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Become a host employer to an apprentice or trainee
Partner with CVGT Employment Apprenticeships & Traineeships and we’ll handle the administrative burden of building and maintaining your workforce to meet the needs of your business now and in the future.
We are committed to prioritising your business success
by freeing you from extra administration so you can do what you do best.
How we help your business:
CVGT Employment will recruit, interview, and employ apprentices and trainees under a training contract and place them with you as a host employer.
This will help you to concentrate on your business priorities, while we handle all the details of employing an apprentice or trainee.
This includes making sure all entitlements are paid for your apprentice or trainee, and regulatory requirements are met. We can also help you access financial incentives to support your bottom line. Our team also provides support to meet training and safety needs for your apprentice or trainee.
What we’ll look after:
What you get:
What we do for apprentices and trainees:
With our years of experience, we become a trusted mentor for those embarking on their apprenticeship or traineeship journey.
We are always ready with advice and support to help them thrive and successfully complete their training. We help people to find their calling and pursue their passion for an exciting career. We will sure they make the most of the opportunity you provide.40 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We support apprentices for all kinds of trades including carpentry, mechanical, hairdressing, electrical and plumbing businesses. Our traineeships cover a wide variety of areas including business administration, retail, hospitality, and community services.
CVGT Employment acts as an umbrella employer, allowing you employ an apprentice or trainee as a host business.
They work in your workplace, gaining real-life skills while CVGT Employment handles payroll and administration.
Gain extra hands without the hassle.
CVGT Employment takes care of legal requirements, leads you to government incentives, and frees you up to focus on your core business.
Candidates seeking work come to us and we actively recruit through our candidate pool, social media, and website channels.
We screen for job readiness and support their transition to workplace training.
You can also bring your own candidates and let us handle administrative tasks.
Chat with a CVGT Employment Field Officer about your business needs.
If an apprentice or trainee is the right fit, we’ll guide you through the process and requirements.
Group Training:
The smarter way to employ Apprentices and Trainees
CVGT Employment has been supporting people and businesses for more than 40 years.
As a not-for-profit organisation with a track record of strong partnerships across Victoria and southern New South Wales, CVGT Employment is committed to building skilled workforces, strengthening local communities, and creating sustainable career opportunities.
Partner with CVGT Employment – together we can invest in the workforce of tomorrow.
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