Start building a career at apprenticeship and jobs expo
About 100 industry experts from a range of interesting fields will be taking part in the Central Coast Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Jobs Expo at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, on…
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Scholarships available for first year apprentices
First year apprentices on the Central Coast facing financial or personal hardship have an opportunity to be supported with a $15,000 scholarship to undertake their trade and study through a…
Record number of apprentices on Coast
The Central Coast now has 2,800 apprentices in training, the highest number on record, with more to come, Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has announced. Minister for Employment, Workforce, Small…
Schools encouraged to register for pathways program
A program to improve education and career outcomes for high school students may be expanded to Central Coast schools over the next two years, thanks to a $13.5M investment from…
Apprenticeship subsidy program to end in March
The Australian Government’s Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements (BAC) subsidy which offers employers up to 50 per cent of their trainee’s wage to be paid for 12 months, is expected to end…
No places for new apprentices at Council next year
Central Coast Council’s apprentice and undergraduate programs for 2021 have been put on hold as a result of its financial crisis and $89M deficit. As part of its Business Recovery…
Research shows value of apprenticeships
Business NSW Central Coast says new research on the value of apprenticeships for youth employment supports its calls for additional support for apprentices. Regional director Paula Martin said the National…
Weekly News 5@5
[Sept 11, 2020] This week’s top stories from the Central Coast: Marine Discovery Centre opening overshadowed by Deputy Premier’s ultimatum. Wamberal & Terrigal School upgrades. Leagues Club Park progress. Bateau…
Not all doom and gloom for apprentices
Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has hit back at claims by Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, that the Central Coast is facing a skills crisis due to the Federal Government’s…
28 young people join council’s undergraduate, trainee and apprentice programs
Central Coast Council has welcomed 28 young people to its staff as part of its popular Early Career Pathways Program. During their 12 months with Council, 15 university students will…
Free apprenticeships on offer
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, has said there will be an unprecedented level of support for apprentices in the 2018 State Budget, with the NSW…
Apprenticeships and traineeships available
With the end of the school year fast approaching, students in Year’s 10 and 12 are being encouraged to consider the range of apprenticeships and traineeships available through Central Coast…