East Coast Apprenticeships

🎉𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲 & 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀🎉 On Wednesday evening, we came together to recognise the outstanding achievements of our apprentices, trainees, and host employers at the 2024 ECA Awards Night. It's fantastic to see apprentices and trainees supported not only by the wider ECA team but also by their host employers, family, and friends. This event provides a wonderful opportunity for us to acknowledge their dedication and excellence within their trades. 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦! Category Winners: 🔨 Carpentry (1st/2nd Year) Winner: William Jeffers 🔨 Carpentry (3rd/4th Year) Winner: Ryan Boshler 🛋 Furnishing Trades Apprentice Winner: Emar Di Ruggiero 🏗 Construction Trades Winner: Tobias Horton 💡 Electrical Trades Winner: Jake Weingarth ⚙️ Engineering Trades Winner: Connor Richards 🔧 Mixed Trades Winner: Indiana Ellis We’d also like to recognise our 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, whose ongoing commitment to mentoring apprentices is invaluable: 🏅 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀: Kane Constructions Pty Ltd 🏅 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀: Arete Joinery 🏅 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: C J Developments 🏅 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Superior Pak 🏅 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Hunter Technical Let’s also cheer for our 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, Arnjay Steckiw. Recently finishing his business traineeship with Brezac Constructions, Arnjay has grown tremendously and surpassed all expectations. and finally, our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 (which is selected from our pool of category winners) is....🥁🥁🥁 Emar Di Ruggiero! 🏆 As a 3rd Year cabinetmaking apprentice with Boutique Kitchens & Joinery , Emar consitently impresses us all with his dedication and outstanding work. A heartfelt thank you to all the apprentices, trainees, host employers, family, and friends who came near and far to support our event. We are appreciateive of your presence and love to see the community supporting our apprentices and trainees. A huge shoutout to our sponsors – Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd (Community Bank Samford - Part of Bendigo Bank) Michael Hill Jeweller - Chermside and North Leagues & Services Club – for their generous and ongoing support. 👀Stay tuned as we bring you highlights from the night!

During the Annual General Meeting of East Coast Apprenticeships held on 24 September 2024, Micheal Martin FAICD, was appointed Association President and Board Chairperson for the coming year. We congratulate Micheal on his appointment and look forward to Micheal leading the board in setting the strategic direction for East Coast Apprenticeships. Micheal is an experienced company director, with significant governance, risk and compliance experience, who leads a small risk management consultancy based in Brisbane called Proven Safety Solutions. Micheal is also a former Non-Executive Director of Australian Ice Racing and BCU Credit Union. Micheal joined the board of East Coast Apprenticeships in 2022 and has been part of a number of committees and worked closely with the executive to gain a detailed understanding of the organisation. East Coast Apprenticeships would also like to welcome to the board 2 new members, David Furze and Kerri Lawrence. These appointments follow the departing members Matthew Bridges, Alan Sparks and Jessie Mahon GAICD. Additionally, Laura Langan has stepped down from her former role as Chairperson, however will continue on as a board member. We acknowledge and appreciate Laura’s significant contribution as Association President and Board Chairperson over the last 3 years. East Coast Apprenticeships Board Members • Micheal Martin – President • Lyn Birnie – Treasurer • Sally McLellan – Secretary • Tammy Stanton – Member • Chris Lehmann – Member • Laura Langan – Member • David Furze – Member • Kerri Lawrence GAICD – Member

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! 🌟 With a couple of fresh faces joining the team, we thought it was the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves to the Fraser Coast community! Say hello 👋🏼 to our energetic trio: 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹, 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮. First up, meet Paul, our Branch Manager. A seasoned professional with a background in the automotive and marine industries, Paul is a familiar face in the Fraser Coast area. He's not just all work though - Paul is passionate about giving back to the community and building meaningful relationships. Next, say hello to Donna, our Field Officer. With nearly two decades of experience in training and employment services, Donna is dedicated to supporting our youth and guiding our apprentices and trainees towards success. Her commitment to mentorship is truly inspiring. Last but certainly not least, meet Astra, our dynamic Business Trainee. Astra brings a fresh perspective and a ton of enthusiasm to our team. Often the first person to greet you, whether in the office or over the phone, Astra’s energy and positivity are truly contagious. We are so proud to have this amazing team in Hervey Bay, ready to assist you with all your apprenticeship and traineeship needs. 💥 Whether you're interested in applying for an Apprenticeship or Traineeship, or looking to add an apprentice or trainee to your business, give our team a call on 07 4197 1917 and connect with us today! 🏢 2/152 Boat Harbour Drive, Pialba QLD 4655

Have you wondered what hard work and consistency look like? 𝙄𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨! 🎉 Starting the week off by sharing some of our most recent completions! We are thrilled to see so much industry diversity. A HUGE congratulations to you all as you continue in your respective industries, now fully qualified. 👏 A big round of applause to: Samisoni Hola'afolau - Carpenter Taylor Pask - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Kelsey Ehrlich - Business Jordy Powles - Landscape Construction Cameron McKell - Carpenter John Leaney - Boilermaker Rory Harper - Cabinetmaker Tarren Robertson - Landscape Construction Connor O'Brien - Carpenter Each of you have done a phenomenal job at learning your trades, continually earning positive feedback from your Field Officers and Host Employers. Well done 👏🏼👏🏼

