This list contains contacts and resources for anyone seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship, as well as potential employers.
Whether youre wanting to understand more about whats available or looking for local organisations to get you started there is plenty of information here to help.
General information
For general information about apprenticeships and traineeships.
| Organisation | Service provided | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship Support Australia | Information for apprentices and employers starting out. | |
| 1300 363 831 | ||
| Australian Apprenticeships | Australian Government information about becoming an apprentice or trainee. | Not available |
Apprenticeship Network providers
Your first point of contact about an apprenticeship or traineeship in Greater Geelong should be one of the following Australian Apprenticeship Support Network providers.
| Organisation | Contact |
|---|---|
| MEGT Geelong | 03 5246 1111 |
| Sarina Russo | 131 559 |
| Apprenticeship Support Australia | 1300 363 831 |
| MAS National | 1300 627 628 |
Registered training organisations
Registered training organisations will support you to gain the qualifications you need for your apprenticeship or traineeship.
| Organisation | Contact |
|---|---|
| Diversitat Training | 03 5246 9600 |
| Encompass College | 03 5222 3377 |
| genU training | 03 4216 5019 |
| The Gordon | 1300 954 371 |
| Geelong Industry Trade Centre | 03 5224 9794 |
| Oxygen College | 1300 195 303 |
| VFA | 03 5223 6800 |
| Westgate Community Initiatives Group | 03 5249 5855 |
Pay and conditions
For information about wages and conditions for apprentices and trainees.
| Organisation | Service provided |
|---|---|
| PACT Online Calculator | An online calculator designed to work out the expected wage for a trainee or apprentice in any given industry. |
| Fair Work Ombudsman | Information for employers and employees about Australian workplace laws. |
| Services Australia | Information about government payments and services. |
Choosing an apprenticeship or traineeship
A list of resources to help you decide on the right trade or job for you.
| Organisation | Service provided | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Victorian Skills Gateway | Latest Victorian TAFE and training opportunities. | 131 823 |
| The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre | A free careers service for the Geelong community. | 03 5225 0700 |
| Northern Futures | Tailored education and employment opportunities for the north. | 03 5277 3519 |
| RISE Geelong | Connecting job seekers with industry via training recruitment mentoring and support. | 0402 650 043 |
| Gforce – employment and recruitment | Full-service employment and recruitment organisation that seeks to assist all jobseekers participants and employers. | 1800 436 723 |
| Cultura | Mentoring to help people from different cultural backgrounds find a new career. | 03 4210 0000 |
| Seeker Global | Working to create employment pathways for Aboriginal people. | 0400 407 750 |
Group Training Organisations in Geelong
Group Training Organisations can act as the legal employer for an apprentice or trainee and make it easier for employers to recruit the right person.
| Organisation | Service provided | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Gforce Employment Solutions | A community-based organisation operating in the Geelong region. | 03 5229 9144 |
| Victorian Group Training | Support apprentices and trainees in Colac and Geelong. | 1300 158 100 |
| Westvic Staffing Solutions | A community-based training organisation operating in south-west Victoria. | info@westvic.org.au |
Disability employment services
There are many different disability employment agencies that can help you find the right apprenticeship or traineeship.
| Organisation | Contacts |
|---|---|
| APM | 03 5221 9671 |
| atWork | 1300 080 856 |
| MatchWorks | 1300 13 23 63 |
| MAX Employment | 1800 603 503 |
| OCTEC Employment Service | 03 5222 2569 |
| WISE Employment | 03 9322 9710 |
Support services that can help
Apprentices and trainees are given lots of support and help both by their training provider and their employer. But if things arent going quite to plan here are some places you can go for help.
| Organisation | Service provided | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Barwon Legal Community Service | Free legal information and advice. | 1300 430 599 |
| Head Space | Mental health services for people under 25. | 03 5222 6690 |
| Lifeline | 24-hour crisis support service. | 131 114 |