All the latest news from across the Ai Group Apprentice & Trainee Centre network.

We are excited to announce Robert Than as our Apprentice of the Month for February 2025! Robert, currently in his 2nd stage of his electrical apprenticeship has demonstrated outstanding technical ability, dedication, and problem-solving skills throughout his journey to date, making him a deserving recipient of this recognition. Over the past four months, Robert has […]

Ahead of International Women’s Day on Saturday, the Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre (Ai Group ATC) is highlighting the power of mentorship in shaping the careers of women in trades. An apprentice in a program supported by the Ai Group ATC said the care and guidance she had received from her mentor had given her the […]

The journey of an apprentice is not always smooth sailing. While many employers provide excellent training environments, there are still cases where apprentices face significant challenges that threaten their ability to complete their qualifications. This is where Group Training Organisations (GTOs) or ‘Apprentice Employment Agents’ step in, ensuring that apprentices receive the support and structure […]

Congratulations to Logan Wilson, Blake Sloan, and Ayden Morris-Burney on completing their Mechanical Engineering qualifications! Their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout their apprenticeships have been outstanding. We are thrilled that all three have secured full-time employment at Marand Precision Engineering in Moorabbin, Melbourne. A huge thank you to Marand Precision Engineering for their ongoing […]

Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre (ATC) is excited to announce our participation in the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit on March 18, 2025, at the Sydney International Convention Centre. This premier event will bring together over 1,000 industry and sustainability leaders to explore the latest advancements in intelligent buildings, resilient infrastructure, and smart industries. As […]

The Take 5 is a useful personal pre-task risk assessment that allows workers to identify and control hazards before starting a work task. What are the five steps of the Take 5? What is the hierarchy of control? The hierarchy of control is a system for managing workplace hazards, which ranks risk controls from the […]

Payments of up to $5200 a year to help cover the costs of hiring an apprentice are now available for eligible small and medium-sized businesses.   SMEs that haven’t hired an apprentice in the past two years are encouraged to apply for funding through the Australian Government’s new Group Training Organisation (GTO) Reimbursement Program.  The program aims to make […]

We are thrilled to announce Megan McAloney as our Apprentice of the Month for January 2025! Megan’s dedication, technical skill, and growth have made her a standout apprentice, earning well-deserved recognition for her exceptional achievements. Throughout her apprenticeship with our host JCV Tooling, Megan has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to her training, excelling particularly in […]

We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Amber Saddington, a welding apprentice who has been making remarkable strides in her career. Amber, currently completing her Certificate III in Fabrication, and hosted to Alstom was recently honoured with the Kaizen Award at Alstom’s Dandenong site. The Kaizen Award, an internal recognition program, was presented […]

For Robert Tran The Vinh Than, the path to an electrical apprenticeship has been challenging — but worth it.  Like many children of migrant families, Robert, whose parents hail from Vietnam, faced cultural pressure to pursue a university degree, traditionally seen as the only way to achieve a high-paying and satisfying career.   After school, he […]

Congratulations to Josiah Lanthois – Ai Group ATC’s Apprentice of the Month for December! Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is delighted to recognise Josiah Lanthois as our Apprentice of the Month for December 2024. Josiah is a 4th-year electrical apprentice hosted to Mayfield Industries, where he has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, a strong work […]

Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre (Ai Group ATC), are thrilled to welcome Madisen, who recently started her Engineering Mechanical Apprenticeship at ARB, a renowned name in 4WD automotive manufacturing. Madisen’s recently commenced at ARB’s Manufacturing facility in Kilsyth Victoria. Having previously worked with ARB, Madisen discovered her interest in engineering and decided to pursue […]

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