The first 100 days are the most important to the welfare and development of the new apprentice

The Australian Industry Group engaged Australian Industry Group Training Services (AiGTS) through funding from the Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST) to research this significant project which examines and assesses the findings of the first 100 days of an Australian Apprenticeship.

There is no doubt that many young people entering an apprenticeship are vulnerable to making an incorrect choice or entering a trade without an underpinning knowledge or understanding of job expectations, for a variety of reasons.  These issues can be addressed through careful employment processes and support.  This Guide offers researched results relating to these matters.

The Best Practice Guide has been developed for recruiting, inducting and retaining apprentices based on the findings of this study and supplemented with information drawn from other companies who have demonstrated success in this area.  The Guide will:

- includes practical strategies employers can use to improve outcomes for their business when employing apprentices;
- better prepare employers taking on a new apprentice;
- assist industry and the community in better preparing new apprentices for the world of work; and
- build on and extend existing resources to better prepare applicants.

For further information about retaining your new apprentice and this Guide, please contact:
National Recruitment & Promotions Manager
Sharon Murphy
smurphy@aigroup.asn.au