A group of young people have added to their toolkits of job-ready trade skills, assembling and fabricating their very own smokers at TAFE Queensland’s Toowoomba campus recently. The Queensland Government funded, Group Training Organisation (GTO) Pre-Apprenticeship Program, delivered in partnership with Group Training Organisation (GTO), Golden West Apprenticeships, incorporates hands-on learning complemented by a work […]
You may find yourself at a crossroads and contemplating your future career path. While traditional degrees have long been the default option, it’s essential to consider alternative pathways that can provide practical skills and valuable experience. One such alternative is apprenticeships. In this article, we will explore the world of apprenticeships and how they offer […]
Are you a student eager to make a smooth transition from education to the professional world? You’re not alone in facing the challenge of bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world skills. That’s where apprenticeships come in. Designed to provide practical training and valuable experience, apprenticeships offer an ideal pathway to transform from a […]
Our Recruitment Team knows that apprentices across a variety of industries are currently in high demand Australia wide. However, the main questions our team is asked by jobseekers before applying for the job, “is how much do apprentices get paid” or “what’s the mature age apprentice wage”. Before we start – who is an apprentice? […]
As your life at high school is drawing to a close, the next big decision that you need to make is whether you continue onto university or complete an apprenticeship. It is important to consider all the options available to you and to also consider your learning strengths and challenges when making your decision. This […]
So you’ve landed an interview, now what? Congratulations on securing an interview for your apprenticeship. We want to ensure that you get the job of your dreams, so we have developed a guide on the Most Common Apprenticeship Interview Questions, including how to prepare your responses. By working through this guide you will be prepared […]
Recruiting for local apprentices across Southern and Western Queensland is set to kick off this month, with a number of apprenticeship opportunities up for grabs. Golden West Apprenticeships has commenced recruitment for the next intake of locals for its 2022 Apprenticeship program. Apprenticeships are on offer for Carpentry, Engineering, Administration, Electrical, Health, Hospitality and Automotive. […]
A brand new, employment based, pre apprenticeship pathway will help Toowoomba locals kickstart their engineering careers as part of a $25 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government. The Pre-Apprenticeship Support program, which will extend several existing programs as well as introducing the new pathway, will help hundreds of Queenslanders secure the training they need for […]
Myth #1 – I’ll spend all day making people coffee/tea or doing other peoples dirty work. FALSE: Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll have a lot to learn and companies who offer apprenticeships have strict guidelines to adhere to, so you won’t spend your day making coffee/tea or doing other peoples ‘dirty work’. Most requests will just […]
It is a common misconception that apprenticeships are seen as a ‘lesser’ education pathway than a university degree. However, apprenticeships are for anyone who wants to earn a salary and work towards a nationally recognised qualification while gaining valuable on the job training in their chosen field. Less of an emphasis has been placed on […]
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