News
Update of Board Membership
Just an update to those following the journey of East Coast Apprenticeships. Kerri Lawrence GAICD, who joined our Board in September 2024, has recently stepped down from the role of Director and Vice President, and Ben Croft was appointed as a Director on 21st April...
Simon Hislop appointed to Chief Executive Officer
East Coast Apprenticeships today announced the appointment of Simon Hislop as Chief Executive Officer, effective 11th May, 2026. In making the announcement, Micheal Martin, President and Chairperson, said: "Simon will focus on strategic execution, sustainable growth...
TAFE Queensland and East Coast Apprenticeships enter into strategic partnership
East Coast Apprenticeships CEO Rebecca Atkinson with TAFE Queensland CEO John Tucker TAFE Queensland and East Coast Apprenticeships have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to signify a joint commitment to providing Queensland employers with a pipeline of...
Congratulations To Our Newest Brisbane Metro Apprentices Who Have Completed Probation!
Once a month, we invite our apprentices to each branch to celebrate them completing their probation. We use, what we call Probation Day, to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work put in over the first 3 months of their apprenticeship, to discuss and do refresher...
Top 5 Considerations When Employing An Apprentice And How ECA Can Assist
Taking on an apprentice is the natural path you take as you achieve the goals to grow your business. If choosing the right fit for your business isn’t hard enough there are layers of paperwork, responsibility and training that come along with the benefits of having an...
When To Employ an Apprentice
Running a business is hard. Finding the right people frustrating. It would be great just to find and recruit the right employees who are trained and obtain the skillsets tailored to your industry. Whether you are wanting a new start or experienced apprentice,...
How Group Training Organisations (ECA/East Coast Apprenticeships) Can Support/Enhance Your Business
Business is booming so it is important to have quality employees to meet project demands and deadlines. It is time to recruit apprentices who are passionate about the industry, looking for long term employment and career opportunities, rather than casual labour hire....
Employment Solutions and how ECA Can Support Your Business Model
It is important to prioritise focussing on your business without tasks like recruiting distracting you from running your company. Running a Group Training organisation placing hundreds of apprentices and trainees, we know this is easier said than done. You may have a...
Benefits of Hiring An Apprentice Over General Labour Hire
If business is growing it may be an easy solution to seek a quick fix of short-term recruitment through labour hire. However, labour hire is essentially a temporary answer to a long-term problem. The solution we have for you? Hiring an apprentice or trainee. Packed...