Testimonials
Employers
"Our Australian School-based Apprentice, Darryl Hughes, is perfect for our workshop. He is keen and knows what he wants and fits in well with our team. I have employed a lot of apprentices during the years and Darryl rates among the best. He is our first apprentice employed through the Australian Technical College - Gladstone Region and we'd like to employ one each year now."
Kym Foura
General Manager - Gladstone Motorworld
"The staff are friendly, courteous and helpful. I appreciate being able to speak to the staff in person, rather than at the end of the phone. I think the Australian School-based Apprenticeship initiative is excellent because it gives students a chance to get into the workforce while they finish Year 12."
David Grinter
David Grinter Plumbing
"The Australian School-based Apprenticeship program through the Australian Technical College - Gladstone Region enables us to view prospective apprentices through work experience before we sign them up. We recognise the importance of enabling students to finish Year 12 and this program provides for this. Our Australian School-based Apprentice, Shae Hamilton, has what it takes and the right attitude. It was obvious from the start that she was doing this for the right reasons. She is focused, goal driven and a quick learner. It is a win-win situation for all concerned."
Kerry Millard
Workshop Superintendent - Berg Engineering
"We have a great young diesel fitting Australian School-based Apprentice in Jordan Burns. He came to us with a family background in working with the family's yacht and he has the right attitude and physique for marine diesel fitting, which is one area of work that this business focuses on. The program allows Jordan to ease into the work situation, which is a good way to go. I would recommend this to others because we need more tradespeople, providing they are committed to the trade."
Bob Melvin
Manager - Gladstone Marine Centre & Commo's Diesel Services
Parents
"My son has only just started but I have been pleased with the way the Australian Technical College - Gladstone Region kept us informed along the way and found an apprenticeship in the trade area that my son really wanted. My son's employer, Moura Engineering, has been amazing and I thank them. This gives him the chance to do the hands-on work that he really enjoys while finishing school. We still have to see how the program at school will be adapted but so far things have been great."
Christine Lucht
Moura
"This program allows young people to ease their way into employment and a trade. The staff at the Australian Technical College - Gladstone Region are only too willing to help and I am thankful for their support. It's nice to get personalised service and have a face to put a name to. Sometimes it's hard being an employer and a parent but my son's apprenticeship in plumbing is going well. I am pleased with his progress and glad he gets the best of both worlds - schooling and work."
David Grinter
Parent and Employer
Students
"This has been my goal since Year 9 and I have worked hard to get to this point. I love what I am doing and know I have made the right career choice. I am focused on becoming the best fitter and turner I can become and feel fortunate to be working at Berg Engineering because it's a great place to work and a large enough company to learn a wide range of skills."
Shae
Australian School-based Apprentice
Fitter and Turner
Toolooa State High School/Berg Engineering
"I'd recommend an Australian School-based Apprenticeship through the Australian Technical College - Gladstone Region to other students. The selection and employment process is professionally handled and easy to follow. The program between school, the College and work is great. My study load is achievable and I am coping quite well. The great thing about this is that my trade certificate study and work, coupled with the subjects I am doing at school, will put me in a good position to gain university entrance down the track for when I pursue further studies to help my career. I thank NRG Gladstone Operating Services and the Australian Technical College - Gladstone Region for this opportunity."
Michael
Australian School-based Apprentice
Electrotechnology Systems Electrician
Toolooa State High School/NRG Operating Services, Gladstone