Refugees and migrants come to Australia with a wealth of skills, experience and aspirations; however, they face multiple barriers when trying to apply these within the Australian labour market. IntoWork Group CEO Poul Bottern discusses the specialist programs, such as Mas’s Supporting Migrant Women into Employment that are helping break down those barriers.
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Laying the foundations for a successful career in the trades
When Henry Pilmer first lent a hand to his neighbour Michael at the age of 14, he had no idea it would shape his future career. Four years later, the 18-year-old is close to completing his bricklaying apprenticeship and already has his sights set on running his own business. “One afternoon I went over and […]
Read MoreJackson comes full circle with Skill Hire
At 28, Jackson has already built the kind of trades career many people spend decades working towards. After completing his bricklaying apprenticeship with support from Skill Hire (part of the IntoWork Group), he now runs his own business and is helping the next generation of tradespeople kickstart their own career. His current fourth-year apprentice Mason […]
Read MoreNew Skill Hire training model gives apprentices more time on the tools
Skill Hire is changing the way bricklaying and carpentry apprentices are trained and assessed, with a new Blended Learning Model designed to keep apprentices on site and make training more closely reflect the realities of the workplace. The model combines practical on-the-job experience with self-paced online learning, regular trainer site visits and a more flexible […]
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