We are thrilled to update you on our incredibly talented ambassador, Monique Juratovac’s journey, who is not only a qualified bricklayer but also an inspiration to many, we are sure […]
Category Archives: Why Bricklaying?
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 […]
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? […]
Recovery package for WA TAFE and training sector
$57 Million recovery package for WA TAFE and training sector – July 2020 ABBTF would like to congratulate the Western Australian Government in significantly reducing Bricklaying Trade Training Costs […]
Stimulus Package Helps Secure Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Stimulus Package targeted on keeping apprentices in jobs! About Stimulus Package: In response to the ongoing coronavirus situation, the Government is supporting small businesses to retain their apprentices. […]
NSW – Get your business the skilled apprentices it needs to succeed
Are you looking to sign-up an apprentice in 2020? Do you know about the NSW government’s fee-free apprenticeship initiative? Invest in your Business – hiring a bricklaying apprentice makes good […]
Meet our new CEO
Celebrating our achievements in 2019 and we look forward to striving for continued success in 2020. At ABBTF, our main goal is to help support young Australian’s build a career […]
True passion for bricklaying
During a recent field visit, our industry engagement officer (Jacqui Breeuwer) at Become a Bricklayer had the opportunity to meet a very talented Bricklaying teacher at VIC Poly – Michael […]
ABN Training, A successful model for training Apprentices.
One of the biggest pleasures I have in this job is seeing young people from a whole variety of different backgrounds, levels of education and capabilities, grow into brilliant […]