Construction Training Fund

The October 2024 Construction Training Fund Industry Snapshot is available now. The biannual Industry snapshot provides news and data on the status of the WA construction industry and construction workforce training. Key areas covered include: ·   The WA construction workforce. ·   Apprentice and trainee commencements. ·   Women in training. ·   Regional apprentices and trainees in-training. Download the snapshot here: lnkd.in/g_PsMbm5

A proud moment for graduates, trainers, family, friends, and the Construction Training Fund as the 2024 class of the Construction Careers Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarship Program graduated at a special celebration held in Optus Stadium. The next generation of the WA construction workforce started the next steps of their career with encouraging words from Minister for Training and Workforce Development Hon. Simone McGurk and CTF board chair Reg Howard-Smith. Congratulations to the 2024 graduates!

The Construction Training Fund Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 is now available to download. The report includes information on key strategic initiatives, data on the WA construction workforce, and a detailed look at CTF programs designed to attract and retain apprentices for a sustainable construction industry. View the Annual Report here: https://bit.ly/ctfar2324

The Construction Training Fund team and Board members had the opportunity to attend a breakfast event with Premier Hon. Roger Cook, hosted by Housing Industry Association (HIA) WA. The Premier spoke with HIA Executive Director Michael McGowan about his vision for the state and the policies shaping the residential construction sector, as well as answering questions from the audience. The Premier highlighted the importance of collaboration and listening to the industry to sustainably grow housing supply, the need for more skilled workers from Australia and abroad and streamlining processes so businesses can build effectively, and with certainty. The Premier also brought attention to the Government’s efforts in making training through TAFE more affordable, as well as the CTF’s work in attracting people into sustainable construction careers through funding and support. To learn more about the funding available to employers, click here: https://bit.ly/4gX9Xdg

Join us this Thursday, October 10th at the Construction Training Fund, where we will be hosting a special roundtable & Tradie Social networking event for NAWIC WA in collaboration with BUSY Sisters. The roundtable will bring together apprentices and tradespeople at various stages of their careers to exchange experiences and insights on supporting and advancing women in trades. Join us at 2.30pm for a meaningful discussion in a collaborative environment, followed by a tradie social event from 4.30pm to unwind and make connections. Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/3TXFnWY #DiversityInConstruction #WomenInTrades #NAWIC #ConstructionTrainingFund

What a night at the WA Training Awards! Now in its 30th year, the event highlights the outstanding talent within the vocational education sector. The Construction Training Fund was once again proud to partner with Department of Training and Workforce Development in sponsoring the awards, and they did a fantastic job in organising a successful evening. The CTF team were thrilled to see the increasing representation of building and construction trades among the nominees this year. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for your hard work and dedication. Photos reproduced with permission from the Department of Training and Workforce Development.

Following The Construction Training Fund winning the Diversity in Development category at the 2024 Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) Awards for Excellence, the CTF team were recently congratulated in parliament by the Minister for Training and Workforce Development, Hon. Simone McGurk. The minister drew particular attention the CTF’s work in improving gender equity and promotion of construction careers to women.   Minister McGurk highlighted the CTF’s female scholarship programs and increased bonus payment of 40% to businesses who employ female apprentices, on top of the existing Employer Grant.   To learn more about funding available to businesses employing women in construction apprenticeship roles, click here: https://bit.ly/4eetqV4

We had the pleasure of hosting the Clontarf Foundation's Alumni and Employment officers at the Construction Training Fund today. The Clontarf team shared some of their recent activity, and got to go hands on with the exhibits at the Construction Futures Centre. The Clontarf Foundation's mission is dedicated to improving the employment prospects and education of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men through mentoring, sport and education partnerships. Learn more about The Clontarf Foundation and their story here: https://lnkd.in/eCY-Xmri

A huge congratulations to the WA Skillaroos who did our state proud at the 2024 International WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France. Antoinette Jackson, Jacob Dixon and Lewis Italiano each will be bringing home a medal for excellence for their outstanding results in painting and decorating, wall and floor tiling, and cabinetmaking respectively. Well done to the WA contingent, and to the whole Australian Skillaroos team, winning 17 medals in total. Photo credit WorldSkills Australia

We’re thrilled to announce that the Construction Training Fund has been announced as the winner of the Diversity in Development category at the 2024 UDIA WA Awards for Excellence. The Diversity in Development award recognises voices that promote inclusive and equitable workplaces in the industry. The CTF continues to fund training and promote careers to under-represented groups in the industry and highlight the importance of diversity in building a sustainable construction workforce. Congratulations to the CTF team and thank you to UDIA WA for recognising their hard work.