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The region's youngest workers are bearing the brunt of a downturn in the construction industry as employment leaders warn the number of apprenticeships on offer in the south-west is drying up.
Tough times have forced a number of Warrnambool businesses into shedding their apprentice staff as the number of trainee places at south-west building sites dwindles.
Westvic Staffing Solutions group training assistant manager Brendan Hawkins said a myriad of problems were facing domestic and commercial builders.
Click here to read the full Warrnambool Standard article
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Trudy Kelly has returned to work full-time with a fresh set of eyes and ideas for making sure everyone gets home safely.
The 43-year-old office administration assistant at M. M. Hearn Constructions in Port Fairy is one of the first students to complete Westvic Staffing Solutions' first diploma-level course, targeted at workplace safety and hazards.
Westvic recently farewelled its first crop of students and Ms Kelly said it was a valuable experience.
Click here to read the full Warrnambool Standard article
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Warrnambool College students believe if they can save one life then the Under 25s Road Safety Challenge will be worth it.
Project director Russ Goodear welcomed Slater and Gordon Lawyers who have joined the TAC, Port Fairy Folk Festival and Moyne Shire as event sponsors.
He said the participants came from all sectors of the community and recruitment had been supported by local organisations including Westvic Staffing Solutions, Warrnambool College and the Moyne Shire Leadership Program.
Click here to read the full Warrnambool Standard article
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A Colac building apprentice is vying for a state award after becoming a regional apprentice of the year.
William Bongers has won a chairman's award and regional apprentice of the year from the Master Builders Association of Victoria.
The Gordon TAFE nominated Mr Bongers, who is a Westvic Staffing Solutions employee whose host employer is BDH Constructions.
Click here to read the full Colac Herald article.
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It's been quite a year for Will Bongers, with the Westvic construction apprentice winning a major Master Builders award and now in the running for a position in a prestigious national group training leadership program.
Westvic has nominated Will for Group Training Australia's Today's Skills: Tomorrow's Leaders program in Canberra later this year. We wish Will every success with his application.
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Westvic Staffing Solutions congratulates three of its Group Training Apprentices who enjoyed success at the recent Master Builders Apprentice of the Year Awards.
Brady Hall (carpentry pre-apprentice), Lachlan Woodhams (second year carpentry apprentice) and Dylan Baillie (third year solid plastering apprentice) each won best apprentice in their award category.
Westvic acknowledges and thanks host employers Stephen O'Keefe Builder (Brady and Lachlan) and T&A Reid Solid Plastering for the training, guidance and support they provide to their apprentices to help them develop their skills to become qualified tradespeople.
Click here to read more.
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Westvic Staffing Solutions' new board member Mike Weise brings a wealth of agricultural experience to the table.
Mike was Executive Officer of WestVic Dairy for six and a half years before leaving the role last year. He now runs his own business development consultancy.
For Mike, joining the board is an opportunity to contribute to growing the region's skills base. "I'm keen to help and support a community service organisation that plays a big part in raising the skills of the region and smooths the transition to work for many school leavers and jobseekers," he said.
Click here to read the full article in the March edition of Westvic's newsletter.
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Mr Coverdale said demand for training had increased with a growing awareness of the quality of the services.”We have developed training programs especially for the needs of jobseekers requiring a more flexible approach to skills development,” he said.
Westvic has succeeded in its aim of better integrating its programs to strengthen services to customers and set a foundation for growth in coming years.
It has also collaborated with other agencies in successful programs such as In2Dairy and developed the workplace learning coordinator program in the Glenelg and Southern Grampians regions.
“We have continued to develop an appreciation of the employment and training marketplace to identify opportunities that match the needs of people and to build business to sustain our operations,” Mr Coverdale said.
The year ended on a strong financial footing as a result of increased business activity. Mr Coverdale said this would enable the Westvic Foundation to distribute more than $100,000 to support the local community.
Acting Chairperson Henry Bongers said improved networking within the organisation had created better outcomes for jobseekers wishing to further their employment and training opportunities.
