Through the Flexible Learning Options (FLO) Government program, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) is providing career pathways that are helping young people in South Australia re-engage with their learning.
$2.4 million to get more women into trucking
Funding that aims to support more women to get back into the workforce forms part of the Victorian Budget 2020/2021 – including a $2.4 million Women in Transport program that’s set to assist 300 women to become heavy vehicle drivers.
Loving life on the highways
Ben McTighe worked in the yard and office of Rocky’s Own Transport before becoming a driver a few years ago and enjoys life on the highways.
Brown and Hurley apprentice wins top Queensland prize
Heavy commercial industries apprentice, Jack Polkinghorne, 20, from Brown and Hurley, has been awarded Heavy Commercial Industries Apprentice of the Year at the third annual TAFE Queensland – SkillsTech Apprentice Awards. Read more
Scholarship program helps this high achiever build on her strengths
Recently named the 2019/20 QTA Daimler Emerging Leader of the Year, Letitia ‘Teash’ De Winter from IWS Haulage has proven herself as a jack of all trades – and she has some big plans ahead.
Viva Energy apprentice award winner set to hit the race track
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd (Viva Energy), the exclusive distributor of Shell Lubricants in Australia, in partnership with TAFE Queensland – SkillsTech, has named Chelsea Bowers as the TAFE Queensland – SkillsTech Light Automotive Apprentice of the Year for 2020.
Glenn races to top of his field
Always passionate about heavy vehicles, Glenn Thomas originally had his heart set on becoming a diesel mechanic. Then he discovered his love of engineering, which he quickly discovered opened up the best of both worlds; indulging his passion and knack for design, and also allowing him to get his hands dirty at the same time.
PACCAR grad program helps Bec plot career path
Like a lot of high school students, Rebecca Wadlow knew what she liked – and what she was good at – but wasn’t sure how she could turn that into a career.
McColls Transport – Various roles available
McColl’s Transport is one of Australia’s leading Tanker Transport companies, operating throughout Australia, specialising in the transportation of Bulk Food, Farm Milk and Bulk Chemicals, employing over 450 people nationally.
Shift Training – Free online course for truck drivers
As part of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) 2019 Heavy Vehicle Safety initiative, Shift Training P/L is pleased to present our “4 points of contact” online education and study program.