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NEW APPRENTICES 127

NO. OF WORK READY 35
PROGRAMS

NCVER IN TRAINING AND ABBTF SUPPORTED
BRENDAN COYLE MICHAEL D'AGOSTINO 1000
Regional Manager Regional Field Officer 882
NSW-ACT NSW-ACT 900
800 NO. OF WORK READY
NEW SOUTH WALES 700
600
500 459 424 PROGRAMS
Our key activities this during the year were: 400
300
• Meeting the evolving and ever increasing 200
100
industry demand for trades in NSW is fuelling 0
an increased need for quality apprentices. A NCVER In Training ABBTF Supported ABBTF Supported
key weapon used to make a difference in this (31 March) (31 March) (30 June)
area is the industrious, well established and
proven Work Ready Program. NSW in this ABBTF SUPPORTED VS. NCVER 52%
period ran a remarkable 35 programs all across AT 31 MARCH
the State, all of which where aligned to
maximise engagement and transition.
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• Promotion of these programs and others with
key secondary schools, remains an important
focus to ensure that quality candidates are
sourced. ABBTF continues to enjoy strong
relationships with schools, students and
participants, driven by field staff that provide
excellent e-communication practices and
options. Bricklaying Trade Training and Career NCVER DATA - NSW
information continues to permeate the VETis
sector, ensuring that students and teachers are
well informed and have the confidence to
engage.

• Regional activity remains a focus in those areas
enjoying construction growth, including
Newcastle, Bathurst, Orange, Coffs Harbour NCVER data to March 2018
and Nowra.
NO. OF TRY-A-TRADE PROGRAMS 2
• Integral to the overall success of the NSW
operation, concerted efforts where also made to
improve and bolster relationships with the
Business Chambers, Registered Training and NO. OF ROLLING VACANCIES 19
Group Training Organisations along with
Australian Apprentice Support Networks.
ABBTF in NSW will continue to work towards
improving the Supported Number through
information sharing and stakeholder
engagement.
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