Australian Apprentices (including trainees) can help unlock the potential of your business by bringing fresh talent and innovative perspectives, to help you stay one step ahead in today’s competitive landscape.
Apprentices not only bring enthusiasm, they offer a cost-effective solution to combat skills shortages in the market. They’re eager to learn and adapt, allowing you to shape their skills to fit your business’ unique needs and values.
Investing in apprenticeships means cultivating a dedicated workforce that drives long-term growth and success. Harnessing all that energy and loyalty is a great way to ensure your business stays one step ahead.
The benefits for your business
Build and develop a skilled workforce
A new generation of talent will help future-proof your business.
Improve productivity
Bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to your workplace to remain innovative and competitive.
Upskill your current staff
Apprenticeships and traineeships offer a cost-effective solution to develop your existing team.
Train an employee your own way
Teach them the skills and knowledge in a way that best suits your business.
Increase staff morale and retention
Reduce your recruitment costs, increase leadership opportunities and build a long-term succession plan.
Potential access to financial incentives
Employing an apprentice or trainee may also attract financial incentives for your business.
What employers say
91% agree apprentices fill skills shortages
89% agree apprenticeships provide opportunities for existing staff to develop
86% agree apprentices bring new energy to a workplace
Source: MEGT Persona and Profiling Research, July 2024
Hear from employer Melissa of Border Crane Consultants
The Border Crane Consultants team was thrilled to welcome Chloe, a mature-aged engineering apprentice. Director Melissa said: “In an industry where there’s been long term skills shortages, our philosophy is that if we can’t find the skill, we train the skill.”
What apprenticeships can my business offer?
There’s almost no limit to the different types of Australian Apprenticeships (including traineeships) your business can offer.
Apprenticeships usually last three or four years and are generally offered in trades like construction, cookery, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, electrical, plumbing, hair and beauty, and more.
Traineeships usually last one or two years in sectors such as information technology, business, retail, health, childcare, and more.
Employers need to consider what skills they can teach, how much training is required, and if they can offer an apprentice the appropriate supervision.
Looking for your next apprentice?
While many Australians start their working life as an apprentice or trainee, many others complete their qualification to upskill within their chosen profession or reskill and change career path.
How MEGT can help
As Australia’s apprenticeship experts, MEGT has helped over 1.5 million Australians into work and supported over 250,000 businesses to find the talent they need.
If you’re ready to sign-up a new apprentice get in touch with your local Apprenticeships Field Consultant to chat.
Contact us today to find out more!
