Australian School-Based Apprenticeships
What is a School-Based Appreticeship?
- A unique opportunity for Year 10 - 12 Students to begin preparing themselves for a career in the workforce while still at High School.
- Allows students to receive on-the-job training in an industry area gaining a nationally recognised vocational education and training qualification.
- GTE in partnership with Schools, Students and Local Businesses provide valuable expertise, knowledge and coordination of traineeships to ensure a brighter future for our youth, industry and the wider community.
How does it work?
- Students are enrolled full-time at school and they work part-time with a Host Employer
- A School Based Apprentice combines paid work with schooling
- Apprentices are required to work a minimum of 8 hours per week in the workplace, through the 1 to 2 year duration of the traineeship.
Benefits for students
- Apprentices earn while they learn and enjoy a steady income while still at school.
- Apprentices will achieve formal and industry recognised training qualifications, and also get experience in the workforce as a real employee, not just someone on work experience.
- School Based Apprenticeships help students make informed career choices earlier, giving them a head start for a promising future.
- On-the-job training
- Self confidence
- Communication skills
- Increased competitiveness in the job market
- Provides a great springboard to apprenticeships and further study.
There really is no better way to try out a job or industry and assess your career options. Contact your school coordinator or GTE to get started!
- Employers can help young people make the transition from school to the workplace by hosting a School Based Trainee.
- By using GTE, businesses are able to address national and local skill shortages, industry needs, and improve standards.
- Provides flexible and cost effective employment options
Find out how you can be involved by contacting GTE. Raise the profile of your business and create stronger community links. These young people are your industry's future.