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Thursday, 23 Feb 2012

About WPC Group Apprenticeships & Traineeships

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WPC Group Ltd is a not-for-profit group training organisation (GTO) specialising in the employment and training of apprentices and trainees. Established in Victoria in 1982, WPC Group (Work Place Connect) are recognised as one of Australia's leading GTO's with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. WPC Group employ more than 500 apprentices & trainees and work with more than 200 host employers across a broad range of industry sectors.


For employers who need an apprentice or trainee

Whether you are looking to employ a single apprentice, staff a large project or employ an entire workforce, WPC Group have the expertise to tailor practical, flexible, innovative and cost effective staffing solutions for you! We offer expert advice, guidance and support delivered by consultants who understand your industry and who are committed to achieving the best possible staffing solutions for your business.

In a nutshell, WPC Group employs apprentices and trainees to meet your skills needs. We then place them in your business. We will mentor them through their apprenticeship training and handle payroll, workcover, superannuation and other administrative requirements. You gain the benefit of having an apprentice contribute to building the future skills needs of your business and industry. WPC Group monitors and manages them for the full length of their training and provides regular training progress reports.

WPC Group grew its business with a focus on making it easy for employers. If you need an apprentice or trainee urgently, our friendly staff can assist you. We have apprentices and trainees ready to start in business, hospitality, chef, automotive, mechanic, horticulture and landscaping. We also have apprentices ready to go in many other industries. So try us… we'd love to hear from you!

You're welcome to contact us at your nearest office (Melbourne 1300 656 461, Sydney 1300 760 099 or Brisbane 1300 311 272). Alternatively you can fill out our quick and easy online form. Which ever way suits you best, our friendly staff are ready to assist you.

 


For job and career seekers interested in completing an apprenticeship or traineeship

WPC Group offers specialist industry consultants who provide expert career advice, support and guidance throughout the course of your training and employment – a mentor who will work with you to ensure you successfully gain the practical and theoretical experience that apprenticeships and traineeships provide.

WPC Group offer 100’s of career options in a variety of industries. Please browse through some of our apprenticeship and traineeship career options or learn more about apprenticeships and traineeships for: Automotive & Engineering, Business and Government, Hospitality, Building & Construction, Horticulture & Environment Australian Indigenous Apprenticeships and Green Jobs.

As a WPC Group apprentice, you receive an opportunity to start your career, earn an income and provide a pathway to continued employment or further training and education. You'll enjoy earning while you learn and receive a nationally recognised certificate or qualification. A working environment where you can learn all aspects of the apprenticeship or traineeship and get the hands on experience you need for a real career.

A dedicated consultant from WPC Group will make sure you're enrolled at TAFE and be there to help guide you through your apprenticeship or traineeship. WPC Group will assist you with your TAFE fees and in some industries, you may also be eligible for an Apprentice Trade bonus.

You're welcome to visit our current apprenticeship Vacancies. You can choose to submit an online apprenticeship or traineeship application by completing a few easy steps or contact your nearest office (Melbourne 1300 656 461, Sydney 1300 760 099 or Brisbane 1300 311 272) to speak to our friendly recruitment team.