With over 40 years of experience in the industry, NextGen Skills is the largest trainer and employer of plumbing and painting apprentices in Western Australia. NextGen Skills training programs cater to all levels, from school-based pre-apprenticeships and full-time pre-apprenticeships for school leavers and career changers, all the way through to offering advanced training courses for tradespeople looking to upskill.
NextGen Skills rebranded in January 2025, in line with our innovative training and employment programs designed for the next generation of Western Australia’s plumbing and painting industries.
We’re proudly part of the IntoWork Group and together, we’re stronger, more resourceful and better equipped to empower individuals and communities nationwide.
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Tilly’s time to shine
When Tilly Mclauchlan’s name was read out at AGA’s graduation and awards night as the recipient of the Resilience Award, she was gobsmacked. “I cried in front of everyone,” Tilly said. “I was dumbfounded. I could not believe it. Everyone I’ve met is as truly deserving of that as I am.” It wasn’t long ago […]
Read MoreFrom rock bottom to a future full of promise
When Amanda Simons first connected with MRAEL’s Parent Pathways program, she was trying to rebuild a life that had run off course. After experiencing addiction for more than a decade, the Mackay mum of two had reached a point where she knew something had to change. “I was just fed up with it,” Amanda said. […]
Read MoreWhen perseverance pays off
We don’t always see the effort that goes into completing an apprenticeship. And we don’t often hear about the challenges an apprentice may face along the way. Conor George’s journey offers one example of what it can take to see an apprenticeship through. After four and a half years of learning his trade, honing his […]
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