GAN Australia champions quality apprenticeships to strengthen skills development and workforce readiness in vital sectors including the trades, particularly in the Victoria region. The network advocates and collaborated with employers, educator, and policymakers to embed global best practices in the Australia context.
Launched
2019
Hosted by
Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN)
Focus areas
Group Training
Policy Advocacy
Employer Accreditation
Trades
Inclusion
Green Transition
VET Attractiveness
Key Achievements
- Launched Quality Apprenticeship Employer Accreditation, translating international standards to local practice.
- Developed an Apprenticeship Vacancy Index dashboard, an interactive dashboard that shows advertised apprenticeship vacancies in the country.
- Published research on ROI of apprenticeships, showing returns of $1.40 dollar spent by employers and $4.76 for government and communities.
- Developed a national Apprenticeship ROI calculator.
- Created an apprentice mobility program with GAN New Zealand and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum.
- Delivered a Digital Skills Situational Analysis as part of GAN Global’s Skills for Employability project.
- Co-hosted the Future of Apprentices Conference in 2022, connecting 170 delegates from six countries.
- Supported government initiatives like the Major Project Skills Guarantee, creating pathways for apprentices in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Projects
Digital Skills for Employability
2020-2021
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Promoting digital skilling programs, leveraging Microsoft’s tools, for underserved groups, particularly women and indigenous populations.
Future of Apprenticeships
2023
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A conference uniting Australia and New Zealand to explore emerging trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the next generation of apprenticeships.
Quality Apprenticeships Accreditation
2023-ongoing
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The Quality Apprenticeships accreditation designed, based on international quality frameworks, to acknowledge best practice in the employment of apprentices and encourage continued improvement.
Apprentice Scholarships
2019-ongoing
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A program providing financial support and international learning opportunities for Australia apprentices.
The Return on Investment in supporting Australian Apprenticeships
2025
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GAN Australia codesigned a tool to help various stakeholders calculate the ROI of employing an apprentice or trainee in the country.
Resources
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The Return on Investment in Supporting Australian Apprenticeships
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Overview of the Australian VET System
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A Guide to Group Training
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Comparing Australia and Swiss VET Systems
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Australia and Swiss Post-School Pathways
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What will it take? Possible Solutions that May Help Rebuild Career Paths for Young People
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Time to Get On With the Job
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Comparing Australia and Switzerland
Latest Updates
GAN Argentina, GAN Australia and GAN Guatemala Join GAN Global Board
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Upskilling new work generation urgent in era of unprecedented change
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The Future of Apprenticeships: Perspectives from Switzerland, New Zealand and Australia striving for excellence
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Inclusive Digital Skills Training - What will it take?
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