
Mackenzie Moulds her Trade Career with an Apprenticeship
Having left school and working at a local café for the past two years, 16-year-old Mackenzie decided it was time to take up the career

Having left school and working at a local café for the past two years, 16-year-old Mackenzie decided it was time to take up the career

The Australian Government today launched a $60m wage subsidy trial providing regional and rural small businesses with generous incentives in apprentice wage subsidies.

The Australian Government today launched a $60m wage subsidy trial providing regional and rural small businesses with generous incentives in apprentice wage subsidies.

It may have taken longer than she expected but 21 year old Jayden Pashley is proud that she is now only a few months away from completing her industrial spray painting apprenticeship with local Bundaberg business, Bundy Auto Panels.

17 year old Jessie Cottell had plans to pursue a career in teaching but after learning about administration at school decided to sign up as a school based trainee. “I love learning new computer skills and definitely enjoying working around cars,” Jessie said. She works one day per week at Von Bibra Auto Village, Robina with a view to completing her training by the end of Year 12.

Gold Coast local Ethan Parish has recently signed up with Germancraft Cabinets through BUSY At Work and is enthusiastic about working in the cabinet making industry. “I like to use my hands and enjoy the crafting and creative side of the trade. I’m learning how to make the different components for the kitchens and I’m looking forward to being able to go out on site and help with the installations.” “All the staff are very supportive and I like the family environment here,” Ethan said.