VOLUME 2 - JANUARY 2017 IS YOUR BUSINESS OVERLOOKING THIS COST-EFFECTIVE RECRUITMENT SOLUTION?

Businesses struggling to find qualified recruits and employers and recruits during their tenure, in order fulfill skills needs may be overlooking a simple, to increase completion rates. cost-effective solution – Tackle Your Trade and This re-vamped system also has a focus on training partner Ballinger Training and Consultancy. matching suitably skilled candidates with businesses Savvy businesses hire apprentices as part of an and vice-versa to create a good initial “fit” and overall recruitment strategy that creates a talent pool streamlines access to Government incentives. empowered with skills tailored to their needs. Meanwhile, with severe skills shortages looming This works particularly well for small and medium- across many industries, it’s a good time for business sized businesses that don’t have human resources to examine creative ways to approach recruiting, departments to take care of staff development, or to hiring and training. hunt out candidates. Any business suffering from a widening disparity By connecting with TYT and Ballinger, small between staffing needs and qualified applicants enterprises can access the latest information on should look at the qualification levels in more training options, incentives and qualifications, along than 500 occupations eligible for Australian with personalised advice from vocational training apprenticeships in most sectors of business and experts industry, including those in emerging careers. A recent Federal Government overhaul of Australian Unlocking your staff potential by investing in training Apprenticeships has created a system geared could prove to be the key to securing your future towards offering more targeted support for business success.

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Digital Synergy has a diligent group of professionals who have the skills and experience for all your printing and marketing needs. In business since 2004, with over 50 years combined experience the team will ensure your work goes out on time with complete professionalism. Digital Synergy offer a wide range of services and cater for some of ’s most notable companies with the most fundamental print needs. Regardless of size, they provide a service that is bound to exceed your expectations, on time, every time. Employer of the Month TYT would like to thank the latest employer that have taken on board one of the young men chasing a tradie life and their support in our program. Damien from McCormack Constructions was chasing a young bloke fresh from school to start off from scratch with a clear head and able body to take on the journey of a career in carpentry. Damien works with his apprentices on a one to one basis giving them the best form of training possible, from the boss himself! McCormack Constructions have been around now for 41 years and many an apprentice has been able to take the skills and knowledge on to further their careers. Specialising in ‘cottage’ works throughout SEQ Damien is the go to man if specialised works is what you require. Call Damien on 0424 189 531

Sarah is Ballinger Training and Consultancies newest addition bringing with her a wealth of experience to the sales and support area of the business.

With more than 12 years in Marketing and Client Support Sarah has experienced it all! Damien McCormack (owner) and apprentice Daniel Jurcik showing us how to measure From residential, commercial up architraves and construction industries Sarah is able to focus in and provide a service that aligns with her strengths.

Sarah attributes a lot of her business success to being self motivated, driven, Apprenticeship Pathways passionate and eager to surpass her clients outcome expectations. Sarah has What is an Australian Apprenticeship? been consistently recognised An Australian Apprenticeship: throughout her career as a remarkable and innovative • Combines training and paid employment performer by her clients and • May lead to a nationally recognized qualification peers, alike. • Is ‘competency’ based • Can be offered to a wide range of industries Welcome aboard Sarah! • Training may be offered either ‘on’ or ‘off’ the job (or both) • Can be a pathway from school to work

For further information please contact Sarah Spruce at Ballinger Training and Consulting on 0459 826 007 WE'RE HIRING

