Transform your workforce
Why have apprentices and trainees?
Breathe new life into your workplace by taking on an apprentice or trainee. Along with bringing a fresh perspective and innovative ideas, these eager-to-learn career seekers provide an opportunity for long-term staff members to impart their knowledge and skills, ensuring valuable occupational and industry knowledge is passed onto future generations.
You can future-proof your business and workforce needs by investing in customised and flexible training so that your apprentice or trainee develops the right skills and understanding for your business.
“Our partnership with NextGen Jobs has enabled our growing business to access, train and retain leading talent through a structured traineeship program. With further growth predicted, we need to utilise a variety of pathways to access local talent now to meet current and future workforce demands. The trainee program also has a real positive impact on the teams, as they bring in fresh and innovative ideas and our experienced team members enjoy passing on their knowledge.”
Carl Phillips, Head of Human Resources, Costa Group
Apprentices and trainees benefit your organisation
Investing in apprentices and trainees means investing in long-lasting relationships that foster employee loyalty and reduce turnover
Apprentices and trainees are trained to your organisation’s specific needs from the outset of their career and you have the chance to mentor your organisation’s future leaders
Create a positive impact on your community. These opportunities don’t just benefit people in the short term—they create long-term sustainable and meaningful careers that change people’s lives
The apprenticeship and traineeship model has been shown to contribute to lower youth unemployment, increased economic stability, and competitive advantage in the marketplace
Attract leading talent to your company at an earlier stage than traditional recruitment strategies
Create a culture of learning and development through the combination of workplace skills development and formal recognised training
“NextGen Jobs continues to provide high calibre entry level talent into many roles across our organisation, with the vast majority successfully completing and now building a long-term career within VicSuper. We partner with them on service, expertise and the value they bring to the table, plus their care and support of the trainees through their outstanding mentoring model.”
Joe Agius, State Manager Business Development, VicSuper
Myth
It’s simpler to just hire a graduate or someone who’s already done the job before. Having an apprentice or trainee is a hassle.
Truth
As well as bringing fresh energy and a diversity of backgrounds to your company, apprentices and trainees become highly specialised in your needs and processes. They’re invested in your company from the very beginning and are positioned to be the core of your workforce and its future leaders.
And as for “the hassle” of managing an apprenticeship or traineeship, that’s where we come in.
In a study of the costs and benefits associated with apprenticeship and traineeship programs, companies unanimously concurred that program benefits more than justified their costs.