The automotive sector is booming and offers several pathways including electrical technology, body repair tech and light and heavy vehicle mechanical technology.
So says apprenticeship and traineeship program provider the Work Place Connect (WPC) Group, adding the past year has seen increased interest in EV technology, driven by a greener workforce approach. This trend is supported by Federal Government incentives, offering up to $10,000 for apprentices willing to learn clean energy skills.
The New South Wales vocational education sector is facing significant challenges, with apprenticeship and traineeship commencements dropping by 33% since 2011, which exacerbates the region’s ongoing skills shortage, the group says.
Aligning with the NSW Government’s initiatives to address the skills shortage, the WPC Group has this August opened a new office in Liverpool, the group already providing a robust infrastructure for training and apprenticeship programs across Sydney, with the expansion expected to create hundreds of roles in the city’s major suburbs.
Western Sydney, home to about 29% of NSW businesses, contributed about one-fifth of NSW’s gross state product in 2022-2023 and employs around a third of the state’s workforce, underscoring the region’s crucial role in the state’s economy, says WPC Group.
Sectors such as automotive, engineering, horticulture and construction are thriving, offering well-paid jobs that can be acquired through vocational training and apprenticeships, it says.
WPC Group also has offices in Melbourne and Brisbane.
“We have seen a surge in demand for skills across various sectors in suburban Sydney and across Australia,” says WPC Group chairman Frederick Maddern.
“With the right infrastructure, we can meet this demand.
“Our workforce demands hands-on skill learning, and we are committed to providing the right skills through our learn-while-working approach.”
The $1.9 billion infrastructure funding welcomed by the region brings significant prospect, says the group.
Emerging technologies are transforming industries such as engineering, with advancements like fusion welding, robotics, 3D printing and automation, opening exciting career opportunities.
WPC Group general manager Andrew Sezonov says the group offers traineeships in industries such as automotive, horticulture, engineering, professional services and supply chain operations.