TYT Clients Currently Seeking Apprentices TYT clients are currently seeking male and female candidates for the following positions. Apprenticeships ‘Rugby nursery’ Nudgee College • Carpentry (7) THINK Nudgee College. Think rugby union. Think again. And think • Tiling (2) – wait for it – as well. • Plastering (2) For a school famous for producing at least 25 Australian rugby • Plumbing (4) union representatives including Paul McLean, Mark Loane, Rocky Elsom and Elton Flatley, Nudgee College is suddenly more than • Electrical (2) pulling it’s weight churning out high-class cricketers. Some GPS • Waterproofing (1) schools go decades without producing an international cricketer These are fulltime positions. but Nudgee has , and new leg-spinner You will be indentured to the winning their national spurs. They join a small employer and complete a group of international cricketers from the school including Jimmy Certificate III. Maher, and Brendan Nash who played initially for Queensland then the West Indies. “It is really good to see, In the month of December, especially from a rugby school,’’ Burns said. “In particular the last TYT placed 8 apprentices few years they have focused on cricket and it has become quite with fulltime employers. Get in big at Nudgee.’’Swepson’s leg-spin career blossomed at Nudgee quick to secure your future! to the point where he was a three year First XI player. “There are three of us playing in the one Heat team who all went to Nudgee,’’ Swepson said. “They will be stoked to be getting the Nudgee name out there” Employer of the Month Matt Nixon as has seen another dedicated, enthusiastic SPORTS TRIVIA young North’s Devils up and coming star and given him the run off the bench into an opportunity no one would push aside. 1. Don Bradman’ career average was Jack Cameron was given a run in late November and has 99.94. The next highest is around 60. subsequently been signed into a carpentry apprenticeship. 2. In 2006, 37 Victorians were Nixon Constructions has been around since 2001 and focus on admitted to hospital while 8 people new homes & renovations but more than happy to take on the visited emergency departments for smaller patio’s and mum and dad jobs also. lawn bowls related injuries. Matt has 3 tradie’s and now 3 apprentices keeping them on their 3. The American 4 X 100 metres freestyle relay swim team had toes! never been defeated until 2000 Nixon Construction’s mission is to provide a professional, but Olympics when they were beaten by Australia. personal service to their customers and the friendly staff is there to help you through your construction easily and smoothly. 4. Manly sea Eagles player Matt ballin has been in 3 NRL Grand Finals, Matt can be contacted on 0418 768 783 touched the ball 247 times and never made an error. 5. In 1889, wrestling on horseback was a sport. 6. Australian tennis champion Ken Rosewall didn’t have to join the army in 1953. He had a medical skin condition that made it impossible for him to wear regulation army boots. 7. As of 2011, women make up 9% of all sports coverage in Australian TV news and current affairs. 8. Sharelle McMahon scored the winning goal for Australia in the 1999 netball World Cup final with only 1 second left on the clock. 9. The Australian Rules season of 1916 only had four competing Jack Cameron (apprentice) showing Matt Nixon (owner) why it’s better to measure twice teams. Because of this, Fitzroy and only cut once! was able to win both the wooden spoon (losing 9 of their 12 Apprenticeship Pathways matches) and the premiership What are the benefits of skilling an Australian Apprentice? (winning their 3 finals matches). Benefits: 10. In 1868, the first Australian touring cricket team to play in • Staff will be trained to meet your business needs. England was a representative Aboriginal team. • A range of financial incentives and assistance may apply. 11. Australia sent 214 women and 208 men to the Rio Olympics and • You get to choose how, when and where Ballinger’s completed in 26 of the 28 sports training is delivered on offer. We did not compete in • Training achieves nationally recognized qualifications the sports of fencing or handball. developed by industry 12. Ellyse Perry is the youngest person (male or female) to represent Over 1000 qualifications available to match your Australia in cricket and the first requirements Australian woman to be both a Call Sarah Spruce on 0459 826 007 to help you identify cricket and soccer World Cup. what occupation and underpinning qualifications are These were both achieved one month apart at the age of 16. relevant to your business. “The Devils” Club Name: Chief Executive: Northern Suburbs Rugby League Football Club Jamie Dowse Nickname: QLD Cup Coach: Norths Devils Mark Gliddon Past Names: Club Captain: Past Grammars and Grammar Norths (1923 – 1932) Billy Brittain Northern Districts RLC (1933). NRL Club Affiliate: Colours: 2008 to Present: Sky Blue, Navy and Gold 1998 to 2007: Melbourne Storm Home Grounds: Did you know? In 1959 Clive Churchill (the little Oxenham Park 1934 to 1970, Bishop Park 1971 to master) captain-coached Brisbane Rugby League Present club Norths to a premiership First Season: 1923 (Reserve Grade) 1924 (A First home game: Grade) – Past Grammars. Sun. 5th March v Townsville Blackhawks @Bishop 1933 – Northern Districts. Park Nundah 3pm.

Torque Toyota Northlake’s was very proud just recently in being able to present Danny Kerr from the North’s Devils his first new car. When Danny approached Ben Le Blanc from TYT for some advise on how to buy a new car he was directed to Sean Montgomery, Manager at Torque Toyota, Northlake who put together a great deal on a brand new 2 wheel drive Hilux. The perfect vehicle for an apprentice! Torque Toyota is a proud sponsor of TYT and its commitment to young sportspeople. If you are in the hunt for your first car like Danny or ready for a trade in. Don’t go past Torque Toyota and their experienced sales and service team Call Mitchell Golden for New Car Sales on 0438 226 019 or Roberta Wurth for Business and Fleet deals on 0402 466 016 School Based Apprentices SPONSOR OF Employing school-based apprentices and trainees Employing a school-based apprentice or trainee gives that young THE MONTH person a head start in their career while still attending school and working towards their Queensland Certificate of Education and/or Overall Position (OP). In addition to these steps, there are specific requirements that employers need to be aware of when employing a school-based apprentice or trainee, such as minimum work days, impacts on timetables, school approval, converting at the end of school - visit the School-based section for details on these requirements. Michael Baker who has been at How SAT’s work the helm of Bakers & Co now for School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) allow 5 years has been able to steer the high school students, generally in Years 10, 11 and 12, to work business into continued growth as for an employer and train towards a recognised qualification, it has seen for 3 generations. while completing their secondary schooling and studying for their With his family’s strong ties to Queensland Certificate of Education and/or Overall Position North Brisbane Rugby Club and as (OP) score. their major sponsor the company continues to give back to the club There are two main differences between a school-based and others it has affiliated itself apprentice and a school-based trainee. A school-based with. With 4 supervisors interested apprentice is trained in a skilled trade and upon successful in 4 differing codes, union, soccer, completion will become a qualified tradesperson. Trades include afl and gaelic the company has electrical, plumbing, cabinet making and automotive just to a divested interest in each with a name a few. total of 10 apprentices coming from these sporting organisations. School-based trainees are trained in a vocational area, such as office administration, information technology and hospitality, and Michael has seen first hand when a upon completion will receive a minimum of a Certificate II in the young tradesman has a good work environment his family and sporting chosen vocational area. life typically follows suit. This can Work only be beneficial as you will find Students enter into a training contract with an employer. The then the apprentice will also put training contract legally binds the employer and the student for more back into the company. the duration of the SAT. Sometimes the employer will be a group Bakers & Co have the flexibility training organisation (GTO). GTOs place apprentices and trainees to cover all types of painting with a range of host employers, who supervise and train students work from residential to industrial on behalf of the GTO. applications and ready for your call now! Employers are required to provide a minimum of 375 hours (50 days) of paid employment per 12-month period to the student, Don’t hesitate in contacting the allowing them to develop on-the-job skills and practise the team to organise a quotation on 07 3356 7482 underpinning theory learnt with the training organisation. Over each three month period, the apprentice or trainee must work an average of 7.5 hours per week as a minimum..

