Real examples of retention practices
Some employers are using simple, but creative methods to improve their retention rates. Here are some examples:
It's just not cricket - training run rate [PDF 12kB]
Apprentices spurred to reach new heights [PDF 25kB]
Yearnin' for learnin' - continual learning key [PDF 12kB]
Help your industry and others - share your retention practices
If you're doing something special to retain apprentices and trainees please let us know. Sharing your good ideas can help all industries.
Useful links
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland - Workplace harassment website
Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland website
Department of Employment and Economic Development - Business Development website
Small Business Solutions website
The Honourable Rod Welford MP, Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts, released the Train to Retain action plan [PDF 552 kB] on 13 June 2007.
The Train to Retain action plan was formulated in response to the 15 recommendations made in the Training Ombudsman's Report Improving workplaces practices to help reduce the harassment of apprentices and trainees in Queensland [PDF 1.57 MB].