How You Can Get Involved
This National Apprenticeship Week we’re asking you to Give a Shout to an apprentice or trainee in your workplace.
It’s no secret that completing an apprenticeship takes grit, determination, technical nous and a whole lot of elbow grease. Apprentices also deal with a bunch of ‘firsts’ when beginning their training – first job, first time completing formal study, and maybe first time living away from friends or family.
Australian Apprenticeships are really all about people giving something a go, learning something new, and putting themselves out of their comfort zone.
There are three ways you can Give a Shout this National Apprenticeship Week:
1. Give an apprentice or trainee at your workplace a shout-out. Whether it’s a toolbox talk or pre-start huddle, point out their efforts. Good old-fashioned encouragement goes a very long way.
2. Shout them a coldie or coffee at knock-off. Make time for a chat to share some of your experiences or advice about the job over a brew. It helps them feel part of the team, happier and perform better.
3. Get loud about tradie mental health by wearing your Trademutt shirt. We’re right behind Trademutt and TIACS to provide mental health support to apprentices at the start of their working life. So pull on your brightly coloured PPE to show your support.
And remember, share your shout with quick pic and post it to your socials with the hashtags #giveashout #NAWA