Did you know that women currently only make up 2% of the building and construction industry’s trade workforce in Australia. It’s great to see an increase in women entering the […]
Author Archives: Ayesha Dadlani
Welcome our new Industry Engagement Officer in WA.
Brick and Block Careers welcomes Rebecca Moriconi as our new Industry Engagement Officer in WA. Rebecca brings her customer services skills and building industry experience into her new role as […]
TAFE SA Tonsley campus visit
Our Industry Engagement officer Tenille Reilly visited TAFE SA Tonsley campus to meet our South Australian Ambassador, Jacob Pedler, in action with his fellow 2nd Year apprentices. Jacob is one […]
FCTA – Building Careers
Congratulations to Tim Davies for taking out the “FCTA Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year 2021” in South Australia. The award was presented to Tim by his bricklaying trainer Tony Sapio […]
Greater diversity makes our workplaces stronger.
In the past, construction has always been a male-dominated industry, but this is changing. Greater diversity makes our workplaces stronger. Meet Taylah Chilby, (17-year-old) from the Illawarra region who has […]
School-Based Apprenticeships – Earn while Studying!
Still at school and thinking about your options? Get hands-on experience and exposed to much more than just trade skills. The work-like environment also helps develop future-ready skills such as collaboration, problem-solving and people […]
Breaking through the Barriers
Meet our 2021 ABBTF Ambassadors! Bricklaying is an in-demand trade with numerous job opportunities. In recent years we are seeing a greater uptake of these opportunities by women. We’re excited […]
Nicholas Allen, 4th Generation Bricklayer!
Q&A with Nicholas Allen 2nd Year Apprentice with employer Bradley Wakefield Bricklaying! Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your story and what made you get into bricklaying? […]
Govt. extends ‘Wage Support’ for apprentices
To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing support to all eligible employers who engage a new Australian Apprentice. The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements […]
Big Bickies for Brickies!
Demand for labour has bricklayers on the top tier, writes Lauren Ahwan. More people are desperately needed to train as bricklayers, with experts saying the profession enjoys a far greater […]