We are always looking at ways to support industry and, in a move to help support the labour shortages in the automotive industry, we have embarked on a program to train international students.

With Australia’s borders reopening, the focus on international training has begun to move beyond our Queensland apprenticeship training model to provide a further avenue for workplace skills for the local automotive industry. The MTA Institute is looking forward to delivering its first intake of international students in the first half of 2023.

Not that we are just focussing on international students. The MTA Institute continues to grow its apprentice cohort throughout the state with a significant increase in apprenticeship numbers, whilst maintaining its position as the leader in automotive apprenticeship training in Queensland.

Of particular interest is that some 64 per cent of our apprentices are training in regional Queensland, where skilled automotive labour is greatly needed. It is well known that a student who can train within their home region is more than likely to stay and reside within their home region, something that continues to be of economic importance to Queensland.

We pride ourselves on delivering workplace-relevant skills in the workplace and it is pleasing to see this is recognised by our apprentices and their employers.

To continue with this pipeline of industry-ready people, we continue to support the regions with our Auto Ready program, delivering a week-long school program at locations across the State. So far, we’ve delivered in Oaky, Dysart, Rockhampton, and Brisbane, with future sites located in Mackay and the Sunshine Coast.

As always, if there is any question you have regarding automotive workforce training, please reach out.

13 October 2022