Since 1985 Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Ltd (GAGAL) has facilitated skills development through the employment and training of apprentices and trainees to service the needs of our community. Today this community includes the Banana, Miriam Vale, Calliope and Duaringa Shires, as well as Gladstone City where we employ over 450 apprentices and trainees.
GAGAL is the largest employer of apprentices and trainees in the Central Queensland region. We are a not-for-profit, community-based Group Training Organisation (GTO) that offers a comprehensive service for both employers and potential employees.
Through the coordination of apprenticeships and traineeships, job seekers are able to gain recognised skills and qualifications that will create the foundations for a life-long career in their chosen trade. For the business community, GAGAL is able to provide a strong support network for employing apprentices and trainees without having to commit to the full term of training. This leads to a more diverse and exciting training period for the employee while allowing greater flexibility and freedom for the host employer.
This is what some of our employer groups and apprentices have had to say...
Your team at GAGAL have allowed these young people to gain a new lease on life, which can only be a win-win for all, including families. I can only hope they continue having these successes. I kno.. Full testimonial
Alana, GSFW project, Gladstone State High School
Kerry, Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed your presentation at the Region of Choice.Your energy and enthusiasm is always contagious. You started a lot of conversations post pres.. Full testimonial
Angela Ormonde, Angela Ormonde - EQIP Gladstone
On 22nd May 2010, the Gladstone Community came together to celebrate the region’s apprentices and the success of the Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Limited’s (GAGAL) past 25 years of.. Full testimonial
Awards Night 2010,
I just wanted to take the time to thank your Field Officers; Adriana, Tania, Glenda and Dina for their assistance in arranging last week’s monitoring visits. The apprentices of the ab.. Full testimonial
Candace Vea Vea, A/Field Officer Central QLD Region, DETA
When we were looking for a trainee, GAGAL found the right person quickly. The support for our trainee, Kahla Cameron, was excellent. The arranging of her training was very well planned and her Fie.. Full testimonial
Chris Cilliers, Location Manager, Worley Parsons
Bechtel has an invaluable partnership with GAGAL on the Yarwun 2 Project in Gladstone. Since the project’s inception in late 2007, we have used the services of GAGAL to provide high quality,.. Full testimonial
Chris McCarthy, Project Manager – Yarwun 2, Bechtel Construction
Hi Kerry it is great to see the expansion and success GAGAL has achieved. I can appreciate that this achievement required a lot of time and effort and I congratulate you and your staff. Reading yo.. Full testimonial
Eric Davis - Project Manager, Worldskills, SkillsTech Australia,
Thanks Kerry for the fantastic job you do in providing skills for our kids!.. Full testimonial
John Hooper, Mayor, Banana Shire Council,
MIE has had a long relationship with GAGAL spanning more than 10 years. GAGAL takes the uncertainty out of employing apprentices and trainees by providing comprehensive pre-employment checks and a.. Full testimonial
John Hynes, Operations Manager- Eastern Region, MI&E Holdings Pty Ltd
Sounds like an exciting year for GAGAL and hope 2011 proves even better. Great to meet you and wishing you a restorative Christmas break and a productive, creative and also safe and healthy 2011.. Full testimonial
Miranda Jane Taylor, Director Skills & Safety, APPEA Ltd,
Kerry, a great Newsletter ! May I take this opportunity to recognise and thank you (and your team) for your efforts and hard work on behalf of the community & industry of northern Queensland.. Full testimonial
Philip Baker, Manager Special Projects, Worley Parsons,
Many thanks for all your input and more importantly your passion and energy. It is great to see and an inpiration for those who are fortunate enough to work with you... Full testimonial
Philip Bullock,
Dear Kerry, I read with great interest your comments in 'The Gladstone Observer' today supporting the amalgamation of CQUniversity and Central Queensland Institute of TAFE. Thank you. CQUni and C.. Full testimonial
Professor Scott Bowman, Vice Chancellor and President,
Hi Kerry, Many thanks for your newsletter. You must be congratulated on all you have achieved this year. The new year with all the gas projects sounds exhausting but I am sure it is going to b.. Full testimonial
Rosemary Fredriksen,
I would like to extend our heartfelt thank you for your support with the design and plans for the ‘Hub’s Community Garden Project”. Our Community gardens are well and truly .. Full testimonial
Suzie Lawler, Manager, Gladstone Community Hub
Just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated the concreting being done before the official opening of the library building. Thank you for the additional efforts involved in completing the j.. Full testimonial
Tim Young, Principal, Trinity College Gladstone
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