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𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩? 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨!

When things change unexpectedly, it doesn’t mean your training journey is over. It simply means it’s time for the right support to step in.

The Out of Trade Program is here to help you recommence your training, connect you with potential employers, and continue working toward completing your qualification.



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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤!

This National Careers Week (11–17 May 2026), educators across Australia are encouraged to introduce career development early through the “𝐢 𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠...” initiative.

National Careers Week is a nationwide initiative led by the Industry Council of Australia, celebrating the importance of career development and helping people of all ages explore pathways, build skills, and make informed decisions about their futures. It highlights that careers are not just jobs, but lifelong journeys shaped by learning, experiences, and opportunities.

By introducing these ideas early, young people are empowered to recognise their strengths, grow their confidence, and start imagining what’s possible.

Because career development doesn’t start in secondary school it grows over time through curiosity, identity, interests, and experiences.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🔐

Today is International Password Day an important reminder to review and strengthen the passwords that protect your personal and professional information.

Be honest… are you still using the same password from 2012?

Our passwords protect some of the most important parts of our lives from emails, social media to online banking.

That’s why today is all about taking a moment to strengthen your digital security and build better habits online.

Cyber threats are always evolving, and weak or reused passwords are still one of the easiest ways for hackers to access personal information.

Here are a few quick wins to protect your online world:

✅ Create long, strong, and unique passwords for every account
✅ Avoid using personal details like birthdays or pet names
✅ Turn on two-factor authentication for extra protection

Taking just a few minutes today can make a big difference in protecting your information tomorrow.

𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩?

Support is ready and available through the Out of Trade Program. The program connects you with support that can help you find a new employer, continue your training, and keep your progress moving.



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Today we recognise International Firefighters Day and honour the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of firefighters around the world.

From responding to natural disasters and emergencies to protecting lives, property, and the environment, firefighters step into danger when it matters most. This day also commemorates those who have lost their lives in the line of duty and acknowledges the personal risks firefighters face every day in service to their communities.

This day also raises awareness about fire safety, preparedness, and the importance of supporting emergency services. It encourages communities to recognise the value of training, equipment, and mental health support for firefighters.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!👷‍♀️👩‍💼

International Workers Day is a time to recognise the work that keeps our communities moving and our industries strong.

Celebrated on May 1 and observed in over 80 countries this day honours the contributions of working people everywhere and remembers the struggles and sacrifices that helped secure safer, fairer working conditions for all.

From experienced professionals to apprentices and trainees who are learning, growing and stepping into their careers, every contribution matters.

Today we recognise the people behind the work and the vital role they play in building a strong, skilled workforce for the future.

🦺 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤.

On April 28, we recognise the importance of maintaining safe and healthy workplaces and the role this plays in supporting effective, sustainable work practices.

A strong focus on physical safety, mental health, and overall wellbeing helps reduce risk, improve performance, and ensure people can carry out their work safely. This is especially important for apprentices, who may be new to the workplace and learning tasks for the first time.

Providing the right training, supervision, and safety information helps set strong foundations and reinforces safe work habits from the start.

Today is an opportunity to reflect on current practices and reinforce our commitment to identifying hazards, managing risks, and meeting our health and safety obligations so everyone, including apprentices, can return home safely at the end of the day.

Check out our Safety First YouTube videos that support and reinforce key safety messages.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMjBNeXXuRM&list=PLwbUYJw4yFH-HzRVYjBRK8OjxzCNiu99z

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𝐀𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐲🌹

On 25 April, we pause on ANZAC Day to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women past and present.

It’s a day of reflection, gratitude, and respect. We remember those who served, those who never returned, and the values they stood for: mateship, resilience, courage, and sacrifice.

Lest we forget.

𝐁𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞.

We have Out-of-trade apprentices who are motivated and eager to return to work. These apprentices have already gained valuable experience and are keen to finish what they started.

If you’ve got room on the team, we can help you find the right fit.



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🌍 World Creativity & Innovation Day

Creativity is more than ideas - it’s the courage to step beyond what’s familiar and turn imagination into action.

Observed each year on April 21, this year’s theme challenges us to "Step Out and Innovate” by embracing change, exploring new perspectives, and transforming bold thinking into meaningful impact.

Today, we celebrate the thinkers, makers, and problem‑solvers who push boundaries, collaborate with purpose, and reimagine what’s possible across industries and communities.

Let’s keep stepping out, experimenting, and shaping the future together.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

The Out of Trade Program is here to help you recommence your training, connect with potential employers, and continue working toward completing your qualification.

We're here to help https://aen.org.au/outoftrade/



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