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October 16, 2023

How to find staff through a Recruitment Agency

Are you looking for tips on how to find staff? Learn how SUPA VALU IGA nail the recruitment process through...
A business owner for image for the blog 5 proven tips on starting a business with no money
August 1, 2023

5 proven tips on starting a business with no money

Starting a business can be intimidating for anyone, and money should not hinder you from getting started. There is a...
July 14, 2023

Recruitment tips from an award winning company

4 recruitment tips from an award winning maintenance company Last year, Premium Gutter Cleaning & Lawn Care in Coffs Harbour...
September 29, 2022

A guide to staff wages

A helpful guide to staff wages and pay calculators As an employer, staying up to date with changes to staff...
July 15, 2022

Apprentices impress at Yes Chef Apprenticeship Program event

Sizzling Apprentices showcase their saucy skills at ETC’s first Yes Chef Meet + Eat event Held in the gorgeous waterfront...
July 8, 2022

How to love your cleaning job like staff at Paradise Resort

How students secure hospitality, housekeeping & cleaning jobs at Paradise Resort through the ETC WorkIT Program  With the Gold Coast...
June 14, 2022

ETC’s Barbering Program is a perfect pathway into the industry

Students in ETC’s Barbering pre-employment program prove they are cut out for the barbering industry Recently ETC ran an exciting...
May 27, 2022

How job seekers gain work through ETC’s WorkIT Hospitality program

Learn how ETC students secured employment with Kurrawa Surf Club after completing the WorkIT Hospitality skillset program With the hospitality...
May 26, 2022

How ETC helped launch a fresh industry training space for local youth

ETC's community support commitment helps ShoreTrack launch their brand new metal fabrication space Recently, not-for-profit organisations, ETC, and ShoreTrack co-hosted...
March 23, 2022

Advanced Metal Industries happily hire staff due to business growth

How to hire staff due to business growth like Coffs Harbour employer AMIA Advanced Metal Industries Australia (AMIA) has been...
Whittens Organic Oysters support Youth Job
March 18, 2022

Whittens Organic Oysters Supports Youth Job Security

Youth supported to grow, learn and reach their potential at work with Whitten's Organic Oysters Whitten’s Organic Oysters has been...
February 7, 2022

Frizelle Sunshine Automotive Group – Employer of the Year

Work experience trials (internships) prove to be the key to success in recruiting top trainees and apprentices Frizelle Sunshine Automotive...
July 8, 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outcomes 2020-2021

We are proud to release ETC’s annual 2020/2021 statistics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander outcomes in time for NAIDOC...
youth working as disability care worker
April 30, 2021

How youth are overcoming barriers to employment to find meaningful work

After struggling with Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) barriers, low confidence and little motivation, 21-year-old Zeb has now found meaningful...
April 27, 2021

Accidents can’t stop committed youth from working at dream job

Not a car or even a motorbike crash was going to stop committed 21-year-old Kayleb from his Roof Plumbing Apprenticeship....
The ETC team behind digitising ETC’s service delivery during COVID-19.
November 30, 2020

ETC finalist in 2020 Run Smarter Awards

ETC has been named a finalist in the "COVID-19 response" category in the 2020 international Laserfiche Run Smarter® Awards. ETC...
5 Stars
June 11, 2020

5 Star Employment Service Provider

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has announced Employment Service Provider ETC as a recipient of a 5 Star...
Aboriginal art with text over the top ETC’s guide to hiring staff who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
April 17, 2020

Hiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

Here’s an Indigenous recruitment guide we developed to help give Businesses a better understanding when hiring staff who are Aboriginal...
Innovative business
March 30, 2020

Being innovative and adaptive in times of crisis

Being innovative and adaptive in times of crisis The coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic has forced many Australian businesses and companies to...
national work experience programme participant Lynden Cooper and Danniel
January 21, 2020

NWEP helps job seeker secure two truck driving jobs

Find out how job seeker, Lynden, ended up with two Truck Driving jobs as a result of ETC's National Work...
James at Mindful Foods receiving his award
January 6, 2020

ETC Announces Mindful Foods as Employer of the Month

Mindful Foods, located in the Byron Bay Shire, has been awarded as the ETC Employer of the Month. In just...
Bethany Aged Care being awarded their certificate and hamper
October 11, 2019

ETC announces Bethany Aged Care as Employer of the Month

The Salvation Army’s Bethany Aged Care Centre in Port Macquarie has been awarded as the ETC Employer of the Month....
October 5, 2019

4 of the Most Popular Spicy Recipes from Curryfest

Check out the top 4 most popular spicy recipes from Woolgoolga Curryfest 2019 from the ETC Cooking Zone: Spicy Indian...
ETC staff meeting with Tom at GYG Nerang to get his insight for business owners
October 3, 2019

Insight from business owner

We met with Tom Graham, Owner of Guzman Y Gomez on the Gold Coast who was awarded as the ETC...
ETC presents Natasha and Brendon with their Award
July 31, 2019

ETC Announces PJ’s Fruit & Veg as Employer of the Month

PJ’s Fruit & Veg Lismore has been awarded as the ETC Employer of the Month. The locally owned business operated...
Steve Dennies, Bindaree Food Group Plant Manager and Bronwyn Quirk, Bindaree Food Group HR/Training Coordinator
July 30, 2019

