NexGen Pathways

Yalagan Group Training Rebrands to NexGen Pathways


Yalagan Group Training is proud to announce that it is changing its trading name to NexGen Pathways. This new name reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the next generation of workforce leaders and advancing career opportunities for young Australians, particularly from Aboriginal and under-represented communities.

As NexGen Pathways, we remain dedicated to empowering young jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with the skills and resources needed to succeed in today’s dynamic industries. In our third year as a Group Training Organisation (GTO), we have supported over 1,000 individuals through a range of pre-employment programs and upskilling short courses, providing a strong foundation for their future careers.

The rebrand to NexGen Pathways aligns with our core mission to champion the next generation of talent. Through our continued partnerships with industry leaders, we aim to create valuable pathways for young people, offering them the exposure and experience they need to make informed decisions about their career trajectories.

Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, we are excited to work alongside our existing and new clients to address workforce needs, build industry connections, and provide essential opportunities for young people to enter their chosen careers. Together, we will forge a brighter future for the workforce of tomorrow.

NexGen Pathways

We are incredibly excited to share some of the updates we have been working on over here at NexGen Pathways, stay tuned as we roll out some changes before the new year including a brand new website!

YGT & YRT partnered to deliver our most recent round of EPP programs to school students from Tamworth, Illawarra , Moree, Cowpasture & Campbelltown regions who completed our Trade Foundations program that included introductory UOC’s in Hand & Power Tools, Provide CPR, Operate Elevating Work Platforms & Work Safely & WHS policies and procedures with outstanding outcomes and near perfect completion rates with 57/60 participating students successfully completing the programs and some that have already transitioned into apprenticeships & traineeships.

At YGT we strongly believe these programs play a crucial role in preparing school students for the workforce by providing them with exposure to multiple industries, essential skills, career insights, and confidence to pursue their professional aspirations. By investing in these programs, we invest in the future success of our youth and the prosperity of our communities.

Thank you to all involved in making these programs an overwhelming success. Special thanks for HTC Careers Nicholas Chambour, Kate Rowe, Kirsty Ebzery, Lauren McCarthy & Gianni Alfonsi (SBAT Officer) for your efforts and support. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Thank you Sue KENNEDY & Tracy Lee for your ongoing confidence in YGT’s ability to participate in this fantastic initiative. It has been a pleasure to have been part of this program since the pilot and we look forward to providing our ongoing commitment to helping the next generation of leaders find they pathway.

Some snaps/highlights of our students in action from some of our recently concluded programs.

Empowering women 💪✨ Celebrating International Women's Day here at Yalagan Group Training - GTO with gratitude for our incredibly talented female trainees and exceptional staff who inspire and lead with passion and dedication.

Here's to breaking barriers, and building a future where every woman's potential is recognised and celebrated. 🚀🌸

Congratulations to Alistar!!

We are pleased to welcome Alistar to Yalagan Group Training this week to complete his Electrical Apprenticeship!

Alistar starts his Apprenticeship Journey with Host Employer Mingarang Services in Sydney who are already hosting another electrical apprentice that started in August this year.

Alistar has a fantastic attitude and passion for the electrical industry and Yalagan Group Training is looking forward to helping him achieve his goals and will be there every step of the way through his apprenticeship to provide guidance.

Thank you to our wonderful host employer Alan Daly from Mingarang Services Group who truly cares about not only creating and offering employment pathways opportunities for apprentices and trainees, but is also committed to providing a fantastic work environment for his apprentices to learn and succeed. Alan drove Alistar himself to the sign up/induction this week to ensure everything goes smoothly.

We cannot wait to see the great things Alistar will achieve under the guidance of Alan Daly and with assistance from YGT GTO coordinators and mentors.

Amazing shot of the incredible artwork created by Indigenous artists Natalie Davies for our REvive Program.

Sarina Russo Apprenticeships believes in changing lives and creating brighter futures.

Yalagan Group & Bingo Industries have created the REvive program with Corrective Services NSW, transitioning incarcerated First Nations Australians into traineeships with Bingo Industries as part of a Work Release program.

Our team is standing in front of the work of inspirational artist and Indigenous Engagement Manager Natalie Davies.

Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this program’s success!

A very interesting read on the changing nature of year 12 graduates heading direct to the workforce as apposed to straight back into school.

Rising numbers of apprenticeships and traineeships are seeing students finishing high school much earlier but starting work even sooner in careers of their choosing.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/rising-number-of-year-12-graduates-heading-straight-to-workforce-20230804-p5du16.html #:~:text=A%20growing%20number%20of%20year,were%20employed%20the%20following%20year.

Rising number of year 12 graduates heading straight to workforce Experts say the trend reflects students embracing the ideal of lifelong learning. But one warns early employment without training could leave graduates unprepared for future jobs markets.

Our GTO Manager Eddy Hazem pictured with Sue Kennedy Senior Project Officer at Training Services NSW and Tracey Lee at our offical launch event for the REvive Prison Release Program!

The REvive program provides full time employment through traineeships in Waste Management for Aboriginal men and women during day release from correctional facilities and post release.

Yalagan Group Training is working with these women and men to find opportunities to break the cycle of recidivism.