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Looking for an extra set of hands? ATEC has job-ready electrical apprentices available to commence with your business today!

Pre-vetted and work-ready
Completed introductory training
Equipped with the tools to hit the ground running

With the flexibility and support ATEC provides, hosting an apprentice has never been easier. You focus on the job, we’ll handle the rest.

Get in touch today to find the right apprentice for your team. Click the link in our bio for more or email the GTO team today: [email protected]

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Come down and say hello to the Engineered for Excellence team at the Whyalla Career Roadshow at the Recreation Centre from 10am - 2pm today!

If you’re interested in a future in Mechanical Engineering or Fabrication, make sure to stop by and chat with Engineered for Excellence team member Sean, together with ATEC BDM Cale Porter, about apprenticeships, career pathways, training opportunities, and what getting started in the trades can really look like.

Read more: https://www.engineeredforexcellence.com.au/

See you soon!

St Patrick’s Technical College – Returning Bronze Sponsor in 2027!

We’re proud to welcome St Patrick's Technical College back as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2027 ATEC Training Excellence Awards.

St Patrick’s Technical College plays a vital role in preparing students for apprenticeships and real-world careers. Their ongoing support of the Awards reflects a shared vision of developing strong pathways into the trades and recognising the incredible efforts of apprentices, trainees, and employers.

We’re grateful for St Patrick’s continued partnership and their contribution to celebrating South Australia’s future workforce in 2027.

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South Australian fabrication apprentice Jake Palmer has been named ATEC’s Apprentice of the Year, capping off an extraordinary year of achievement in the trades. The announcement coincided with the launch of ATEC’s new Engineered for Excellence initiative, which is raising the visibility of engineering trades and highlighting exciting opportunities available in these career pathways .https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0WFT40

A recent fabrication apprentice graduate, Jake specialises in custom automotive accessories and high-performance alloy fabrication, including TIG welding for racing and bespoke vehicles. Jake’s work is precise, high-quality, and often on projects where attention to detail is critical, making this an exciting and dynamic career for anyone interested in engineering, fabrication, or hands-on problem solving.
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Apprentice of the Year | Fabrication | Engineering | Engineered for Excellence | ATEC | ATEC Apprentice of the Year

Come down and say hello to the Engineered for Excellence team at the Port Augusta Career Roadshow at Central Oval!

If you’re interested in a future in Mechanical Engineering or Fabrication, make sure to stop by and chat with Engineered for Excellence team member Sean, together with ATEC BDM Cale Porter, about apprenticeships, career pathways, training opportunities, and what getting started in the trades can really look like.

Read more: https://www.engineeredforexcellence.com.au/

See you soon!

Engineered for Excellence team member Sean together with ATEC BDM Cale are heading to the Career Roadshow in Port Augusta tomorrow, Wednesday, 27 May, at Central Oval!

If you’re interested in a future in Mechanical Engineering or Fabrication, make sure to stop by and chat with Cale and Sean about apprenticeships, career pathways, training opportunities, and what getting started in the trades can really look like.

Where: Central Oval, Port Augusta
When: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

On the day, you can:
• Test your skills on our VR welding simulator
• Explore careers in engineering and fabrication
• Learn about apprenticeships, training and career pathways
• Grab some of our brand-new E4E merch

Ahead of the event, the team travelled up from Adelaide today and visited Port Augusta Technical College, where they toured the facilities and gained insight into the engineering pathways and training opportunities available to local students. While in the region, the team will also be connecting with local businesses and organisations to learn more about the engineering industry in the Upper Spencer Gulf and strengthen connections to the Engineered for Excellence program.

We’ll also be visiting:
📍 Whyalla | 28 May
📍 Port Lincoln | 2 June

Get in touch with us today if you're keen to see the team while theyre in your area. We look forward to seeing you out on the road!

To learn more about what the Engineered for Excellence team is doing across the state, visit:https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Wkdm0

SAVE THE DATE!

We are excited to announce that the 2027 ATEC Training Excellence Awards will be held on Friday, 5 March 2027 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more information about this highly anticipated annual event.

The ATEC Training Excellence Awards is a premier evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements and milestones of our apprentices, host employers, partners, and staff throughout the year.

More details coming soon, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

ATEC is proud to announce that construction is about to commence of thier new Ottoway Knowledge Hub, a major investment in the future of vocational education, apprenticeships and industry growth in South Australia.

Following the construction plan agreement by ATEC with Partek Construction & Interiors, work will officially begin on-site in June.

The new state-of-the-art facility will enhance existing classrooms with a modern, technology-enabled learning environment purpose-built for the next generation of skilled workers.

The Knowledge Hub will feature:
⚡ Flexible high-tech training spaces
⚡ Industry and event capability
⚡ Modern student amenities
⚡ Future-focused learning environments
⚡ Expanded capacity to support SA’s growing skills demand

This is more than a building.

It’s a major investment in training excellence, workforce capability and South Australia’s future across construction, defence, engineering and manufacturing industries.

Following the success of ATEC’s Carpentry Centre of Excellence at Lonsdale, the Knowledge Hub represents another bold step forward in building world-class training facilities for apprentices and industry.

📣 Read the full media release and see the render image here:

ATEC Unveils Major New Knowledge Hub as Skills Demand Surges Across South Australia | ATEC News ATEC Unveils Major New Knowledge Hub as Skills Demand Surges Across South Australia Posted on May 26, 2026 South Australia’s booming demand for skilled tradespeople is driving a major new investment in vocational education, with the Adelaide Training and Employment Centre (ATEC) officially an...

Today, we had the pleasure of taking our valued Silver Sponsors of the 2026 ATEC Training Awards & Graduation Ceremony out for a thank-you brunch at Bloom Cafe.

Following the success of this year’s event in March, it was a great opportunity to show our appreciation for their generous support, not only for the 2026 awards night, but also for their continued partnership heading into 2027.

A huge thank you to Mas National and Support Australia for supporting the next generation of apprentices and trainees. Events like ours simply wouldn’t be possible without organisations like yours.

If your organisation would like to come on board as a sponsor for the 2027 ATEC Training Excellence Awards, please contact [email protected] for more information.

Check out the photos from our 2026 event below:
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