Victoria

    Issue 5 – March 2022

    Awards 2021 – Celebrating at the MCG


    Over 220 guests enjoyed fine dining and entertainment from jazz extraordinaires The Mal Sedergreen Ensemble at our 2021 Awards held at the MCG on 18 March.

    Apprentices, Trainees, Host Employers, NECA Education & Careers Board, families, friends and staff enjoyed an evening which started with pre-dinner drinks, entertainment from a funky emerging jazz trio and awesome views of the MCG from the Betty Cuthbert lounge.

    NECA Education & Careers’ Darin Jewell and Adisa Husanovic were joint MCs for the evening and after everyone was seated at the twenty two beautifully decorated tables, Chairman Steven Herbert gave an opening address.

    Read the full wrap up of the night and see more photos here.

    Try Your Trade Women’s expo – great success

    Banners, goody bags and enthusiastic staff welcomed women interested in electrical careers to our Carlton North trade school on Sunday 6 March

    Excited with the chance to experience the practical side of electrical work, the twenty five participants together with parents, carers and friends engaged with teachers and mentors learning about key aspects of the Certificate III Electrotechnology course and electrical career.

    Minister The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio toured the workshop, chatted with participants and learnt about the Women and Their Trade (WaTT) partnership with Apprenticeships Victoria from John Taufer, our General Manager.

    The day was so successful it was oversubscribed with the planning for the second Try Your Trade well underway.

    For those women interested in registering, please visit necaeducation.com.au or contact us direct on 1300 827 832

    Upcoming Certificate IV and Diploma in Project Management courses


    If you want to tender for larger projects and achieve better project outcomes, you need qualified project managers on your team.

    The annual intakes for Project Management qualifications at NECA Education & Careers commence soon and suit a range of experience from project team members and recently appointed project managers to those with more experience seeking formal qualifications.

    Learn leading techniques and skills to optimise efficiencies within projects; stakeholder relationships; project strategy, planning and structure; monitoring progress; analysing a completed project; and more.

    NECA members are eligible for a 5% discount on course fees.

    Certificate IV in Project Management Practice Diploma of Project Management
    Commences May Commences June
    11 months of practical application, 9 face-to-face class days 12 months of practical application, 12 days of face-to-face classes
    Includes industry leading simulation day at the Building Leadership Simulation Centre
    Register your interest for the Certificate IV Register your interest for the Diploma