Why Hiring an Apprentice or Trainee Is a Smart Move for Your Business – Any Time of Year
Thinking about hiring an apprentice or trainee? There’s never a bad time to invest in growing your team and building future talent. Here’s why apprenticeships and traineeships are a win for businesses all year round:
1. A Constant Stream of Candidates
School leavers, career changers, and people looking for hands-on experience are available throughout the year. Whether it’s recent graduates, individuals taking a gap year, or those seeking a new career path, there’s always a pool of motivated candidates ready to learn and contribute.
2. Flexible Start Dates
Apprenticeships and traineeships aren’t tied to a single start date. Training providers like TAFE NSW offer multiple enrolment periods, so you can onboard when it suits your business needs. This flexibility means you don’t have to wait for a specific season to grow your team.
3. Fill Skills Gaps Quickly
If your business needs extra support in areas like administration, IT, hospitality, or trades, apprenticeships and traineeships provide a practical solution. You can train someone to meet your exact requirements while they gain nationally recognised qualifications.
4. Cost-Effective Workforce Development
Hiring apprentices and trainees is an affordable way to build capability. You benefit from enthusiastic team members while contributing to workforce development in your industry.
Why Partner With Skillset?
Skillset is a registered Group Training Organisation (GTO) and the largest employer of apprentices and trainees in our region. We make the process simple by handling the administration and compliance, so you can focus on your business.
Here’s what we do for you:
- Recruitment: We source and screen candidates.
- Training Coordination: We manage enrolments with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
- Payroll & Administration: We handle payroll, leave planning, and workers’ compensation.
- Workplace Safety: We provide WH&S advice and support.
- Mentoring: We support apprentices and trainees to ensure success.
With 81% of Skillset apprentices and trainees completing their training—well above the national average of 55%—you can trust us to deliver results.
Ready to Grow Your Team?
If you’d like more information about hiring an apprentice or trainee, click the “Contact Us” button at the top right of our website and one of our consultants will be in touch.
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