Mr Bongers said Westvic had met or surpassed its targets in key areas of operation.
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Westvic Staffing Solutions has some positive news for host employers who are subject to payroll tax.
The Victorian Government has approved payroll tax exemption on the wages and remuneration of the apprentices and trainees of approved not-for-profit group training organisations.
This means there is a definite advantage for larger employers if they hire apprentices from Westvic rather than employing them directly.
Click here to read the full article in the March edition of Westvic's newsletter.
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Mr Coverdale said demand for training had increased with a growing awareness of the quality of the services.”We have developed training programs especially for the needs of jobseekers requiring a more flexible approach to skills development,” he said.
Westvic has succeeded in its aim of better integrating its programs to strengthen services to customers and set a foundation for growth in coming years.
It has also collaborated with other agencies in successful programs such as In2Dairy and developed the workplace learning coordinator program in the Glenelg and Southern Grampians regions.
“We have continued to develop an appreciation of the employment and training marketplace to identify opportunities that match the needs of people and to build business to sustain our operations,” Mr Coverdale said.
The year ended on a strong financial footing as a result of increased business activity. Mr Coverdale said this would enable the Westvic Foundation to distribute more than $100,000 to support the local community.
Acting Chairperson Henry Bongers said improved networking within the organisation had created better outcomes for jobseekers wishing to further their employment and training opportunities.
Mr Bongers said Westvic had met or surpassed its targets in key areas of operation.
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An incentive scheme which aims to kick-start construction and engineering jobs across south-west Victoria has been extended to the end of April 2013.
Westvic Staffing Solutions is predicting strong demand for construction and engineering apprentices and school-based apprentices after the Federal Government announced an extension to the Kick-Start program for construction and engineering trades.
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Wayne Robertson has taken on additional responsibilities for Westvic.
In addition to his continuing work as Group Training Operations Manager, Wayne is now responsible for promotion of workforce development in a new leadership role.
He will outline to local business and industry the recruitment, employment and training services offered by Westvic, to show how our services can help business and industry.
For more information contact Wayne on 5561 9000 or 0437 170 660.
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Mr Coverdale said demand for training had increased with a growing awareness of the quality of the services.”We have developed training programs especially for the needs of jobseekers requiring a more flexible approach to skills development,” he said.
Westvic has succeeded in its aim of better integrating its programs to strengthen services to customers and set a foundation for growth in coming years.
It has also collaborated with other agencies in successful programs such as In2Dairy and developed the workplace learning coordinator program in the Glenelg and Southern Grampians regions.
“We have continued to develop an appreciation of the employment and training marketplace to identify opportunities that match the needs of people and to build business to sustain our operations,” Mr Coverdale said.
The year ended on a strong financial footing as a result of increased business activity. Mr Coverdale said this would enable the Westvic Foundation to distribute more than $100,000 to support the local community.
Acting Chairperson Henry Bongers said improved networking within the organisation had created better outcomes for jobseekers wishing to further their employment and training opportunities.
Mr Bongers said Westvic had met or surpassed its targets in key areas of operation.
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Single parents, teenage parents and young people transitioning from care can all enjoy training fee concessions under new government support systems.
If you meet the criteria, you will only have to pay concession rates to undertake training which will help improve job prospects.
These initiatives are designed to make training more accessible for the people who most need it.
Click here to read the full article in the March edition of Westvic's newsletter.
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Mr Coverdale said demand for training had increased with a growing awareness of the quality of the services.”We have developed training programs especially for the needs of jobseekers requiring a more flexible approach to skills development,” he said.
Westvic has succeeded in its aim of better integrating its programs to strengthen services to customers and set a foundation for growth in coming years.
It has also collaborated with other agencies in successful programs such as In2Dairy and developed the workplace learning coordinator program in the Glenelg and Southern Grampians regions.
“We have continued to develop an appreciation of the employment and training marketplace to identify opportunities that match the needs of people and to build business to sustain our operations,” Mr Coverdale said.
