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Why Investing In Apprenticeship Makes Good Dollars And Sense #Forbes

1st November 2016  |  forbes.com  |  by Nicholas Wyman  |

In a highly polarized election cycle, it is hard to find a topic on which presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump agree. But there is at least one area of common ground: both candidates know that the strength of the economy depends on getting more people into good jobs.

Whether it’s creating more jobs or filling the millions of job vacancies that exist, tackling unemployment depends on effective training and education. As Clinton stated in her acceptance speech at the Democratic convention, “College is crucial, but a four-year degree should not be the only path to a good job. We’re going to help more people learn a skill or practice a trade and make a good living doing it.”

Clinton’s workforce and skills agenda  specifically calls for a tax credit for businesses that hire apprentices, and a bonus on that credit for hiring people under 25. Apprenticeship is a time-tested career-training model that is seeing more and more bipartisan support.

While Trump has never presented a formal agenda on workforce development, he has promised to increase access to higher education and skills training, and to invest in job training and education for veterans.

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By Reuben Armstrong, ago

#PTECH Featured in 2016 Educator Magazine Hot List

The Educator | December 2016

Who are the movers and shakers in education in Australia? Who are the pioneers?
For the second year in a row, The Educator shines a spotlight on 40 individuals leading the way in the field

Welcome to The Educator’s second annual Hot List.
It’s an unenviable task compiling a definitive list of the true leaders in this space, given the abundance of excellent work being undertaken across the country to enrich the educational experiences of K-12 students. So we once again turned to readers, asking for your submissions as to who warrants a place on this prestigious list.

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Also features in the Hotlist (left to right): Karen Spiller: National chair, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia Tina Tower: Founder and CEO, Begin Bright Simon Breakspear: Founder and executive director, Agile Schools

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response that we received. It attests to the outstanding efforts of those working in a broad range of educational institutions across Australia. In the end, the team at The Educator selected 40 individuals, who are profiled on the pages that follow.

http://www.educatoronline.com.au/

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By Reuben Armstrong, ago

What Does It Cost?

What Does it Cost to Hire an Apprentice?

Apprentice wages vary according to certain criteria eg. years of school completed, years of training, the type of apprenticeship and the industry or occupation. Apprentices are usually paid a training wage or an apprentice wage under an award or enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA), reflecting that the employee spends time in training.

WPC Group can provide you with an obligation free quote. Simply Contact an Industry Consultant at the WPC Group office nearest to you and we will issue you with a quote outlining costs associated with your industry and trade.

By Green Skills, ago

Hiring An Apprentice

Hiring an Apprentice

When hiring a WPC Group Apprentice, you make all the hiring decisions when it comes to selecting an apprentice for your business. WPC Group will provide you with a shortlist of suitable candidates for selection and can even organise for you to share an apprentice with another business if you don’t have enough work for an ongoing or full-time position. Hosting an apprentice is flexible, cost effective and tailored to suit you.

To find out how you can host a Greenskills Apprentice or Trainee, Contact your nearest office.

By Green Skills, ago

Why Use WPC??

Why should you employ your next Apprentice or Trainee through WPC Group?

Now more than ever, employers need to focus on controlling costs, managing skills and saving time.
WPC Group offers a ‘one stop shop’ integrated workforce solution.

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Control your costs

WPC receives support from both the State and Commonwealth Government, including grants and exemptions from things like payroll tax that you cannot receive directly.

There are many hidden ‘on costs’ when recruiting and employing directly that can add up to another 30% on top of a base pay rate. WPC build all these factors into a flexible, fuss free workforce solution.

Manage your risk

Our workforce solution allows you to focus on managing your business.

WPC understands that your staffing levels may change from time to time. Should you not require the apprentice or trainee, or things simply don’t work out, you can hand them back with the knowledge that WPC will endeavour to find them and you, another placement. All with no cost to you! WPC will also manage any Work Cover or other claims that may arise.

Save your time

Some managers spend 80% of their time managing just 20% of their people. Think about the time and money your company spends each year on recruitment, administration and payroll, let alone keeping up to date with complex awards and legislation. WPC can pass on efficiencies through economies of scale as well as save you money and your time. WPC manages the complete process – recruitment, placement, mentoring, overseeing of training, allocation of safety equipment and weekly payroll.
By Green Skills, ago