225 Apprenticeship Program
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview SA Housing Trust is seeking suitably qualified Group Training Organisations (GTOs) to support the commencement of 225 new apprenticeships across priority construction trades. Purpose The program will support the development of South Australia's construction workforce and help address the skilled-trade capacity required to deliver the State's housing commitments. Scope The scope includes: Recruiting and employing apprentices Securing and managing placements with host employers Providing ongoing pastoral, administrative and employment support needed to improve apprentice retention and completion Eligibility Respondents must be suitably qualified Group Training Organisations (GTOs) Instructions to Tenderers The Trust intends to appoint one or more GTOs, and apprentice allocations may be split across multiple suppliers. For the purpose of this procurement, apprentices also include trainees. Enquiries Contact: Penny Thompson Email: housingprocurement@sa.gov.au
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