The year ended on a strong financial footing as a result of increased business activity. Mr Coverdale said this would enable the Westvic Foundation to distribute more than $100,000 to support the local community.
Acting Chairperson Henry Bongers said improved networking within the organisation had created better outcomes for jobseekers wishing to further their employment and training opportunities.
Mr Bongers said Westvic had met or surpassed its targets in key areas of operation.
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Over the past four years, Tasweld Engineering has built a close relationship with Westvic Staffing Solutions and come to appreciate the variety of services it offers.
From helping to employ apprentices and school-based apprentices to providing labour hire and training services, Westvic has become a strong partner for the Warrnambool-based business.
Click here to read the full article in the March edition of Westvic's newsletter.
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Mr Coverdale said demand for training had increased with a growing awareness of the quality of the services.”We have developed training programs especially for the needs of jobseekers requiring a more flexible approach to skills development,” he said.
Westvic has succeeded in its aim of better integrating its programs to strengthen services to customers and set a foundation for growth in coming years.
It has also collaborated with other agencies in successful programs such as In2Dairy and developed the workplace learning coordinator program in the Glenelg and Southern Grampians regions.
“We have continued to develop an appreciation of the employment and training marketplace to identify opportunities that match the needs of people and to build business to sustain our operations,” Mr Coverdale said.
The year ended on a strong financial footing as a result of increased business activity. Mr Coverdale said this would enable the Westvic Foundation to distribute more than $100,000 to support the local community.
Acting Chairperson Henry Bongers said improved networking within the organisation had created better outcomes for jobseekers wishing to further their employment and training opportunities.
Mr Bongers said Westvic had met or surpassed its targets in key areas of operation.
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While some reports are indicating a downturn in employment, Westvic Staffing Solutions' Group Training division is experiencing a trend in the opposite direction. Commencements with Westvic Staffing Solutions in the financial year up to January 31, 2013 reflect a 30% increase on the same time the previous year.
These increases have been across apprenticeships, traineeships and school based apprenticeships, including many in the school-based arena which is proving to be a worthwhile recruitment avenue for full-time apprentices.
Click here to read the full article in the March edition of Westvic's newsletter.
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Mr Coverdale said demand for training had increased with a growing awareness of the quality of the services.”We have developed training programs especially for the needs of jobseekers requiring a more flexible approach to skills development,” he said.
Westvic has succeeded in its aim of better integrating its programs to strengthen services to customers and set a foundation for growth in coming years.
It has also collaborated with other agencies in successful programs such as In2Dairy and developed the workplace learning coordinator program in the Glenelg and Southern Grampians regions.
“We have continued to develop an appreciation of the employment and training marketplace to identify opportunities that match the needs of people and to build business to sustain our operations,” Mr Coverdale said.
The year ended on a strong financial footing as a result of increased business activity. Mr Coverdale said this would enable the Westvic Foundation to distribute more than $100,000 to support the local community.
Acting Chairperson Henry Bongers said improved networking within the organisation had created better outcomes for jobseekers wishing to further their employment and training opportunities.
Mr Bongers said Westvic had met or surpassed its targets in key areas of operation.
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Read all about the latest events and activities happening at Westvic. Westvic has built a close relationship with Tasweld Engineering to provide employment and training services for the Warrnambool-based business. Single parents, teenage parents and young people transitioning from care can all enjoy training fee concessions. Commencements with Westvic's group training division in the financial year up to 31/1/13 reflect a 30% increase on the same time last year. Westvic's Cyndi Hall and Wayne Robertson are taking on additional responsibilities in their respective roles. New board member Mike Weise brings a wealth of agricultural experience to Westvic.
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Westvic Staffing Solutions is delighted to present a promotional video for our Melbourne-based partner organisation A Gesture. Westvic provides group training support for A Gesture. A Gesture is a charitable organisation that provides food to the disadvantaged. A Gesture is a partner of food distribution organisation Second Bite.
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