Key success factors in placing and supporting new apprentices with disabilities through group training: findings of a national study

This research report is based on the experiences of a number of group training organisations who are working with people with a disability. Nearly 23 per cent of Australia’s apprentices and trainees with a disability are employed through group training arrangements, compared with 12 per cent of the total number of apprentices and trainees. The report presents a range of practical ideas to assist group training organisations to establish collaborative partnerships, in particular with disability employment agencies, to help create more vocational education and training opportunities for people with a disability. Group training has been the most successful of all the three major employer groups in indenturing New Apprentices with disabilities.

A best practice guide to placing and supporting new apprentices with disabilities is indexed at TD/ANTA 71.03.

This research report is based on the experiences of a number of group training organisations who are working with people with a disability. Nearly 23 per cent of Australia’s apprentices and trainees with a disability are employed through group training arrangements, compared with 12 per cent of the total number of apprentices and trainees. The report presents a range of practical ideas to assist group training organisations to establish collaborative partnerships, in particular with disability employment agencies, to help create more vocational education and training opportunities for ...  [+] Show more