Nimble News 7th May 2025
- fftitc
- May 6
- 4 min read
Have you thought about hiring an apprentice or trainee but are unsure of what to do, or just simply haven’t had time to progress it?
Apprentices and trainees provide industry with long term stability and a workforce that is trained to the latest standards. They are a custom-built workforce! Hiring an apprentice can be a great investment for your business and gives you the opportunity to guide and mentor the next generation of workers.
If you are unsure of what to do, don’t worry – there is heaps of information on the FFTITC Website. If you have been putting it off, hopefully this will motivate you to go ahead with your recruitment.
What are Apprenticeships and Traineeships? This has a lot of information – the benefits of hiring an apprentice, what’s involved, the costs plus links to information on government incentives.
Who can help you? There are organisations that can help source your future staff member, assist you in setting up the apprenticeship and also help mentor and support the apprentice while they are working with you.
FairWork Ombudsman’s Guide to taking on an apprentice This is a very practical guide that will help you understand your obligations and the various steps in recruitment.
Need some further assistance?
The FFTITC team is very knowledgeable about apprenticeships and traineeships. If you still need some assistance, please give us a call on 08 9361 2800 or email us at admin@fftitc.com.au
Here is a collection of news that we get from our network that we think you'll want to know about. We hope you enjoy.
This research aims to shed light on the factors influencing successful job placements for young Australians and offer insights into the barriers and opportunities they encounter.
In February, The Report on Government Services (RoGS) was released which provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. Section 5 of the report focuses on VET.
The Cook Government's commitment to fee-free and low-fee training, combined with its record investment in WA TAFE colleges, is helping hundreds of Kimberley students at North Regional TAFE (NRT's) Broome campus skill up for local job opportunities.
Applications are open for young people who are VET training in agriculture or horticulture. The Scholarships which include $9000 travel grants to travel overseas for industry experience as well as professional development workshops, networking opportunities and mentoring.
The West Kimberley Careers Expo is a unique opportunity for YOU AS students and job seekers to learn about industry, careers and future pathways. This Expo will allow you to connect with potential employers and understand local and further afield career opportunities.
A new mandatory information standard was introduced on 3 May 2024.
The standard aims to reduce the risk of death and injury from toppling furniture.
ASQA’s Quality and Program Support branch, discuss transitions arrangements including what ASQA mean by transition, their broad approach to transition and the implications for providers.
Attraction and retention of a skilled workforce is a key priority for businesses. Skills Insight is looking to produce a web-based collection of tools and resources that will help industry to attract and retain their workforce.
Join the online event dedicated to understanding intellectual disabilities and fostering an inclusive workplace. Hear from several speakers as they discuss intellectual disabilities, workplace adaptation, and the power of diversity in the workplace.
For employers who are looking for staff: Swan Jobs Expo 2025
The Swan Jobs Expo 2025 is your chance to connect with motivated jobseekers and future employees. To register click either of the locations: Ellenbrook May 29. Midland June 5.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) asks residents in the southern Perth suburb of Bibra Lake and surrounds to be on the lookout for the invasive pest, African black sugar ant.
Great video highlighting the technology being used in the WA cattle industry. Mandora’s automated water medication system saves time and money that would normally be spent distributing truckloads of loose lick to cattle around the station. Pretty impressive!
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s old website has gone to live on a farm and their new one has lots of good information and current news.
We hope this has been of some assistance.
Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council
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