About Group Training South West
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Group Training South West, trading as The Apprentice and Traineeship Company, is one of the largest not-for-profit group training companies in the state.
Our head office is based in Bunbury and operates regional offices in Busselton, Manjimup, Mandurah, and Perth.
The Apprentice and Traineeship Company has achieved significant growth over the past five years and now provides high quality employment for more than 500 apprentices and trainees.
Commencing in 1986 with just 12 apprentices in the building and construction sector, the company has grown to become the company of choice for many host employers and businesses within all sectors of industry and trades.
We are the second largest employer of youth in the state, making a significant contribution to the local economy in the region.
Our dedicated and well-trained staff has ensured the ongoing development of skilful young people for the future and is motivated by the opportunity to provide young people with a good head start to life.
Stan Liaros
CEO
Company Values
THE Apprentice and Traineeship COMPANY values are based on our beliefs in:
- Committed to providing quality employees and training for business and industry
- The Group Training Concept (sharing the training of apprentices and trainees)
- Our responsibility to the communities of the Peel and South West regions of WA
- Our ability to identify shortfalls and implement solutions or improvement in relation to employment and training issues
- The provision of a simple, responsible and positive customer service
- Being user friendly
- Being a fair and reputable provider of services
- The importance of our apprentices, trainees, clients, staff and industry representatives and the need of their input and feedback