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The Future of Ballarat's Skilled Workforce is in Local Businesses Hands

Ballarat has approximately 2900 apprentices and trainees completing an array of qualifications from building and construction to business services and administration providing our local youth with an opportunity for employment, maintaining Ballarat's skill levels and contributing to a vibrant economic economy. (Figure provided by Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, Government of Victoria, Victoria, Australia, 31 August, 2010)

BGT are currently running their annual Job Drive [October 25 - November 5] aimed at placing excellent young candidates aspiring to become apprentices or trainees into employment in and around Ballarat.

David Edwards, CEO of BGT commented that Ballarat business really need to act now and start planning for their staffing requirements for the New Year, as school is finishing for 2010. Students are actively registering their interest with BGT looking for local apprenticeships and traineeships.

Around 100 companies large and small in the Ballarat area currently benefit from employing apprentices and trainees through BGT. With a flexible solution to employing local staff, BGT provide a convenient option for employment with exceptional young candidates ready to take to the workforce. "Currently we have candidates who have completed pre-apprenticeship courses or have had work experience within their areas of interest," Mr Edwards commented.

"During our Job Drive we ask local businesses to evaluate their upcoming staffing requirements as we come into a busy Christmas period and the New Year. BGT are the apprentice and trainee specialists here in Ballarat and we would like to provide as many employment opportunities for our registered candidates as possible," he said.

There are many ways a local business may provide an opportunity for a young person into their business, full time, part time or be part of the School Based Apprenticeship or traineeship program, which provides paid employment to a youth during the school year.

If you are considering employing an apprentice or trainee or would like some further information please call BGT on 5333 1707.

BGT are able to provide a wide range of apprentices or trainees in any field with hundreds of local young candidates registered to begin a career within the Ballarat business arena. BGT is also a registered training organisation providing registered training courses to the local community.

Customised Trailer for Local Scouts

The local 1st Alfredton Scout Group received a new custom built trailer today (Tuesday 14th September) from BGT, built and designed by students completing their Engineering certificate.

BGT provided the labor and skills through their completing Certificate II in engineering students in constructing the trailer specifically made to suit the scout group's requirements.

Volunteer Scout Group Leader, Rick Smolenaers commented that the trailer would be used for particular camping programs for the group transporting tents, canoes, cooking equipment, a hot water service and oven, with the first trip planned in December to Merrimbula.

"The trailer is fantastic as it is secure, waterproof and designed to fit all of our gear we take away on our trips and with tandem wheels it can be towed easily and is more economical," sail Mr Smolenaers.

Gavin Gracie the Industry Skills Centre trainer commented that it is a job well done by the students and a valuable lesson in how we can work with other local community organizations in providing them needed equipment.

"By completing the trailer at BGT the students were given a ‘real' project to work on allowing them to apply their skills of mig welding, oxy cutting, painting, auto - electrical applications and assembly," Mr Gracie said.

"It also provided experience in getting the trailer to be compliant with road regulations and safety aspects." he added.

Billy-Jack Morgan a BGT student completing his Certificate II in engineering was part of the construction of the trailer; he commented that at the beginning that he was not confident and didn't know how to build a trailer.

"Where do you start?" he said. "Once the frame was built and I had more of an idea of the process I enjoyed working on the trailer."

BGT in most cases try to provide a realistic framework for students completing their Certificate II in engineering. In the past other projects included body work on cars, trailer maintenance, basic automotive maintenance and customised projects with the labor provided free in all instances.