International Womens Day 2023

We want to acknowledge International Women’s Day and #EmbraceEquity.       Although the number of females representing the electrical industry remains low, women continue challenging stereotypes and striving for equality. It is no secret that working within the trade industry isn’t always easy – females often face resistance when breaking into such fields. Yet, these…

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Apprentice wage subsidy extension

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…

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NECA Supports the NAEN Re-Engagement Program

The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) is coordinating the re‑engagement of apprentices and trainees who have recently lost their job with potential employers. Dean Sweeney, a 2nd Year Apprentice Electrician unfortunately had to be let-go by his previous small business employer in late May due to COVID impacting the business. Dean found out about the…

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NECA external students

NECA External Students Looking for an alternative to TAFE for your apprentices? NECA Training is delivering the Certificate III in Electrotechnology to apprentice electricians from our Centres of Excellence in Sydney and the ACT.   We have space for a small number of directly employed new apprentices to join NECA’s own first year apprentices in…

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