NextGen Skills

After a proud history spanning more than four decades, MPA Skills will rebrand to NextGen Skills as of January 2025, in line with its innovative training and employment programs designed for the next generation of Western Australia’s plumbing and painting industries. MPA Skills thanks its valued stakeholders for their support and reiterates its commitment to deliver excellence in training and employment for the next generation of aspiring tradespeople in this great state we call home. NextGen Skills – delivering the next generation of service for the next generation of West Aussie apprentices.

Celebrate #HarmonyWeek with us as we honor and embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and religions who contribute to making Australia one of the most multicultural nations on the globe. On Harmony Day, we celebrate inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all. At NextGen Skills, we believe in the power of unity and collaboration in building better communities. These values go beyond a week-long celebration - they're at the core of what we do every day. To find out more, head here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx2X4NH NextGen Skills is proudly part of IntoWork Australia. #NextGenSkills #EveryoneBelongs #HarmonyWeek #HarmonyDay

Are you ready to kickstart your painting career? At NextGen Skills, we are excited to offer our comprehensive Painting Pre-Apprenticeship course [52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades)], in partnership with Master Painters & Decorators Australia [MP&DA], designed specifically for individuals eager to explore the vibrant world of painting and decorating. Our full-time pre-apprenticeship program is the ideal stepping stone for recent school leavers and those looking to make a career change. This course not only provides you with essential skills and knowledge but also offers valuable insights into the painting industry, allowing you to determine if this is the right path for you before making a commitment to the trade. 📅 Term 2 Intakes now open for 28 April 2025. Click the link below to enroll in the course today -> https://brnw.ch/21wRrWu #NextGenSkills #Painting #PaintingPreApprenticeship #Training #PaintingTraining

Know a plumbing apprentice in Western Australia who you want to recognise for their hard work? The 2025 Reece Plumbing Apprentice Achievement/ Encouragement Award recognises Western Australian plumbing apprentices for their attitude to work, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. The winner of this award will be announced during the 2025 NextGen Skills & Ascora Job Management Plumbing Apprentice Training and Employment Awards Night, which will be held on Saturday, 13 September 2025 at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Bellevue Ballroom 2. 📅 Submissions close 30th May 2025. Register today via the link -> https://lnkd.in/gjc4uBVq

Attention all third- and fourth-year Plumbing Apprentices in Western Australia!! 📢📢 Have you got what it takes to become the next Plumbing Apprentice of the Year? ⚙️🔧🧰 Applications are now open for the 2025 NextGen Skills and Galvins Plumbing Supplies Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition. This competition is open to all third- and fourth-year plumbing apprentices in Western Australia, and will take place on Thursday, 26 June 2025, at our Welshpool Campus. The winner will be announced at the NextGen Skills & Ascora Job Management Software Plumbing Apprentice Training and Employment Awards Night on Saturday, 13 September 2025, at the Bellevue Ballroom 2, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. 🏆🏆 Not only will the winners receive amazing prizes, both in cash and tools, but this competition also offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills against your peers, earn a commendable achievement for your resume, and open up promising prospects with future employers, whether as a winner or a finalist. Applications close 4pm on Friday, 23 May 2025. Ready to put your plumbing skills to the test? Submit your application NOW! https://lnkd.in/g8bSYHXH NextGen Skills is proudly part of IntoWork Australia. #NextGenSkills #Plumbing #PlumbingApprenticeship #Awards #AwardsCeromony #ApprenticeCompetition #Prizes

Australia is facing a significant apprentice shortfall, with recent figures estimating a gap of 20,000–25,000 apprentices in training. This shortage poses a challenge for businesses across industries, impacting growth, innovation, and long-term workforce sustainability. NextGen Skills and Skill Hire continue to support workforce development by connecting apprentices with businesses and industry leaders, supporting apprentices in completing their training and entering skilled roles. We remain focused on strengthening apprenticeship pathways through pre-employment programs, tailored support and partnering with businesses, government, and community organisations to drive workforce solutions. Recent success stories from OTG Hydraulic Design highlight the value of structured apprenticeship pathways in building resilient businesses and a skilled workforce. As we navigate the evolving employment landscape, IntoWork remains committed to fostering opportunities that bridge the skills gap and support economic growth. Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/gZ4pcHrt NextGen Skills is proudly part of IntoWork Australia . #NextGenSkills #IntoWork #WorkforceDevelopment #Apprenticeships #SkillsForTheFuture #EmploymentSolutions #vibrantFutures #AES

Bunnings Trade Australia together with the NAWIC AUS, want to recognise and reward 10 women in an apprenticeship with a financial and professional kick start to their careers. 🏆 NextGen Skills is encouraging all our fabulous female apprentices to apply. Apply via the Trade Bunnings website-> https://brnw.ch/21wRone

NextGen Skills has shared a series of videos of Perth plumbers to celebrate World Plumbing Day, 11th March 2025. Here is a snippet from our interview with owner of OTG Hydraulic Design, Russell Green. In this video, Russell explores the innovations within the plumbing industry which have had an impact on water conservation. Watch the full video interview on our website -> https://brnw.ch/21wReJC NextGen Skills is proudly part of IntoWork Australia. #NextGenSkills #WorldPlumbingDay #worldplumbingcouncil #PlumbingIsMore #WorldPlumbingDay2025

To help celebrate and recognise plumbers, NextGen Skills has shared a series of videos of Perth plumbers leading up to World Plumbing Day, 11th March 2025. Here is a snippet from our interview with owner of OTG Hydraulic Design, Russell Green. In this video, Russell unpacks how he used creative problem-solving techniques in a recent project. Watch the full video interview on our website -> https://brnw.ch/21wReJC NextGen Skills is proudly part of IntoWork Australia. #NextGenSkills #WorldPlumbingDay #worldplumbingcouncil #PlumbingIsMore #WorldPlumbingDay2025

To help celebrate and recognise plumbers, NextGen Skills has shared a series of videos of Perth plumbers leading up to World Plumbing Day, 11th March 2025. Here is a snippet from our interview with owner of OTG Hydraulic Design, Russell Green. In this video, Russell explains the important role plumbers have in ensuring potable drinking water is recycled and sanitized. Watch the full video interview on our website -> https://brnw.ch/21wReJC NextGen Skills is proudly part of IntoWork Australia. #NextGenSkills #WorldPlumbingDay #worldplumbingcouncil #PlumbingIsMore #WorldPlumbingDay2025