Recently, the Kangan Institute celebrated its annual Industry Excellence Awards, an event that highlights the remarkable quality of vocational training provided by the Institute and the extraordinary achievements of its students and apprentices. We at NextGen Jobs are thrilled to announce that Thomas Patterson, our dedicated 4th Year BMW #NextTech apprentice, has been honoured with the prestigious 'Apprentice of the Year: Light Vehicle (Key Client)' award.

In the fast-evolving automotive industry, BMW #NextTech shines brightly, guiding talented individuals like Isobella White toward pioneering careers in automotive technology. This program is not merely a training ground; it is a launchpad into the future of mobility, combining cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices.

As the school year concludes and the horizon of your future extends, it's an exciting period to consider the next steps in your career journey. If you're poised to enter the workforce or looking for an educational experience that also pays, apprenticeships and traineeships could be the perfect pathway for you.

These opportunities provide hands-on experience, recognized qualifications, and the guidance of experienced mentors, setting you on the path to success in a career you're passionate about.

Meet my first mentee, who has just commenced her Business Traineeship journey with one of Australia's most critical government institutions. From our initial conversations, I have been inspired by her determination and clear vision for her future. When I asked about her goals, she articulated a desire to learn from the best and eventually establish her own business. Her traineeship spans over 12 months, during which she will be working full-time, studying towards a Business Certificate III, and earning an income simultaneously.

Labour market information and research is an important part of the careers planning and decision-making puzzle that often gets overlooked.

The community services sector is an integral part of our economy, and is an industry that has experienced rapid growth, and will continue to do so.

Almost overnight the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a rapid and large scale shift across many industries towards working remotely.

Can you imagine a world where everyone was the same, and had the same ideas? Workplace diversity is key to a great company culture and a business that outperforms its peers. Having people with a variety of ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and knowledge in your team, will bring variety and diversity of ideas to the table.

Cyber security is an in demand and huge growth area of employment across Australia. It was just one month ago when the Federal Government announced an historic $1.35bn plan to invest in various cyber security initiatives and strategies.

Young Melbournians placed in traineeships by NGJ since the COVID-19 shutdowns started (and returned in August), are thriving in their roles, even though they have never physically met their team or been to the workplace.