NECA is calling on the Federal Government to include all full-time apprentices and trainees across Greater Sydney, who are still aged 16, in the COVID disaster support payment program. Under the current rules of the support scheme, eligibility doesn’t commence until the worker turns 17. The issue of in-eligibility has become urgent this…
Online learning can have its challenges, especially if you are not prepared. But if you develop the skills needed to make the experience just as effective as face-to-face, you will find yourself better able to learn in a traditional environment and online. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of learning…
The Federal government has announced in the budget an additional $2.7Billion to extend the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program. Under the expanded program, the cap on the number of places will be removed, and the 50% wage subsidy will be paid for newly commencing apprentices for a period of 12 months on sign up until 31…
UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS, BE MORE VALUABLE TO YOUR COMPANY, EARN MORE MONEY, STAY CURRENT/RELEVANT AT THE NEW STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY FACILITY IN NEW SOUTH WALES! [Registration is now available for our telecommunications courses at our amazing, new facility in Chullora!] Link to Courses HERE. As technology advances at breakneck speed, convergence continues to…
The National Electrical and Communication Association (NECA) Training & Apprenticeships has always been committed to developing and providing the right people to meet the industry’s skills needs. However, ‘providing’ doesn’t mean sitting back and waiting for them to come, it means going out and looking for the right people. One such initiative is NECA’s…
Be on time. Punctuality, being on time is probably the most important habit you can create early in your career; your employer will value you for your reliability, and being on time will show a level of commitment that your employer will appreciate. Seriously, it doesn’t matter how good you are at doing your job,…