice I definitely recommend it as a great way to kick start a career while still at school. It has given me a sense of maturity and I feel like I am making a contribution.

HAMISH CUTMORE: I have just completed my engineering (diesel fitting) apprenticeship and I started it while still at school. It has been an amazing experience and I recommend it to everyone.

MARK CRAWFORD: I appreciate the opportunity I had to do a carpentry apprenticeship, this has set me up for life. I have been here all my life and you kind of feel obliged to hang around after all the time and money they have put into your training.

SHAY ROSE: I have learnt so much doing my Business Admin traineeship and it's very exciting to have completed The team at GoldenWest have been amazing and have allowed me to expand my skills and grow as an individual. Thanks so much.

I would encourage anyone thinking of taking on a mature aged apprenticeship or traineeship to do it!

My supervisor has been showing me the ropes and is always encouraging.

I understand how difficult it is when searching for employment.

I’m grateful for the opportunity Golden West and Colin has given me.

I am so thankful for the opportunity and support I was given by Golden West Apprenticeships throughout my traineeship.

I am very grateful for the opportunity I was given through the Access Program.

Going through Golden West, allows me and my host to get on with my training.

I was given a fantastic opportunity as a teenager to complete an apprenticeship with Golden West and now I want to give the same opportunity to others.