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From stacking shelves to shaping a future in the shipyard

Just a few months ago, Cayde Duffy was stacking shelves at his local Woolworths, wondering where his working life was heading. Today, he spends his working days at one of Tasmania’s leading shipbuilders, surrounded by welders, fitters, electricians and fabricators constructing vessels ...

Finding her feet on the workshop floor

One thing you notice straight away about Bessie McKay is how comfortable and confident she seems in the workshop. Hands black with grease, sleeves rolled up, she looks right at home among the tools, cars and machinery at Co-Op Toyota in Hobart. But finding her feet in the industry didn’t ...

Finding a career that clicked

When Khai Bailey was finishing school, a career in engineering seemed like the obvious choice. Like other members of his family, he had an aptitude for maths and physics and expected to follow a similar path. But the 27-year-old Launceston local soon realised he was destined for other things. ...

Kicking Goals builds confidence on and off the pitch

When Ntwaling Aruje Kelly (better known as Kelly Mouse) heard IntoJobs was offering a program in collaboration with Melbourne City Football Club, he signed up on the spot. Kelly was football-obsessed while growing up in Kenya, so the Dandenong local needed little convincing. “If it involves ...

Passion and perseverance help craft a rewarding career

Determination, resilience and a passion for helping clients achieve their vision have helped South Australian cabinet maker Dana Koch complete her trade qualification after an extraordinary seven-year journey. Dana first began her apprenticeship with Reds Country Designs in 2014 while still ...

Finding direction through hands-on learning

When Keegin O’Halloran first enrolled in a school-based training pathway with Skill Hire, he wasn’t entirely sure where it might lead. A couple of years later, he’s finished at the top of his class, earned the trust of an employer, completed Year 12 and gained valuable industry ...