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Robert Vidler – Canada Week 1

Robert Vidler – Canada Week 1

Robert J Vidler, our Canada Exchange Ambassador for 2018 landed safely and is thoroughly enjoying his work experience in Canada. My Canadian experience has exceeded all expectations thus far. On Saturday, Myself and ECA’s Donna Faulkner were escorted by Karen Mclean...

Kane Constructions recognise and support talented apprentices

Kane Constructions recognise and support talented apprentices

Queensland carpentry apprentice and 2018 Canadian Exchange Apprentice Ambassador, Robert J Vidler, has a farewell message for other young people as he heads to Vancouver today – “never give up on your dreams”. The adult third year apprentice grew up in a small New...

Learning difficulty no barrier to success

Learning difficulty no barrier to success

Aaron Scarce completed his apprenticeship with East Coast Apprenticeships early this year and has been featured in both the Caboolture Herald and Pine Rivers Press. Aaron had been diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, and despite an impressive array of...

Mature-age, the ‘new-age’ apprentice

Mature-age, the ‘new-age’ apprentice

An adult apprentice, whose potential was initially spotted by his host employer while working as a labourer, has been chosen as the East Coast Apprenticeships (ECA) 2018 Canadian Exchange Apprentice Ambassador. Third-year carpenter, Robert Vidler, will swap a...

2018 Canadian Exchange Ambassador Announced

2018 Canadian Exchange Ambassador Announced

East Coast Apprenticeships are pleased to announce this year’s Canadian Exchange Apprentice Ambassador. Each year the selection panel have the very difficult task of selecting an Ambassador who will represent themselves, their trade, Australian Apprenticeships systems...

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