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In my opinion
Georgia Gilmore2024-08-27T13:02:51+10:00Supplier Magazine|
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
Georgia Gilmore2024-07-18T11:35:37+10:00FCIA, Flooring Magazine|
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
Georgia Gilmore2024-06-06T14:27:07+10:00Supplier Magazine|
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 [...]
FCIA Gala 2023
Georgia Gilmore2023-05-16T12:22:52+10:00FCIA, Flooring Magazine|
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 [...]
For Every Step
StephUC2022-11-08T13:29:06+11:00Classic Architectural Group, Flooring Magazine|
For over 40 years, Classic Architectural Group’s mission has been to make public spaces safe, attractive and accessible to all. Classic Architectural Group specialise in fulfilling the complete supply chain from design, supply to installation, providing a proven service for building professionals that enables them to do what they do [...]
The first conversation is safety and compliance
StephUC2022-11-08T13:31:24+11:00Flooring Magazine, Sterling Supplies|
The founder of Sterling Supplies spent his first 13 years of work in Australian manufacturing as a fitter and turner toolmaker and has always been passionate about making everything he can using the resources within Australia. From the founder himself, “We have always supported Australian manufacturing in every area we [...]