ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Senior Secondary College Year 11 student Blake Reid is steering his career in the right direction becoming the first-ever School-Based Apprentice at local industry leader DOC Trucks.
After completing several hands-on work experience placements including time spent working on heavy highway trucks BlakeÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ™s passion and commitment stood out. With the support of WSSC Careers Advisor Garry, he landed a placement with DOC Trucks, impressing the team so much that they offered him their first SBAT opportunity in the company’s history.
Thanks to a smooth transition supported by Shane Crispin (Head Start SBAT Coordinator) and Danny Howard (Apprenticeship Support Australia), Blake now works one day a week at DOC Trucks while studying a Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology through GOTAFE. He continues to balance his school and training commitments while gaining real-world skills and earning an income.
Blake says he loves the hands-on work and the family vibe in the workshop. DOC Trucks Manager Dylan OÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ™Connor shared, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵœItÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ™s great to have Blake on board the team has really embraced him. Programs like Head Start SBAT are a great way to build the next generation of our workforce.ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ
Huge thanks to the DOC Trucks team for creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment and congratulations to Blake for seizing this opportunity and leading the way!
For information on putting your young personÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ™s career on the road via a School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT), please contact Head Start Coordinator, Shane Crispin
M: 0476 076 258
E: shane.crispin@education.vic.gov.au