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This International Women's Day, AATIS sits down with Fiona McDonald, Executive Director of Trades Women Australia, to talk all things women in trades, diversity targets, support and smashing the concrete ceiling. AATIS is funded by the Australian Federal Government. Show links:<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjGz7rW8ZfvAhU-4zgGHZTeChIQFjAAegQIARAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftradeswomenaustralia.com.au%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw3LuImaXnPiztgcpVO1vgPA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trades Women Australia</a><a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AAPathways website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AAPathways" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyGain website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AATInfoService" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aatis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

International Women's Day with Trades Women Australia

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Have you been thinking about a career in Aged Care but not sure what to expect? As we continue Novembers Job of the Month, Di Dayhew, CEO of the National Apprenticeship Employment Network shares with us some of the traits that make a good Aged Care Worker, what support is available for trainees, what the job might entail and even more. AATIS is funded by the Australian Federal Government.

Is the Aged Care sector right for me?

Novaskill administers the Indigenous Advancement Strategy on behalf of the Australian Government. They have specialist staff that promote and assist indigenous job seekers with employment, work experience and education experiences. With a network of employers, Novaskill can provide coaching, mentoring, work experience, post job support and customised training to eligible indigenous job seekers. In today's episode Alex and Zyleca tell us more about this program. AATIS is funded by the Australian Federal Government.Show links:<a href="https://novaskill.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NovaSkill</a><a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AAPathways website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AAPathways" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyGain website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AATInfoService" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aatis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

09.11.2020 How does mentoring help Indigenous employment?

Have you been thinking about a career in Aged Care but not sure what to expect? We launch Novembers Job of the Month, Aged Care Worker, with the help of Sue Ashton from NovaSkill as she walks us through what this field entails. AATIS is funded by the Australian Federal Government.Show links:<a href="https://novaskill.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NovaSkill</a><a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AAPathways website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AAPathways" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyGain website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AATInfoService" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aatis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

How do I become an Aged Care Worker?

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In the first episode of our Job of the Month series - Tony Bishop, General Manager of the Australian Brick &amp; Blocklaying Training&nbsp;Foundation shares his insight into the brick and blocklaying industry. Each month, we highlight a different industry that Australians can consider completing their Australian Apprenticeship in. Resources: <a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/JTD/Bricklayer/4deddc6b-afd2-4e2d-bc05-f92d6605bf15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bricklaying Job &amp; Training Description </a><a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/JTD/Blocklayer/b3258da0-065f-4e87-ad44-dd432cc209f9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blocklaying Job &amp; Training Description</a><a href="aapathways.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">aapathways.com.au</a> <a href="becomeabricklayer.com.au " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">becomeabricklayer.com.au </a>

October Job of the Month: Bricklayer or Blocklayer

In this week's MyGain with AATIS podcast, Cass Hoult and Ryan De Vincentis explain what it all means and provide you with a VET Cheat Sheet. You can also get a PDF summarised version of the AATIS Cheat Sheet <a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/getmedia/590bb0a0-cc05-44a5-8f23-c2b851ce859d/VET_cheatsheet.pdf.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. In this episode, we answer: <ul><li>What does VET mean?</li><li>What’s an RTO?</li><li>What’s a GTO?</li><li>What’s an AASN?</li><li>What’s the difference between and apprenticeship and a traineeship?</li><li>Can I do an apprenticeship or traineeship without a job? Why not?</li><li>I want to stay in school, can I still do an apprenticeship and stay at school?</li><li>I’m not from Australia, can I do an apprenticeship?</li></ul> AATIS is funded by the Australian Federal Government. Resources:<a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AAPathways website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AAPathways" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyGain website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AATInfoService" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aatis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

10.09.2020 What does it all mean? The VET cheat sheet. 

National Skills Week is dedicated to raising the profile and status of vocational learning dispelling outdated myths and showcasing the attractive career opportunities for all Australians. Vocational Education and Training (VET) has been the foundation of Australia’s strong and vibrant economy. It has produced industry leaders, it offers great diversity, new and exciting career paths, supports our resources and primary industries, builds our cities, supports our Tourism, our monuments, our heritage and much, much more. AATIS is funded by the Australian Federal Government. Resources:<a href="https://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Skills Week</a> <a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AAPathways website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AAPathways" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyGain website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AATInfoService" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aatis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

24.08.2020 What is National Skills Week?

Have you ever wondered how you can make your workplace safe for all employees from cultural backgrounds, particularly Indigenous employees? Whilst there are many organisations out there that are taking the right steps to implement cultural awareness in your workplace, sometimes it can be challenging to know where to start. Maxima is a not-for-profit, community-oriented organisation that has supporting people in their pursuit of meaningful work for 35+ years.Maxima places Indigenous trainees and apprentices with a variety of host employers across the country, including national organisations such as Australia Post, Qantas and major banks and local government. Maxima is also a leading provider of specialist training and employment programs for Indigenous jobseekers.Adam Jennings and Tina Pelucchi from Maxima join the MyGain with AATIS Podcast to share with us why it is so important to support Indigenous employment pathways, particularly when working with trainees and apprentices. AATIS is funded by the Australian Federal Government. Resources:<a href="https://maxima.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maxima</a><a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AAPathways website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AAPathways" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyGain website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AATInfoService" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aatis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

23.07.2020 What can I do to make my workplace more culturally safe for Indigenous Australians?

Gary Workman, from the Apprentices Employment Network (AEN) Victoria, shares current trends in Australian Apprenticeship employment and explains what jobseekers can expect when looking for work during the current COVID-19 climate. In this episode, Gary also tells us about the AEN Retrenched Apprentices and Trainees Progam, and explains how jobseekers and employer can utilise this tool to support the future of their industry. AATIS is funded by the Australian Federal Government. Resources:<a href="https://aen.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AEN Vic Website</a><a href="https://www.aapathways.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AAPathways website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AAPathways" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MyGain website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AATInfoService" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aatinfoservice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aatis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

15.07.2020 What industry should I consider during COVID-19?

Stories from apprentices, trainees, employers and industry leaders about Australian Apprenticeships and the future of our industry. The MyGain Podcast is a product of the Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service and is funded by the Federal Government. For videos, please visit www.mygain.com.au

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