Victorian Group Training Co News

Employee of the Month – July
Read MoreJalin joined JK Windows & Doors in July 2015 as a school-based apprentice in Joinery. He then progressed into a full-time apprenticeship at the end of 2015 after completing year 12. Host Employer, Joel Borch, says that Jalin displays a...

Employee of the Month – June
Read MoreMeg joined Corangamite Clinic (Colac) in February 2016, as an Administration Trainee. Meg is completing a Certificate 4 in Leadership and Management, as part of her traineeship. Her Host employer says that Meg has been very keen to learn all...

Employee of the Month – May
Read MoreDanielle joined the Corangamite CMA in March 2016 as an Aboriginal Natural and Cultural Resource Manager trainee. Danielle is completing a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Management with La Trobe University Melbourne and a Certificate IV in Conservation...

Employee of the Month – April
Read MoreSam joined Vic Group Training in February of 2015 after moving to the area from Central Coast NSW to start his Chef apprenticeship with well respected Chef Duncan Green and Fusion restaurant. Sam’s willingness to learn and his fantastic work...

Kelly Binyon is moving on
Read MoreVGTC would like to bid a fond farewell to Geelong Apprentice/Trainee Consultant Kelly Binyon. Kelly has finished up with VGTC effective Friday 11th March 2016. We wish Kelly the absolute best in her new endeavours. Here is Kelly’s final sign...

Employee of the Month – March 2016
Read MoreAlex is a 4th year Joinery apprentice at Robb Bros Joinery in Colac. Alex has come a long way since he started as an apprentice. From being a shy young kid to a confident apprentice with the ability to handle...

Most Outstanding School-Based Apprentice – Bonnie Darlow
Read MoreCongratulations to our Apprentice Bonnie Darlow on winning the Most Outstanding School-Based Apprentice for 2015 in the Gordon Award for Excellence on 24th February 2016. This award is presented to a student who has undertaken a school-based apprenticeship and demonstrated ...

Employee of the Month – February 2016
Read MoreStacie is currently hosted by Apprenticeship Support Australia undertaking a Cert 4 in Business Administration. She enjoys the variety of administrative tasks and learning the systems around apprenticeships and traineeships. “It is a great team to work with and I...

Interview Tip #1 – How to answer about your weaknesses
Read MoreInterview’s can be nerve wracking to say the least. And there are generally always some questions that pop up no matter the job you’re applying for. The dreaded question ‘Can you tell us about your weaknesses?’ is a hard one...

Half Price Car Registration Scheme for Apprentices – Now underway!
Read MoreMore than 260 eligible Victorian apprentices have taken up the scheme since it launched on 1 January, receiving a 50 per cent discount on their vehicle’s registration fee and Transport Accident Charge. This means that an apprentice paying standard registration...