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Article by Philip Ashley Young people are much less interested in starting an apprenticeship than they used to. In addition, only around 55% of apprentices actually complete an apprenticeship, and 77% of all workplace complaints come from apprentices. Despite throwing over a billion dollars at it, the apprenticeship system is [...]
Benefits of Training Apprentices
A Commercial Contractor’s View It's truly refreshing to hear about companies that value their apprentices and recognise their potential impact not just on the business but also on the community at large. Apprenticeships can be incredibly beneficial for both parties involved when approached with the right mindset. Not only do [...]
2024 Federal Budget’s apprentice and trainee incentives
The 2024 Federal Budget’s investment to support the employment of more apprentices and trainees has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. The Australian Government is providing an additional $265.1 million over four years [...]
The Australian Select Timbers Difference
Over the last ten years, prefinished engineered timber flooring has become the fastest growing flooring type in Australian homes and commercial interiors. Engineered timber flooring and cost-effective flooring types like laminate and hybrids are in high demand and flooring wholesaler Australian Select Timbers sources the best materials to create stunning [...]
Focus On Australian Panels
What is the Australian Panels story? Australian Panels is Australia’s leading manufacturer of engineered board products for all joinery, flooring and wall applications. Manufactured products include a range of raw and decorative products, from made-to-order doors, flooring, shelving and components, and prefinished panels. Australian Panels products are designed [...]
Who is TWO?
TWO Australia believe the home is a sanctuary where people can escape in quiet moments or entertain family or friends, a place where memories are created, a place filled with laughter and peace. TWO Australia helps their customers make the most of this special place with stylish and functional products. [...]
FCIA Gala 2023
On Saturday 4 March 2023 the Chair of the Floor Covering Institute of Australia (FCIA), Brett Sturgess, had the pleasure of hosting the first ever national flooring industry Gala at the historic Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne. In welcoming more than 300 industry leaders from across Australia Brett invited all to [...]
Focus on Dunlop Flooring
Dunlop Flooring has been pioneering its way through Australia’s flooring industry since man landed on the moon. Over the last decade, the company has been through a transformational journey, having positioned themselves not only within underlay but the hard flooring category as well. Dunlop Flooring has seen a major trend [...]
Standing out from the crowd with Nikpol
Nikpol were very proud to have an appreciation night for their customers last month. More than 300 customers attended the first Nikpol Brisbane trade night at the new 10,000m2 facility in Eagle Farm. The event was long overdue, as it had been rescheduled a number of times due to COVID-19, [...]