We're thrilled to share that we've expanded our partnership with long-term host employer, Superior Pak, and Kepnock SHS to boost student work readiness and benefit our community and local industries. Students in the Engineering Program have been equipped with PPE, gearing up for a week of hands-on training in Term 3. This program focuses on: 🔹Work Readiness Skills 🔹Hands-on training in heavy industry environments 🔹Developing a skilled & reliable workforce 🔹Mentorship As part of this initiative, students will tackle a project designed with Superior Pak, involving: 🔹Reading and interpreting various plans, including engineering and welding. 🔹Creating their own plans through sketches and digital programs. 🔹Communicating with tradespeople or engineers to adapt build requirements. 🔹Learning basic welding and fabrication techniques. This project will be integrated into the curriculum during Week 2 of Term 4 as a masterclass-style experience, providing students with practical, real-world skills essential for their future careers. A huge shoutout to Kellie Parr (Head of Engagement for Year 9-10 at Kepnock High School), Penny Johnson (National Human Resources Manager at Superior Pak), and our Bundaberg team (Mark Vincent J.P. (Qual.), Paul Murphy) for spearheading this amazing community initiative. We're excited to see this program evolve 🤝

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗵𝘀𝗲 🤝🔨👷♂️ Huge congratulations to Anthony Buhse, who recently completed his apprenticeship and stepped into June as a qualified Chippie! 🙌 Since beginning his apprenticeship in October 2020, Anthony has consistently demonstrated dedication and skill in the carpentry trade. From day one, his focus, reliability, and intelligence have marked him as a standout in the industry. Working with his long-term Host Employer, Chris Whyte from Whyte Trading Trust, Anthony quickly evolved into a highly skilled tradesman. Chris recognised his potential early on, describing him as a "man of action" who operates with the precision and responsibility of a young subcontractor. Throughout his apprenticeship, we've seen Anthony not only nominated for awards and selected as a finalist but also taking on more responsibility on-site and mentoring other apprentices along the way. Congratulations, Anthony! We look forward to seeing where your skills take you in your trade! All the best 🎉 📸 Enjoy a throwback video of Host Employer + Mentor, Chris chatting with Field Officer Brett Paull supporting Anthony’s 2023 award nomination and a few snaps from his recent completion date 😊

We are thrilled to share our strengthened collaboration with Career Employment Australia Ltd (CEA)! 🤝 Earlier this week, our teams came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support CEA’s successful graduates in pursuing meaningful employment and rewarding careers through our apprenticeships and traineeships. We are inspired by the impactful work CEA does in providing exceptional training opportunities to their clients. This partnership enhances our shared commitment to transforming lives through education, training, and employment. We look forward to supporting more individuals in achieving their dream careers! Career Employment Australia Ltd

East Coast Apprenticeships (ECA) is a leading not-for-profit Group Training Organisation dedicated to fostering talent and providing high-quality apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities. Partnering with ECA we are seeking a visionary leader to join ECA as their new Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, you will be responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, and fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity. This role requires a passionate advocate for vocational education and training with a strong background in leadership and a deep understanding or willingness to obtain an understanding of the apprenticeship and traineeship framework and landscape. For more information, please https://lnkd.in/giuVgTHi If you are a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of vocational training and apprenticeships in Queensland, this could be the role for you! For a confidential discussion, please call Suzanne Grant or Taylah Knight on 07 3305 5800. #ceo #executiveroles #executiverecruitment #nfp #leadership #grouptraining

🎉 What a way to start the weekend! 🎉 Congratulations to Tom, who just signed off on his apprenticeship and is heading into the weekend as a Qualified Carpenter! 🛠️ Tom has been an exceptional apprentice, consistently receiving positive feedback from his ECA Field Officer and Host Employer, Luke from L Heaton Group. We're excited to share that Tom will continue to work with Luke and the L Heaton Group team. A heartfelt thank you to Luke for your ongoing support and dedication in providing top-notch training and fostering an exceptional working environment. Your efforts are truly appreciated! 👏 Feel free to check out their Instagram to see some of the awesome projects they've been working on https://hubs.li/Q02xwcXZ0 📸 If you look closely enough, you'll also see that the L Heaton Group mascot made sure to show up for the occasion! 🐶 Congrats Tom – all the best! 🎊 ___ Aimee Regan, Kyla Bryce

[𝟰𝟯/𝟭𝟬𝟬] Our offices are bustling with excitement as we’ve welcomed 43 new Apprentices and Trainees during our EOFY 100 - Apprentice Drive! 🚀 We're thrilled to see so many eager faces taking up the opportunity to start their careers and can’t wait too see the impact they each make on the National Skills Shortage in their respective trades. We have quite a diverse group here - ranging from Apprentice Chippys, Bricklayers, Cabinetmakers, Landscapers to Trainees in Business, Individual Support, and Animal Care. Do you spot a familiar face? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, register a profile with us now to get started! https://hubs.li/Q02xc5zv0 For any questions, feel free to give us a call at 07 3881 3166