• Please be advised that our offices are closed from Monday 23rd December 2024 and re-open on Monday 6th January 2025.

Why are Career Expos Important for High School Students?

Career expos provide a great opportunity for students to research and explore their options to plan for their future when school is completed. In attendance at these events are many industry professionals and representatives from education and training providers who are more than willing to provide relevant and up-to-date industry information.

As well as for students, career expos are helpful to school teachers, career advisors and parents/carers who are also researching for their own knowledge on behalf of young people. Career Expos are a great way to update your knowledge about certain industries and to learn about the career pathway options available.

These events provide students with the opportunity to speak with education and training providers and potential employers about their options, by asking questions and gathering insights. Students can find out about the qualifications and skills required to start a career in a particular industry of interest and potential employment opportunities. Students can take away with them brochures and information to help them make comparisons and discuss their thoughts and opinions with their friends and family after the event.

There’s no such thing as a silly question. Students are encouraged to come prepared with their questions. It is also a good idea to bring a copy of the most up-to-date resume.

The Master Builders Association of NSW will be attending Career Expos across Sydney and surrounds in 2025. If you know of a young person considering a career in Building or Construction, or would just like to know more about what career pathways and roles are available in the industry, make sure they come along and visit the stand.

For a full calendar of Master Builders career expos and events, go to the website.

What is a Group Training Organisation?

Group Training Organisations (GTOs) facilitate an employment and training arrangement whereby they employ apprentices and trainees under an Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training Contract and place them with Host Employers.

The GTO undertakes the employer’s responsibilities for the quality and continuity of the apprentices’ and/or trainees’ employment and training. The GTO also provides care and support for the apprentice or trainee throughout their engagement with the GTO.

Master Builders is a Group Training Organisation recognised as a provider of choice for building and construction apprentice, trainee and trade employment solutions. We are committed to supporting, promoting, and employing apprentices and trainees in the building and construction industry and have been doing so for more than 45 years.

For more information about Master Builders Apprenticeship Services go to the website.

Careers Resources to Help School Communities

The Master Builders website is now live!  It is specifically designed with school communities in mind to make researching careers in the industry easy. The goal is to create a seamless online experience for all involved in the educational and career development of a young person.

Students want information readily available at their fingertips and the website allows them to find the resources and information they need quickly and easily. It contains up-to-date industry information, a simplified application process, and comprehensive career resources such as:

  • A library of Frequently Asked Questions
  • A Career Pathway diagram to becoming a Builder or Construction Manager
  • Definitions of the different types of Building and Construction trades
  • A new upcoming events calendar tool to find out where Master Builders will be attending career expos
  • Links to social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
  • Inspiring stories from Master Builders apprentices
  • Link to YouTube channel for videos about Master Builders apprentices.

Additionally, Master Builders produce a monthly dedicated construction industry newsletter. This newsletter provides subscribers with industry news and updates, tips and tricks, inspiring stories from Master Builders apprentices, up-to-date information on changes to Master Builders products and services plus more. Go to the website to subscribe to the newsletter.

These new features reflect our ongoing commitment to improving communication, engagement, and access to important resources for students, parents and career advisors.

Book a School Presentation

Did you know that Master Builders can come to your school’s career expos and events, and provide insightful presentations to groups of students? The presentation will go for 20-30 minutes which will be presented by 1 or 2 representatives from Master Builders Apprenticeship Services. As well as the presentation, students will receive a brochure and promotional items. You can request a school presentation from the website.

The Presentation will give an insight into:

  • A day in the life of an apprentice
  • The different types of trades
  • Insights into the building and construction industry
  • The Pre-Apprenticeship program
  • How to start an apprenticeship
  • Career roadmaps in the industry
  • The benefits of an apprenticeship
  • How to apply
  • Plus more!

If you would like further information please contact Master Builders Apprenticeship Services on Call 8586 3533 or 0419 148 926 or careers@mbansw.asn.au

 

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Direct Debit Terms and Conditions

  • Your nominated account or credit card will be debited weekly for hosting a MBAS or MBAS+ apprentice or trainee.
  • The first debit to your account will occur within 7 working days of the MBAS or MBAS+ apprentice or trainee commencing their placement with your business.
  • If an invoice payment is due on a non-business day, it will be debited from your account on the following business day.
  • Host Employer account information held by MBANSW will be kept confidential. Please note that some information is provided to the MBANSW financial institution to initiate the debit to your nominated account.
  • MBANSW will give you a minimum of 14 days’ notice in writing of changes to these Terms and Conditions.
  • If you wish to make changes to this arrangement, please contact MBANSW on (02) 8586 3533.

Your responsibility in this arrangement

  • Ensure that your nominated account can accept direct debits (your financial institution can confirm this).
  • Ensure there are sufficient cleared funds in the nominated account on the drawing date.
  • Advise MBANSW in writing if the nominated account is transferred or closed.


Please note that if your payment is dishonoured by your financial institution, a re-draw will take place within 7 days.

Any transaction fees payable by MBANSW in respect to a dishonoured payment will be added to your account.

Enquiries

Please direct all enquiries to MBAS (02) 8586 3533 or apprenticeship@mbansw.asn.au;

Please include your phone and email address.

I/We authorise MBANSW to arrange for funds to be debited from my/our nominated account at the financial institution identified below.

This authority to direct debit will remain in place in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.