Poul Bottern (MBA Hons, GAICD) joined IntoWork Australia as Group CEO in 2012 having over 30 years’ experience in management and executive level roles across community, training and employment related services.
Poul has worked with the Board and Management Team in building IntoWork Australia into a large progressive employment, training, education and support provider with over 200 locations across Australia. He is actively involved in various forums and peak bodies, including his role as the President of the National Australian Apprenticeship Association, and attendance at the 2022 National Jobs and Skills Forum.
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Program giving early-school leavers a fresh start
Cain Hodson, 17, and Jeremiah Pickett, 16, from Joondalup, have found a new lease on life through Skill Hire’s TradeStart program. After leaving mainstream schooling early, feeling overwhelmed and disengaged, these young men have discovered a pathway to success and are now thriving in their pre-apprenticeship courses. TradeStart, offered by Skill Hire, part of the […]
Read MoreNextGen Skills celebrate apprentices heading to WorldSkills Championships
NextGen Skills, part of the IntoWork Group, is thrilled for its apprentices Keegan Ingham, Samuel Cain and Paddy Bresnihan-Delaney as they prepare to join 605 apprentices at the WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Competition. This prestigious biennial event spans three days and features 60 skills, bringing together the nation’s top vocational talent to compete for gold, […]
Read MoreKiwi apprentice finds global opportunities through Plumbing apprenticeship
Hamilton apprentice Keegan Calkin has discovered that plumbing is more than just fixing pipes and drains—it’s a global career with endless opportunities. Now in his fourth year of a dual trade apprenticeship, Keegan has moved from his family business to international competitions and humanitarian projects, broadening his skills and perspectives in ways he never imagined. […]
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