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

The Gold Coast Titans NRL Women’s team is backing a mentoring program run by Ai Group to support women in Queensland’s manufacturing industry.  The Women in Manufacturing Mentoring Program, a joint initiative with the Queensland Government, helps young women in school and new entrants to manufacturing build confidence, develop their careers and expand their networks.   Eligible […]

Our Apprentice of the Month for August is Michaela Smith! Michaela, who commenced her apprenticeship in January 2022 in Mechanical Fitting, has been recognised for her enthusiasm and willingness to learn in the workplace. She is in the second stage of her apprenticeship with host company AVK Wang in Wangaratta, central Victoria. Her supervisor, Michael Dalbrum, […]

Our Apprentice of the Month for June is Jake Dibben! Our Apprentice of the Month for July is Jake Dibben. Since commencing his apprenticeship in January 2021, Jake has grown and developed impressive skills and knowledge. The 20-year-old is hosted to Foamex, an Australian-made and owned company based in Edinburgh, South Australia. Jake has been fortunate to […]

Ai Group (ATC) apprentices hosted to Bombardier had the honour of meeting Victoria’s Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney MP, last month.   Rachel Ng, Sally Mustang, Shi Ling and Daniel Thielhaber are all taking part in aviation maintenance training at Bombardier’s Melbourne Service Centre.   Ai Group Apprentice & Trainee Centre (Ai Group ATC) rose to the challenge when […]

The Easter, Christmas and New Year periods are popular times for many host employers to shutdown their operations. During these times, host employers may require their own employees to take a period of leave. This request may extend to Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre apprentices and trainees. The Fair Work Commission has significantly varied […]

Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre (Ai Group ATC) has shown it’s ahead of the game when it comes to safety by providing welding apprentices with top-of-the-range protective helmets.   In a move that benefits both apprentice and host company, Ai Group is supplying helmets fitted with a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) System to ensure its […]

In May 2022, Sally Mustang submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in Ai Group’s Women in STEM project. Eleven months later, she  was launching her dream career and commencing a Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) with Bombardier. The STEM sector that Sally wanted to investigate was advanced technology and Industry 4.0. Sally decided to […]

Our Apprentice of the Month for June is Tia Gutteridge! A second-year apprentice in Mechanical Fitting working at Global Pumps Group in Adelaide, Tia has been recognised for her outstanding work and fantastic attitude, shortly after receiving an award from her host company for her dedication to safety in the workplace.   Tia’s workshop supervisor, […]

Our Apprentice of the Month for May is Tanieka Clinkers! When it came to nominating a trainee of the month for May, we couldn’t go past rising Ai Group ATC star Tanieka Clinkers. We are thrilled with how Tanieka has settled into her traineeship, and her colleagues have been so impressed with her drive and […]

Sunday will be Samantha Cole’s first Mother’s Day without her mum.  While the thought fills her with sadness, the aged care trainee takes comfort in knowing how proud her mother would be that her sudden illness and death inspired Samantha to pursue a long-held dream to embark on a career in health.   “I’ve always had […]

Manufacturing workers keen to develop their skills and knowledge are being encouraged to apply for scholarships of up to $10,000.  The support payments, part of Manufacturing Skills Australia’s Industry Development Fund, are available to people working or studying at any level in Australian manufacturing and passionate about innovation.  Eligible industries include:  metal, engineering and boating; aerospace; process […]

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