How do I go about finding an Australian Apprentice? Apprenticeship There are a number of ways to find and Australian Apprentice: You can choose to… Pathways • Call Gav at Tackle Your Trade who always has a pool of enthusiastic young sports men and women eager to start an apprenticeship • Recruit someone you know or has been recommended to you • Contact Ballinger or local secondary school (Ballinger can assist with this process) • Advertise your position in the local paper or on job sites • Call an Apprenticeship Network provider (Ballinger can also assist in this area) Insurance - Don’t just leave it to chance “Your ability to earn an Many Australians are not adequately protecting themselves from unexpected income is likely to be your illness or injury–which, in turn, means they are failing to protect their family and lifestyle. It’s not easy to contemplate how misfortune could affect you and your most valuable asset in life.” family but the issue is best not avoided. “Insuring your income can Unfortunately, is it often only when something unexpected occurs that people give you peace of mind that realise the importance of protection. your family and lifestyle will Insurance provides financial protection for you and your family in the event of be protected while you are serious illness, injury or death. The financial stress of surviving a serious illness unable to work due to illness may be even higher than expected due to the associated medical costs and or injury” lost income while recovering. In an emotional time, finances should be the last thing on your mind. There are Be proactive by calling me many types of insurance products, designed to protect you and your family in today on (07) 3325 8000 to the event of serious illness, injury or death. hlep you cut through the small While life cover will help provide financial security to your family by paying a print and find cover that suits lump sum in the event of your death, there are other insurance options to you! consider in case of a serious illness or accident. Kieran Prideaux These include trauma, total and permanent disablement, income protection and living expense cover. Trauma cover provides a tax–free lump sum, or Authorised Representative instalments, to be paid on the diagnosis of a range of specified conditions 263753 including major illness such as cancer, heart attack and stroke. The real value of your income comes from the things it pays for–your home, family holidays and your loved ones wellbeing. Income protection can provide up to 80% of your regular income as a monthly payment, if you are unable to work due to illness, accident or injury. Give yourself some peace of mind. Risk protection helps you cover the things that are most important to you and is therefore an essential part of any financial plan. Protecting your wealth, and in turn you and your family’s lifestyle can be addressed in many ways. An advisor can help you work through the different types of policies and can guide you on which protection best suits your needs. YOur current levels of insurance may not provide the appropriate cover for your needs, It’s not easy to think about, but what would happen to your family in the event of a serious accident or illness? “Happy to help, just ask for Kieran!” Sporting Calendar

Summer in Australia is tennis. Balmy nights, world class tennis players, colourful fans, live entertainment at Grand Slam Oval and all the tennis action live on the big screen at Garden Square. For two weeks in January, Melbourne Park has it all. Witness the drama unfold as the worlds greatest athletes dominate the courts at Melbourne Park and test each others skill, determination, courage and endurance. More than mere sporting heros, the likes of Rafa, Roger, Novak, Andy, Maria, Victoris and serena are g;obal superstars, all striving to claim the first Grand Slam of the tennis season. Every year the Aust. Open gets bigger, better, more intense and more breathtaking as these stunning athletes leave nothing to chance in their quest for the ultimate prize

Upcoming Fixtures 23rd Feb 7.45PM Rebels vrs Blues 24th Feb 5.35PM Highlanders vrs Cheifs 24th Feb 8.00PM Reds vrs Sharks 25th Feb 3.15PM Sunwolves vrs Hurricanes

20th January Match 30, Gabba Brisbane 6.40 PM local Time vrs Melbourne Renegades 24th, 25th & 28th January Semi Finals and Final Teams and location to be determined

The Brisbane Bullets are currently in 8th place. Can we fire up the ladder with only 3 rounds remaining? Fri Jan 27th – Bris vrs Syd 7.30PM at BCEC

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