Why Hire an Apprentice or Trainee

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Industry Skills Gap Solutions

Australia’s rail and transport industries are facing critical skill shortages, driven by an aging workforce, rapid infrastructure expansion, and gaps in specialised training. These challenges have major impacts on businesses. At Connect Talent, we bridge this gap by engaging motivated Apprentices and Trainees in sustainable career pathways to help businesses meet demand.

Read on to find out how hiring an Apprentice or Trainee can work for your business…

Streamline Hiring with Ease

Experience the Advantage

Businesses of all sizes can benefit from collaborating with Connect Talent to engage Apprentices and Trainees. By eliminating the hidden business expenses and paperwork burdens of recruiting and employment, you are free to focus on your core business. Plus, our ability to leverage available Government grants, incentives, and funding, keeps our service costs low, allowing you to maximise your time and budget.

Benefits of Hiring Apprentices

Why Hire an Apprentice or Trainee

Employing an Apprentice or Trainee offers several advantages for your business. Apprentices are engaged, trainable and can be moulded to meet the specific needs of your organisation. They enhance efficiency and productivity by contributing to the workforce, often bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.

Investing in Apprentices fosters loyalty, as many choose to stay with their employers long-term. Additionally, apprenticeships benefit your existing staff by promoting team development and improving overall workplace dynamics.

Smart, Simple Apprentice and Trainee Recruitment

Connect Talent makes it easier and more cost-effective to bring Apprentices and Trainees into your workforce

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Future-Proof Your Workforce

Partner with Connect Talent to empower Australians to gain long-term careers in the rail and transportation industry by delivering sustainable career pathways. Together, we simplify workforce management—providing Apprentices and Trainees – and fostering long-term growth for both businesses and individuals.

Experience the Connect Talent difference—where your workforce challenges meet our tailored solutions.

What We Do

  • Recruit Trainees and Apprentices
  • Facilitate all GTO onboarding requirements and work with the host employer to complete required inductions
  • Coordinate training activities through partnered registered training organisation (RTO)
  • Manage formal training contracts
  • Provide safety and compliance support
  • Pay all wages and statutory costs
  • Monitor and support student progress throughout the Apprenticeship or Traineeship

What You Do

  • Provide host employer inductions and onboarding
  • Ensure the ongoing safety of Apprentices and Trainees
  • Provide onsite work activities that support training needs
  • Provide onsite mentoring and coaching
  • Review and approve hours worked
  • Confirm Apprentice or Trainee attendance at off-site training
  • Enable on-site progress visits by Connect Talent

Ready to Get Started?

Learn the simple steps to hiring an apprentice or trainee and bring fresh talent into your business. Get started now!

1300 117 778

hello@connecttalent.com.au

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