Apprenticeships Mentoring Program
Australian Renewables Academy (ARA)
About the ARA Apprenticeships Mentoring Program
The ARA Apprenticeships Mentoring Program:
Maximises workforce retention and completion rates
Increases diversity among Australian Apprentices undertaking a recognised Clean Energy qualification
Connects apprentices to skilled workers and businesses in the Clean Energy industry, and
Supports Apprentices to successfully transition into skilled tradespeople.
How can we help you with mentorship?
The ARA is committed to delivering a range of services to a consistently high professional standard to ensure apprentices will develop useful industry connections and build a career pathway to the New Energy and other sectors, including
Matching apprentices with an experienced industry mentor
Ensuring apprentices will receive individualised guidance and advice on workplace, study and career challenges and opportunities.
Providing peer support and industry based Clean Energy networking events.
Apprentices and mentors meet monthly for an hour for a minimum of 3 months and generally up to 12 months.
What is in it for Mentors?
Volunteer mentors are largely drawn from our growing extensive Clean Energy Industry networks, adequately trained/supported, and carefully paired with Apprentices to maximize mutual learning, growth, and support. All skilled and experienced industry experts, however, are welcome to join our Mentor group. You will
Be invited to all ARA events and access to up-to-date information of the New Energy Industry
Expand your professional and social networks
Gain new perspectives
Build a solid pipeline of talents for your organisation
Contribute to the development of Australia’ s new energy workforce
Make a difference to the lives and careers of young people.
Contact Us
If you are interested in joining the program as a Mentor, please fill in the application form below.