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The world is her stage…
Cody Young, an MEGT trainee, is a finalist for Miss World Australia (MWA) from Victoria. Cody began her traineeship as on Office Administrator for Halcyon Knights, while studying for her Cert IV in...
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6 tips to get the job you want
You can do it — landing the job you want is possible. The key is to show you have both the relevant skills and ability to do the job, and will contribute positively to the work environment. A survey...
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How do you solve a problem like finding skilled admin staff?
Many small businesses struggle to attract skilled administration staff due to the cost of employing experienced people and the perceived lack of career progression for candidates. As a leading trainee...
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Subsidised training and fee free scholarships
The training and education landscape is constantly changing. Significant changes to vocational education and training (VET) funding have recently been introduced in NSW, ACT and SA which could have an...
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First-time business owner? Reduce your recruitment risk
Access to business knowledge and expertise and very low-cost recession-proof staffing has always been available with one of the best-kept secrets: Group Training. Group Training Organisations(GTO)...
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It’s National Skills Week
MEGT Australia supports and celebrates National Skills Week dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning. It focuses on enabling all Australians to gain a greater understanding...
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Tasmanian Training Awards success for MEGT
MEGT Institute came out a double winner at the Tasmanian Training Awards on Friday night, scooping the awards for Small Training Provider of the Year and for Industry Collaboration in conjunction with...
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Need to focus on core business activities? A trainee can help
What is a trainee? Trainees are trained in vocational areas, such as office administration, information technology and tourism. Traineeships generally take between twelve to twenty-four months to...
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First day on the job
Well done. You’ve landed a job. So, now what can you expect on your first day? It is quite normal to be nervous on your first day of work — and for some days after — until you get familiar with your...
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Help your apprentice or trainee complete their training
Most of the apprentices you hire are young people, taking their first steps into the professional world. Their employment with you may define their future work ethics and how they map out their career...
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Jessica on her way to become a Future Leader in Printing
Australian apprenticeships leading to successful outcomes both for the business and trainees is something MEGT endeavours to achieve daily! Jessica McAuley, who works as a Digital Printer trainee at...
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Brodie wins 2015 NSW Apprentice of the Year
Brodie Oakes, MEGT Apprentice has won the NSW Apprentice of the Year at the 2015 NSW Training Awards last night. A thirst for “understanding how things work” runs in the Oakes family, and with...
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Dylan’s world-class skills makes him a top tradie
Dylan Di Martino, an MEGT apprentice, recently won the Bronze in the Plumbing & Heating category, for representing Australia at the 2015 WorldSkills Competition in Brazil. The WorldSkills...
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MEGT- helping link young footballers with jobs
John Mercieca and the MEGT team were at the Victorian Amateur Football League (VAFA) under 19’s grand final this weekend, as Old Xaverians took on St. Bernards. We weren’t just there as spectators...
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The third Real Stories Real Achievements video series is out now! Produced by the Australian Training Awards, the third Real Stories Real Achievements instalment releases 19 new videos to the previous...
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Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) Project
MEGT’s Indigenous Apprenticeship and Traineeship Network (IATN) is proud to partner with Rail Freight Company, Aurizon in a training and employment program based in Rockhampton, Queensland. This...
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Nathan engineers winning formula
Nathan Grudgings, an MEGT apprentice working with Qenos Pty Ltd. is in the running for the 2015 NSW & ACT Group Training Awards, in the Apprentice of the Year category. Career choice Nathan’s...
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NSW gives trades training a boost
NSW Minister for Skills John Barilaro recently announced the NSW Government’s $10 million initiative that will provide a platform for more students to access training and include greater support for...
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Robert’s remarkable apprenticeship journey
It has been a remarkable journey for Robert Woodard who has recently completed his Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical apprenticeship and has progressed to become a fully trained and qualified...
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Mental Health
At any given time about one in five Australians is experiencing a mental health condition. Like any health condition, a person’s mental health can impact their ability to work safely. What is a mental...
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