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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Refrigeration, air-conditioning and the power of positive thinking
Riley Sullivan was about a year into an air-conditioning and refrigeration apprenticeship when he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. After feeling a ‘bit off’, tests revealed his kidneys were functioning at just four per cent. Within days, he began dialysis treatment that would continue for the next five months. What followed were months of […]
Read MoreSEA helps Yayan bring Indonesian flavour to South Australia
When Yayan Rahayani began exploring the idea of starting her own business, it came from something deeply personal. After almost 20 years in Australia, she still missed the food, culture and sense of connection she had grown up with in Indonesia. Living in South Australia, she found access to Indonesian groceries was limited, and began […]
Read MoreFrom remote beginnings to a place to call home
Jaymie Richards lives in the small regional community of Mount Mary, about 145 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 36, local employment opportunities are limited and housing challenges can make it difficult for young people to secure a stable future. While determined to build a life in the region he knows and loves, […]
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