Creating Vibrant Futures: Mas National and IntoWork Australia Officially Launch the New Australian Apprenticeship Support Services Contract

Over two exhilirating days, we had over 200 Mas National and IntoWork Australia team members come together in Sydney to launch our new Australian Apprenticeship Support Services contract. The Conference was an opportunity for the team to connect, share innovative ideas and identify opportunities that will empower us to deliver our services to Australian Apprentices and employers under the Australian Apprenticeship Support Services program.

“The success of our organisation and the wider IntoWork Group begins with our team. This Conference is a great way to inspire our team to think about how they can contribute to shaping the lives of individuals, businesses and the community,” said John Glass, Mas National CEO.

The Australian Government’s new model for Australian Apprenticeship Support Services will deliver strengthened support for apprentices who are at the highest risk of non-completion. This will deliver on the Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit commitments to explore options to improve apprenticeship support services and drive-up completions.

Informed by two rounds of consultations, these services will increase the variety and capacity of organisations providing Apprenticeship support services and will also:

• Place the apprentice at the centre of service provision through an enhanced assessment at the beginning of the apprenticeship to help set up apprentices for success.
• Strengthen mentoring support services for apprentices and employers.
• Provide greater support for Key Client Groups (Women in Male Dominated Trades, First Nations Australian Apprentices, Australian Apprentices with disability and Australian Apprentices located in remote Australia) while continuing to support all apprentices and their employers.
• Introduce specialised service providers for First Nations Australian Apprentices, women in male-dominated trades and clean energy apprentices.
• Utilise improved technology to increase and better target communications and streamline program administration.

Mas will work in collaboration with organisations across five states and territories including; New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania to provide employment and business support as an approved Apprentice Connect Provider.