Ministers highlight the power of apprenticeships and traineeships in Northern Tasmania

Joined by ASA General Manager Jarrod Cartwright and Tasmania State Operations Manager Naomi Walker, the ministerial delegation visited Next Phase Electrical in St Leonards and Youth Support Services in Prospect to see firsthand the impact apprenticeships and traineeships are having across key industries.

The first visit took place at Next Phase Electrical, where the group met business owner Robbie and apprentices Lily and Xander. Discussions focused on the value of apprenticeships in developing skilled tradespeople and supporting workforce growth in the residential construction sector.

The visit also highlighted the Federal Government's Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP), which provides practical support and incentives to apprentices and employers in priority occupations.

"It was a great opportunity to highlight the value of the Key Apprenticeship Program and the practical support and incentives available to help both apprentices and employers succeed throughout the apprenticeship journey," Ms Walker said.

The delegation then visited Youth Support Services, where they met four trainees undertaking qualifications in disability support. Three are completing a Certificate III in Individual Support, while one is working towards a Diploma qualification.

The trainees shared their employment journeys, what inspired them to enter the sector and the rewarding work they do supporting young Tasmanians living with disability. Their stories demonstrated the important role traineeships play in creating pathways into meaningful careers while helping address workforce needs in essential community services.

Walker said hearing directly from the trainees reinforced the value apprenticeships and traineeships bring to individuals, employers and communities.

"We heard firsthand about their employment journeys, what inspired them to pursue a traineeship, and the rewarding work they do supporting young Tasmanians," she said.

Minister Giles used the visits to highlight the importance of vocational education and training in addressing skills shortages and creating career opportunities across Australia. 

Building Tasmania's workforce of tomorrow 

For ASA, the visits provided an opportunity to showcase employers who are investing in the next generation of workers and creating positive outcomes for their communities. 

"At Apprenticeship Support Australia, we are passionate about helping employers access the support they need to grow and develop the next generation of skilled workers," Ms Walker said. 

"We were proud to stand alongside Next Phase Electrical and Youth Support Services as they shared their stories and showcased the important role they play in building Tasmania's future workforce." 

Interested in growing your workforce through an apprentice or trainee? Apprenticeship Support Australia can help you navigate available support, incentives and training pathways to build the skilled workforce your business needs.