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Job Commitment Bonus payments for young Australians
Young Australians who remain in a job and off welfare payments for 12 months or more may be eligible for up to $6500 in incentive payments under the Australian Government’s Job Commitment Bonus...
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New Training Ombudsman for Queensland
The Queensland Government has recently established an independent Training Ombudsman as part of its plan to focus on quality training and the vocational educational and training (VET) sector in...
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Important funding update for WA employers
The new financial year is here which means new funding announcements from the WA Government. The Construction Training Fund The Construction Training Fund aims to support training programs to help...
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Important wage update from the Fair Work Commission
Each year, the Fair Work Commission reviews the national minimum wage and pay rates under awards. The following changes have taken affect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July: Minimum...
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Strata and Property Managers are hot property
Upskill your staff to stay one step ahead of the market With the residential property market booming, we know that now is the right time to capitalise on the growing demand for Strata and Property...
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Darcy gives his career a kickstart
When MEGT apprentice Darcy Meehan was in Year 10, he was signed into a school-based traineeship, undertaking Certificate III in Agriculture on his family’s property – Timvale Cattle Company – in...
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Drug and alcohol use in the workplace – the facts you need to know
Did you know: Drug and alcohol use costs Australian workplaces an estimated $6 billion per year in lost productivity. Recent research has estimated that 2.5 million working days are lost annually due...
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The future is clear for top glass and glazing apprentice
MEGT was proud to sponsor the AGGA State Apprentice of the Year Award as part of GA17 – AGGA’s Annual Conference. We’re also proud to congratulate MEGT apprentice, Ayrton Sarre who was the South...
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New guides to help apprentices get off to a good start
Good news for employers – the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has launched two new guides to assist you and your apprentices to understand your rights and obligations in the workplace. After a recent audit...
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Congratulations Vikings Group – ACT Medium Employer of the Year!
Congratulations to the Vikings Group for taking out the ACT Medium Employer of the Year award at the ACT Training Awards, held on Thursday 31 August in Canberra. The Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union and...
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There’s never been a better time to train your team
Share Get the skills your team needs for less! A range of funded apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications are available now to help local businesses develop their workforce, and local workers...
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Is your salon keeping up with the trends?
Share To meet the demand for talented, highly-skilled barbers, a specialised barbering apprenticeship qualification is now available. This means your new and existing stylists can get the skills they...
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Brandon finds a sure way forward
At 22, Brandon Allen was a long-term unemployed jobseeker working to overcome many personal issues so that he could gain employment. L-R: Mahir Ozdilek – MEGT Apprenticeships Field Consultant; Brandon...
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The Games are coming!
Share Get the dream team your business needs to succeed. In April 2018, the Gold Coast will host the Commonwealth Games – the largest sporting event Australia will see this decade. Now is the perfect...
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Important information for TAS employers
At the start of the 2017/18 financial year, the TAS Government announced new funding for eligible Tasmanian employers. Effective 1 July 2017, Tasmanian employers who employ eligible apprentices,...
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A strong support network paves the way for success
As a first-year apprentice, not having a very extensive support network outside of work can be tough. That’s why apprentice Sean Escanilla connected with MEGT’s mentoring service for extra assistance...
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From up, up and away to location, location, location!
During her hugely successful five-year career as a cabin crew member with Virgin Australia, Isabel Pilbeam won a Virgin Ambassador Award and was a CEO Award nominee. Now Isabel is using her...
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Meet Bridget – MEGT and Integrity Business College trainee
My name is Bridget, and I am currently employed by MEGT and undertaking a Certificate III in Business through a traineeship. After finishing year 12 VCE last year, I was lost as to what I wanted to...
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Share The Queensland Government have just announced they are extending their Youth Boost Payment initiative for a further six months, with applications now closing 30 June 2018. What is the Youth...
View ArticleStaying safe over the summer holidays
Share Summer is here! We’ve prepared some simple safety tips to help you stay safe over Christmas and still enjoy your holidays: Holiday driving Have your car serviced and prepare an emergency pack...
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