Tristyn Davies was undecided what to do when she finished school in 2008. "While I was considering my options, I came across traineeships via the various job search websites. It seemed like a good idea as I would be acquiring real life work experience, as well as being paid and achieving a valuable recognised qualification. I discovered WorkVentures and went along to one of their information sessions."
Tristyn had previous work experience in hospitality and at a hairdressing salon, and started her traineeship with Global-Mark Pty Ltd, a third party certification body located at North Ryde in Sydney.
Tristyn attended Meadowbank TAFE one day per week, and successfully completed her Certificate III in Business Administration. After Tristyn’s traineeship with WorkVentures ended, she was immediately offered permanent employment with Global-Mark as a Customer Service Officer.
As a result of her excellent work and study performance, it was suggested that she compete in the World Skills Australia competition. In October 2009, Tristyn won Gold for the North Sydney region in the Business Services category, making her eligible to compete in the WorldSkills Australia National Competition in May this year.
At that National Competition, Tristyn won a bronze medal in the Business Services category. The competition featured more than 500 competitors from 30 regions across Australia competing in up to 50 trade and skill categories. Competitors vied for Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, and the overall winner will attend the 41st International WorldSkills Competition in London 2011, competing against 48 other countries.
"Having found me the opportunity at the beginning and then supported me throughout, WorkVentures really helped me to get the most out of the experience", says Tristyn. "Having Global-Mark as my host employer has allowed me to improve my skills at work in a job I wanted to do, and get a nationally-recognised qualification at the same time."
For more information about how a traineeship can give your career a head start, call us on (02) 9275 8199 or email us.
