Luncheon for an Important Cause

A special luncheon was held a few months ago at the Hyatt Grand Ballroom in Perth to raise awareness for a very important cause – and one which is very close to our hearts – promoting positive mental health in the workplace. The luncheon was hosted by Mates in Construction, a not-for-profit organisation that provides mental health support for people in the building and construction industry. Among the 250 attendees were The Apprenticeship Community’s Melanie Goddard, and some of our employers and clients, Amanda Hamilton from Civmec, Charlotte Sutton from Skill Hire and Kay Patel from Georgiou (pictured).

The Apprenticeship Community is passionate about helping apprentices and employers form strong relationships that set both parties up for success. This goes far beyond the sign-on process, and includes supports throughout the apprenticeship, such as mentoring to help candidates deal with any personal issues that may arise.

Positive mental health is so important to the success of apprenticeships. Without the right supports, apprentices can become disengaged and are at risk of dropping out of their training. Which is why we have partnered with Mates in Construction to offer free training to our clients.

Last year, building and construction was the number one industry for new sign-ons within The Apprenticeship Community. Mates in Construction are experts in this industry, and use their experience to influence the culture of employers by raising awareness about the signs that workers may be struggling with life issues.

With the help of Mates in Construction, The Apprenticeship Community will be holding free General Awareness Training in our Rivervale offices. The training is aimed at any employers in the civil construction industry interested in better engaging with their employees.

If you’re interested in attending, or want to find out more about how The Apprenticeship Community can support your employees, contact our office on 08 6165 3362.