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Midlife Carpentry – an Apprentice’s Rebuilt Career in Carpentry

At 40 years old, most people are settled into their careers but for one man, Christopher Reppel, it was the beginning of a transformation. What started as a home renovation project, quickly turned into a revelation. Now known online as ‘Midlife Carpentry’, Christopher’s inspiring apprenticeship journey proves that it’s never too late to follow your passion. You can view Christopher’s ‘Midlife Carpentry’ YouTube channel below which has over 5k followers and is inspiring others interested in a trade apprenticeship. A huge part of Christopher’s success was made possible thanks to local Cairns Employer MB Construction who put Christopher on as

A female who has graduated as an early childhood scholar.

An Early Childhood Scholarship helped Sayde achieve her career dreams!

Thanks to receiving an Early Childhood Scholarship through the Victorian Government, Sayde is now achieving her career dreams. BUSY At Work, who manage the scholarship

6 August 2025

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Eka is thriving in her early childhood career – thanks to a scholarship!

Thanks to the Victorian Government’s Early Childhood Scholarship Program, Eka is now an Early Childhood Teacher. BUSY At Work, who manage the scholarship program, sat

6 August 2025

Female Early Childhood Teacher

Thi talks about her Early Childhood Scholarship

Thi (Tracy) Nguyen – received an Early Childhood Scholarship through the Victorian State Government’s Department of Education. As managers of the Early Childhood Scholarship program, BUSY

6 August 2025

2 workers adjusting machinery

Enhanced Government Incentives for Australian Apprentices

Starting 1 July 2025, the Australian Government is introducing enhanced support for apprentices and their employers. These measures aim to ease cost-of-living pressures and help

4 July 2025

Four people are smiling as they pose in front of a café, where a sign and menu are displayed on the wall. A man stands in the centre, flanked by two boys, while a woman stands on the right holding a bag. Nearby, a bike is parked next to a white picket fence. This was made possible with support from BUSY at Work.

Rail Trail Cafe – a Welcoming Workplace!

With help from BUSY at Work, the Rail Trail Cafe, on the Great Alpine Road in Victoria’s High Country, has been able to build a

30 April 2025

Four men are standing in front of a metal building. Theyre all dressed casually, complete with caps and sunglasses. The background features corrugated metal walls. They seem at ease as they pose for the photograph, with support by BUSY at Work.

Burgess and Hobbs Apprentices are Thriving – and so is the Business!

Arell Hobbs from Burgess and Hobbs, a family owned and operated welding and engineering company located in Western Australia, shares their business’s experience in signing

8 April 2025

Two construction workers are kneeling in a partially finished room, equipped with hard hats and discussing plans. One of them holds a caulking gun and applies adhesive to a wall panel. The black-and-white photograph captures the essence of women in construction, highlighting their skilled presence in traditionally male-dominated trades, with support by BUSY at Work.

Supporting and Retaining Female Apprentices in Male-Dominated Trades

Australia is witnessing a surge of women entering trades driven by industry demand, government support, and the growing recognition of lucrative career pathways. This shift

3 April 2025

A woman in a blue work shirt is standing outside near a metal building, smiling while holding a black bag that reads Winner in Trades Mentoring Programme, supported by BUSY at Work. They have sunglasses resting on their head, with grass and a chain-link fence visible in the background.

Emily changes career from nurse to heavy vehicle auto apprentice!

Hailing from Central Queensland, before Emily made the switch to the automotive industry, she had a successful career in nursing, being flown out to work

31 March 2025

A man in a bright orange and navy work shirt smiles with his hands on his hips before a stone wall, with support by BUSY at Work.

Midlife Carpentry – an Apprentice’s Rebuilt Career in Carpentry

At 40 years old, most people are settled into their careers but for one man, Christopher Reppel, it was the beginning of a transformation. What

15 August 2025

A female who has graduated as an early childhood scholar.

An Early Childhood Scholarship helped Sayde achieve her career dreams!

Thanks to receiving an Early Childhood Scholarship through the Victorian Government, Sayde is now achieving her career dreams. BUSY At Work, who manage the scholarship

6 August 2025

Image of Early Childhood Teacher

Eka is thriving in her early childhood career – thanks to a scholarship!

Thanks to the Victorian Government’s Early Childhood Scholarship Program, Eka is now an Early Childhood Teacher. BUSY At Work, who manage the scholarship program, sat

6 August 2025

Female Early Childhood Teacher

Thi talks about her Early Childhood Scholarship

Thi (Tracy) Nguyen – received an Early Childhood Scholarship through the Victorian State Government’s Department of Education. As managers of the Early Childhood Scholarship program, BUSY

6 August 2025

2 workers adjusting machinery

Enhanced Government Incentives for Australian Apprentices

Starting 1 July 2025, the Australian Government is introducing enhanced support for apprentices and their employers. These measures aim to ease cost-of-living pressures and help

4 July 2025

Four people are smiling as they pose in front of a café, where a sign and menu are displayed on the wall. A man stands in the centre, flanked by two boys, while a woman stands on the right holding a bag. Nearby, a bike is parked next to a white picket fence. This was made possible with support from BUSY at Work.

Rail Trail Cafe – a Welcoming Workplace!

With help from BUSY at Work, the Rail Trail Cafe, on the Great Alpine Road in Victoria’s High Country, has been able to build a

30 April 2025

Four men are standing in front of a metal building. Theyre all dressed casually, complete with caps and sunglasses. The background features corrugated metal walls. They seem at ease as they pose for the photograph, with support by BUSY at Work.

Burgess and Hobbs Apprentices are Thriving – and so is the Business!

Arell Hobbs from Burgess and Hobbs, a family owned and operated welding and engineering company located in Western Australia, shares their business’s experience in signing

8 April 2025

Two construction workers are kneeling in a partially finished room, equipped with hard hats and discussing plans. One of them holds a caulking gun and applies adhesive to a wall panel. The black-and-white photograph captures the essence of women in construction, highlighting their skilled presence in traditionally male-dominated trades, with support by BUSY at Work.

Supporting and Retaining Female Apprentices in Male-Dominated Trades

Australia is witnessing a surge of women entering trades driven by industry demand, government support, and the growing recognition of lucrative career pathways. This shift

3 April 2025

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* THE BUSY GROUP LTD trading as BUSY At Work is a service provider contracted by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to provide support services to prospective and current employers and Australian Apprentices. THE BUSY GROUP LTD is one of a number of Providers in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia. This website does not represent the Australian Government, if you wish to access information about Australian Apprenticeships from the Australian Government you should access the Australian Apprenticeships website.