All the support you’ll need
Balancing work, training and life can be tough at the start of an apprenticeship, but MEGT has you covered with great tools and resources to help you through your apprenticeship or traineeship.
We provide expert assistance and advice to help you resolve short-term setbacks and can make connections and referrals to specialist support services if you need.
Mentoring by MEGT
Research shows that effective mentoring significantly increases the chances of apprentices and trainees completing their training! Our qualified mentors can help keep you motivated and on track. We work one-on-one to offer confidential support that will help you in a range of areas, including:
Work and training support
- Navigating workplace hurdles. From finding their way in a new job to improving communication with you, we’re here to help.
- Time management. We share essential time management tips so your apprentice or trainee can balance work and study successfully.
- Career guidance. We provide insights to help you plan your future.
- Literacy and numeracy assistance. MEGT works with you to ensure you are well prepared for off-the-job training requirements and assessments.
- Access financial support. Be confident as you complete your financial incentive claims.
Personal support
- Mental health wellbeing. Our mentors can help you navigate personal challenges and ensure you can stay engaged with your training.
- Financial and housing support. We can connect you with resources to help create a more stable environment outside of work.
- Cultural and legal assistance. We provide access to programs which support a diversity of needs.
Who is eligible for mentoring?
Apprentices and trainees who are eligible for free mentoring services include, but are not limited to:
- Women in male-dominated trades
- First Nations Australian Apprentices
- Australian Apprentices with disability
- Australian Apprentices located in remote Australia
- If you are employed by a Group Training Organisation there may be other support available.
Navigating work and training challenges
We can help you navigate workplace issues, issues completing training and assessments, understanding your job role, administration, career guidance, language literacy and numeracy assistance and more.
Conquering personal challenges
Confidential guidance and support if you are facing mental health challenges, need financial or housing support, want access to cultural programs, are experiencing drug and alcohol challenges, legal matters and more.
Handy contacts in your state
Depending on where you live, there are a number of organisations who can provide support throughout your apprenticeship. You may also be eligible to receive further financial support as an Australian Apprentice.
State Training Authority - Skills Canberra
Skills Canberra regulates education and training providers in the Australian Capital Territory.
State Training Authority - Training Services NSW
Training Services NSW regulates education and training providers in New South Wales.
You can also submit an enquiry here.
State Training Authority
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training regulates education and training providers in Queensland.
State Training Authority - SA
The Department of Education regulates education and training providers in South Australia.
State Training Authority - Skills Tasmania
Skills Tasmania regulates education and training providers in Tasmania.
State Training Authority - Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
The VRQA regulates education and training providers in Victoria.
State Training Authority - Apprenticeship Office
The Department of Training and Workforce Development (Apprenticeship Office) registers and administers training contracts, and regulates the apprenticeship system in Western Australia.