Building on the success of last year’s events, the theme for this year’s events was: ‘Accelerating our region’s workforce potential through workplace-based training’.
Nicholas Wyman, who rose from an apprentice in Melbourne to become a globally recognised expert in workplace-based training, shared his insights at all three events in Seymour, Shepparton and Wangaratta.
Mr Wyman said industry learning requirements had evolved, and urged employers to adopt a comprehensive approach to skill-building and customise training to suit both employee and organisational needs and schedules.
GOTAFE executive director student experience Laura Baker said the events provided support to businesses considering employing an apprentice or trainee.
“Workplace-based training, including apprenticeships and traineeships, plays a vital role in building our future workforce in our region,” Ms Baker said.
“We know the needs of our communities and industries are continually changing, and GOTAFE plays an important role in responding to those needs.
“Facilitating events like these ensures employers have access to the information they need to make decisions about how best to meet their workforce needs.”
GOTAFE alumni Jono Chan spoke briefly at the Shepparton Industry Connector breakfast, held at the Common Ground Cafe on Fryers St.
While co-managing the award-winning Elsewhere at SAM, Mr Chan successfully completed his commercial cookery apprenticeship, graduating in March 2024.
“Having been an apprentice and now employing apprentices in my business, I know the value of workplace-based training,” he said.
“It’s a model that worked for me and helps build skills in our existing workforce.”
Apprentices and trainees offer fresh perspectives and up-to-date knowledge to workplaces.
They’re valuable whether you’re a business owner looking to hire school leavers or someone seeking a career change.
Importantly, they help pass trade skills to the next generation of workers.
Learn more about apprenticeships and traineeships at www.gotafe.vic.edu.au
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