Local business recognised for strong apprenticeship record
18 October, 2023Boschetti is a finalist in the Australian Apprentice Employment Network (AEN) Awards Large Host Employer category.
ETU sounds alarm over severe skills shortfall
04 October, 2023The Electrical Trades Union has warned that Australia's energy transition is doomed without aggressive action to recruit more apprentices.
2500 Vic electricians complete CPD
30 August, 2023More than 2500 electrical workers have completed new continuing professional development requirements as part of their licence renewal.
Powerline training opportunity in SA
29 August, 2023SA Power is opening up an accelerated powerline training program for electricians, with applications closing 10 September.
Essential Energy launches apprenticeship recruitment campaign
07 August, 2023To help meet a growing demand for renewable energy skills, the electricity distributor has embarked on its largest apprenticeship recruitment drive in more than 15 years.
Qld opens first SuperGrid for energy workers
31 May, 2023The Palaszczuk government has officially opened the first Queensland SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone.
R U OK? creates campaign for young apprentices
16 May, 2023Mateship is the focus of a new mental health campaign for apprentices and trainees.
Union welcomes support for workers affected by energy transition
09 May, 2023The national Net Zero Authority will help workers in emissions-intensive sectors to access new employment and skills.
Vic safety body celebrates first electrician to complete new mandatory training
02 May, 2023Energy Safe Victoria has renewed the electrical licence of the first electrician to complete the new Continuing Professional Development program.
Fully funded training for electrical designers
06 March, 2023Transport for NSW is offering an Electrical Designer in Training program, available to electrical engineering students looking for a career in preparing designs for traffic signals and lighting projects.
Electrical apprentices eligible for govt funding
29 November, 2022Electricians are among the 75 high-priority occupations included in the federal government's Australian Apprenticeships Priority List.
Qld's $23m renewable energy training facility
18 October, 2022The Queensland Government has launched a training facility to give workers the skills they will need for the thousands of jobs to be created under its Energy and Jobs Plan.
Why an electrical skills plan is vital for Australia
07 September, 2022The Electrical Trades Union has formed an alliance with leading industry groups and key stakeholders to develop a new skills plan it says is crucial to the nation's energy transition.
Big opportunity for electrical apprentices in SA
06 September, 2022SA Power Networks has commenced advertising for an intake of 69 new powerline and electrical apprentices in early 2023 and will also expand its trainee intake to include a new cadetship category.
Scholarship to propel next gen of female electrical engineers
31 August, 2022Jemena has partnered with Monash University to offer an annual scholarship for a female student in a bid to encourage more women to pursue electrical engineering careers.
