Employing an apprentice or trainee for your business
Apprentices and trainees can help your business build a skilled workforce for the future.
They bring new energy, practical skills and a pipeline of talent that grows with your business.
You can employ an apprentice or trainee directly, but many businesses choose a Group Training Organisation
– a simple, low-cost way to access motivated learners while the Group Training Organisation manages the recruitment,
employment and training responsibilities.
They bring new energy, practical skills and a pipeline of talent that grows with your business.
You can employ an apprentice or trainee directly, but many businesses choose a Group Training Organisation (GTO) – a simple, low-cost way to access motivated learners while the GTO manages the recruitment, employment and training responsibilities.
What is a Group Training Organisation?
The GTO becomes the legal employer – managing wages, insurance, training contracts and ongoing support – while your business benefits from a skilled apprentice or trainee without the administrative burden of direct employment.
What is a Group Training Organisation?
A Group Training Organisation (GTO) employs apprentices and trainees and places them with businesses, known as host employers, for their on-the-job training.
The GTO becomes the legal employer – managing wages, insurance, training contracts and ongoing support – while your business benefits from a skilled apprentice or trainee without the administrative burden of direct employment.
Benefits for your business:
Group training is an easy and
cost effective way to take on an apprentice or trainee
GTOs manage recruitment,
training contracts, wages and
entitlements, administration,
training delivery and monitor skill development
GTOs provide flexibility to your business without a long term training contract
Through a GTO, apprentices and
trainees can be changed and
moved to suit your business
needs
GTOs are active in most industries – automotive, construction, electrical, plumbing, engineering, horticulture, community services, retail, hospitality, business administration and more
GTOs can organise apprenticeships and traineeships wherever you are, in both city and regional areas in all states and territories
A smarter way to grow your workforce
Engage motivated apprentices and trainees without the responsibilities of direct
employment. Search our directory to find a GTO that works in your industry and region.