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RETAIN
RETAIN
ABBTF has positioned itself to • Focus on parents and key
collaborate with industry and influencer groups to improve
partner with employers to provide the perceptions of brick and
a range of services and support blocklaying as a career.
aimed at improving the retention
rates at the 6, 12 and 24 month • Analysis of candidate
milestones. database and industry data to
review and improve
Some of the key retention engagement and retention
activities include: strategies.
• Sponsorship, participation and • Contractors and apprentices
promotion of industry trade are contacted via on-site visits
training awards. conducted twice a year to
check on progress, offer
• Promotional and marketing advice and encourage
resources. completion of the qualification.
• Employment and training
advice to Registered Training
Organisations. Job Active Mentoring Apprentices:
Providers and Secondary
School Career Advisors. ABBTF recognises the
importance of ongoing
• Support, assist and influence mentoring of apprentices.
Out-of-Trade apprentices.
Our research clearly
• Verification and validation on indicates a high cancellation
the progress of apprentices in rate in the early stages of
training. the apprenticeship.
• Assist the industry and act as Field Operational staff work
the Subject Matter Expert closely with employers and
(SME) to achieve successful apprentices to maximise
employment outcomes. successful employment
outcomes.
• Connect with builders and
supervisors to identify current Educating employers and
and future trade practices. apprentices of their rights
and responsibilities, to
• Build strong relationships with ensure transparency and
the Australian Apprenticeship trust.
Support Networks (AASN).
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