Graham Hill & Associates Optometrists working with The Apprenticeship Factory - creating opportunities for Trainees together.

The Apprenticeship Factory has been supporting Graham Hill & Associates to sustain a workforce into the future.  Natalie Simpson, The Apprenticeship Factory Field Officer has helped Graham Hill & Associates find suitable employees for their business.  Kara Squire started and completed her Business Traineeship through the Apprenticeship Factory and Graham was impressed with the standard of her work and offered her a full time position.  Another vacancy arose, so Graham decided to utilise the services of The Apprenticeship Factory to find someone to fill this position.  Laura Brown was the successful candidate and has also started a Business Traineeship.  Natalie Simpson and the Staff of Graham Hill & Associates have given these young girls an opportunity to enter the workforce with ongoing support.

APPRENTICESHIP FACTORY JOINS FORCES WITH THE PURPS!

 Nathalia Football/Netball Club and the Apprenticeship Factory have joined forces to assist local youth find employment in the Nathalia area. Paula Ryan, CEO of Apprenticeship Factory based in Shepparton and her board of directors are very excited with their partnership with the Nathalia Football Netball Club, both parties hope that local youth can be matched with local employers looking for apprentices to play a vital role in their business development.

 Young job seekers Hannah Brooks and Jai Morrison are a couple of examples of the successful role the Apprenticeship Factory has played so far and hopes can continue. Hannah is employed by Fran Hawks at Casual Step, Jai with Steve Cusack Building.

 Paula at the Apprenticeship Factory and the Committee of the Nathalia Football Netball Club look forward to a long relationship and continued success matching youth with jobs in Nathalia and district.

 Any interested business owners should call Paula to discuss options available. Nathalia Football Netball Club also invites any local business owners who would like to become involved with sponsorship at the club similar to the Apprenticeship Factory to contact Peter Limbrick (Mobile: 0427 232 792) to discuss options available.

Pictured above (L-R): Hannah Brooks, Fran Hawks, Paula Ryan (Apprenticeship Factory CEO), Jai Morrison and Steve Cusack stand behind the Apprenticeship Fence sign at the Nathalia Recreation Reserve.

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When Brad Simpson’s business started to grow, he realised he needed to find someone to assist him with the day to day running of his business. Shepparton Denture Clinic specialises in full or partial dentures, repairs and relines to dentures and professional mouthguards. Brad thought finding someone interested in such as specific trade could present as a challenge and in his already busy day didn’t have the extra time to undertake the time consuming task of advertising, interviewing and selecting a suitable candidate. Nor did his wife Courtney, who is a mum to 3 young children, have time to undertake the payroll and superannuation commitments that come with employing someone. So Brad turned to The Apprenticeship Factory who took all the hassles out of employing someone.

The Apprenticeship Factory hosts out Lachlan Jones to Shepparton Denture Clinic. Lachlan is completing a Diploma of Dental Technology.

"As a ‘one man show’ I was reluctant to take on a trainee as I didn’t want all the extra paperwork. Payroll, superannuation, organising trade school seemed like a headache, but The Apprenticeship Factory does it all for you. I would certainly recommend The Apprenticeship Factory to any small business. They have been great for Shepparton Denture Clinic." Brad Simpson

Moretto Building Pty Ltd and The Apprenticeship Factory in partnership for over 20 years.

 Frank and Christine Moretto have been utilising the services of The Apprenticeship Factory for over 20 years. Frank is a successful business man who has employed 30 apprentices over the last 20 years through the Apprenticeship Factory. Many Builders only tackle domestic work, but Frank also gives his apprentices the opportunity to undertake commercial and industrial construction. Frank is an outstanding role model for his apprentices as not only does he give many young people in our community an opportunity to learn an important trade, but he also models how you can run a successful business through hard work and dedication. Frank is a true believer in the service that The Apprenticeship Factory offers. As the company is a Not For Profit organisation, the Board consists of volunteer businessmen and Frank has been a valued contributor as a Director of the Board for over 5 years. Our region is lucky to have the likes of Frank Moretto in our community giving our young people opportunities to up skill for the future.

Jordan Hallam and Ben Coe with Frank Moretto from Moretto Building Pty Ltd.

 “The Apprenticeship Factory makes it easy for their apprentices, offering ongoing support throughout our apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship Factory and Moretto Building are continually working together to build our future.” Jordan Hallam 3rd Year Apprentice