Traineeship Opportunities Through Zeal Futures.
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships Through Zeal Futures.
At Zeal Futures, we help people launch their careers through apprenticeships and traineeships in the Hunter Valley. We connect you to leading local businesses across a range of industries so that you can develop the relevant work experience and excel in your career. With hands-on training and experience, you’ll be a part of a thriving team.
You’ll also gain a nationally recognised qualification through the Registered Training Organisation. Our Hunter Valley trainees develop versatile skills that benefit their long-term success, no matter where they work in Australia.
Start Your Career.
Join Zeal Futures and discover your potential. You can find our current Hunter Valley vacancies here.
With our diverse range of host employers, you can access the right training for you. Our partners include Service NSW, BlueScope, Whitehaven Coal, Centennial, Shoalhaven City Council, and GM3.
Zeal Futures helps people thrive in various avenues of work, with courses available in business, work health and safety, leadership and management, and small business accelerators.
Gain Experience While Completing High School Studies.
We connect students with local Hunter Valley employers, understanding the challenges that young people face when entering the job market. That’s why our trade qualifications are open on a part-time basis to high school students still finishing their HSC.
Depending on your chosen avenue, we connect you with employers to accelerate your workplace advantage, before transitioning to full-time structured training on the completion of your HSC. All formal qualification studies also contribute to your HSC, with course units counting towards your completion.
All our apprenticeships and traineeships are available to assist your transition from school to full-time work. Consult our team and your school careers advisor to see how your qualification can accelerate your high school studies.
At Zeal Futures, trainees and apprentices gain vital skills in their area of interest, making them fit for jobs in the Hunter Valley and beyond.
We create success stories.
Why Zeal Futures?
Zeal Futures has been creating career opportunities for Australians since 1981. With multiple branches across New South Wales, we are passionate about improving access to high-quality training programs and apprenticeships, including on-site work and off-the-job studies.
With a great range of apprenticeships and traineeships across various industries to suit your interests, you will join Zeal Futures knowing that there is a team that will take you far. Our experienced team is dedicated to connecting you with leading employers, maintaining exceptional completion rates and reviews. Experts from around New South Wales support you through every stage of your learning experience, teaching you how to work safely and effectively in your chosen specialty area.
All apprenticeships and traineeships are tailored to the individual to maximise your job potential and equip you with transferable and adaptable skills.
Frequently asked questions.
How long is an apprenticeship or traineeship?
Apprenticeships are typically 4 years, while traineeships are generally 1-2 years, depending on the qualification. There is also the potential for early completion if you complete your formal training early.
If you are a high-school student, you also have the option to complete stage 1 of a school-based training program to kickstart your career earlier and leverage your transferable skills.
Do I get paid while completing an apprenticeship or traineeship?
Yes. At Zeal Futures, all apprenticeships and traineeships are paid employment positions. Apprentices and trainees will be paid weekly based on relevant industry awards, with some of our host employers even paying apprentices and trainees above-award rates.
Will I get time at work to complete my qualification?
3 hours per week are allocated to trainees to enable them to complete their studies at work. For apprentices attending their Registered Training Organisation, that could look like one day per week, or a block release period.
You can discuss this with your Zeal Futures Workforce Solutions Specialist and your host supervisor when scheduling your program.
Does my course count towards my HSC?
Yes. Eligible course units within your formal qualification will contribute by weight to the completion of your HSC. Our Workforce Solutions Specialists and your school career advisor can help you schedule your program to make the most of your qualification while completing your high school studies.