The MyGreenGenz.com.au website enables school students, school coordinators and employers to be up with the latest Australian School-based Apprenticeships information and services according to Steve Wyborn, National Business Development Manager for Sarina Russo Apprenticeship Services.
A wealth of tradition and old-world charm inspired skateboarder and graphic artist Luke Newman to take up a barber apprenticeship. Mr Newman, who works at the Morningside Barbership, developed a love for the traditional barbershop during a skateboard safari in the United States.
Some industries are difficult for women to break into. Historically, boilermaking has been a male-dominated career. Often a trailblazer is needed, and Mandy Van Ee is certainly one of those. Sharp Welding owner Lee Sharp says Van Ee is blazing a successful trail for other women into this metalworking trade.
Four local apprentices are setting sail on a new career after being hired by local Bundaberg ship builder Coral Coast Marine Construction according to Mr Chris Kettle from Industry Consultant Sarina Russo Apprenticeship Services. Mr Kettle said an Australian Apprenticeship is a first-rate career option which will deliver professional, financial and personal rewards.
Female boildermakers are a rare breed and Mandy Van Ee is blazing a successful trail for other women in the male dominated trade. Lee Sharp, owner of Sharp Welding at Capalaba, says he wishes he could have two or three more apprentices like Mandy.
Employers are now faced with the massive challenge of generational diversity which has its own set of opportunities and challenges according to Janet Vallino, National Staff Learning and Development Manager at Sarina Russo Job Access.