Gold Coast Employer finalist in National Awards

Burleigh Heads based Bindaree Food Group has been named a finalist in the National Employment Services Australia Awards for Excellence...
ETC staff awarding the hamper and certificate to Blooms the Chemist
June 27, 2019

Employer Testimonial – Blooms the Chemist

We met with Keeley Rothwell the Retail Manager at Blooms the Chemist Elanora who was recently awarded as the ETC...
ETC Business Relationship Advisor Gabrielle Campbell, Timbertown Park Custodian David Waite receiving his Employer of the Month certificate and hamper
June 26, 2019

Business Spotlight – Timbertown

We met with David Waite the Park Custodian of Timbertown who was one of the winners of ETC’s Employer of...
May 29, 2019

ETC Announces Ballina Byron Islander Resort as Employer of the Month

Ballina Byron Islander Resort has been awarded as the ETC Employer of the Month. Diane Walford took over the property...
May 9, 2019

ETC Announces Hogs Breath as Employer of the Month

Hogs Breath Coffs Harbour has been awarded as the ETC Employer of the Month. According to General Manager Jason Shaw...
February 20, 2019

Macleay Options awarded ETC’s Employer of the Month

Macleay Options has been awarded as the ETC Employer of the Month. The not-for-profit community organisation has been supporting people...
February 5, 2019

Small Business Owner Takes on Trainee to Grow His Business

For many small business owners, the idea of growing from a sole operator to an employer, can seem like a...
Fiona and Fiona with the award
January 16, 2019

ETC Announces Cherry Street Sports Ballina as Employer of the Month

Ballina’s recently refurbished Sports Club, Cherry Street Sports, has been named ETC’s Employer of the Month. Cherry Street Sports HR...
January 11, 2019

Business Spotlight – Bindaree Food Group, HR Coordinator

We met with Bronwyn Quirk, HR Coordinator for Bindaree Food Group on the Gold Coast to gain some insight to...
Bindaree staff receiving their award
December 22, 2018

ETC Announces Bindaree Food Group as Employer of the Month

One of the highest regarded meat processors in Australia, Bindaree Food Group has been announced as the ETC Employer of...
Trinette and Wayne shaking hands
December 20, 2018

Motel transformation brings more visitors to Dorrigo

A dynamic duo from Victoria have brought more visitors to the Plateau by increasing the occupancy rate of the Lookout...
November 14, 2018

Businesses encouraged to host a job seeker with disability for a day

Disability Employment Service (DES) provider ETC is encouraging local businesses to host a job seeker with disability for one day...
baptist care staff with ETC staff
October 4, 2018

ETC Business Spotlight – insight for professionals

We met with Tracy Burling, Residential Manager at BaptistCare Kularoo Centre to gain her insight and tips on how to...
Head shot of Justin smiling
September 6, 2018

ETC Business Spotlight – Justin Zulamoski

We met with Justin Zulamoski, General Manager of Busy Bees Academy, Shining Stars Academy the Lakes Early Learning Centre, 1...
Far left is Justin Zulamoski and next to him is ETC Business Relationship Support Kerri Cowan, standing behind them is staff from the Busy Bees Academy
September 1, 2018

Gold Coast childcare company announced as Employer of the Month

A family owned and operated childcare company encompassing 5 centres across the Gold Coast including the Busy Bees Academy, Shining...
Peter and Molly
August 13, 2018

Youth Jobs PaTH – Employer Experience – Taffy’s Coffee Shop

Small business owner Peter Glattback needed a new staff member for his coffee shop Taffy’s after his Barista had to...
ETC staff and Taffy's Cafe staff
August 7, 2018

Support for small businesses and unemployed youth to get on the right PaTH

A new internship program is proving popular for small businesses on the Mid North Coast. Woolgoolga small business owner Peter...
ETC Business Relationship Manager Andrew Goodchild presenting the award to Dale Steedman, also pictured are some of the DBS Medical Supplies staff in their warehouse at the Arts & Industrial estate
July 27, 2018

ETC Announces DBS Medical Supplies as Employer of the Month

Byron Bay owned and operated DBS Medical Supplies has been announced as the ETC Employer of the Month. The podiatry...
Hannah and Mitch
June 6, 2018

ETC’s Yes Chef Apprenticeship Program popular with restaurant

Wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of Sydney city life, Chef Mitch Grady decided to move to the country...
Justin Boydell with ETC staff and work it students
June 5, 2018

Resorts benefit from ETC Training Program

Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) is excited to be working with Rydges and Sails Port Macquarie to provide workplace based...
ETC staff awarding the Sails team
May 31, 2018

ETC Announces Sails Port Macquarie as Employer of the Month

Port Macquarie’s destination resort Sails by Rydges has been awarded as the ETC Employer of the Month. A recent multi-million-dollar...
Tashana and Liz standing in the office
May 19, 2018

Trialling an Intern is a low risk way to grow your business

Small business owners don’t have to do it all on their own. That’s the message from a sole trader, Liz...
ETC staff and the Gloucester Home Modification tradies standing outside their workshop
May 16, 2018

Business and job seeker on the right PaTH together

What would you do if you had a staff member on leave with no one to fill in? Thanks to...
ETC staff visit the Zarafa Group head office
May 4, 2018

ETC and Zarafa Group join forces to train and employ local job seekers

Unemployed people on the Gold Coast interested in traffic control or drilling services have been given the chance to test...
ETC staff and Kingscliff accommodation staff together
May 1, 2018

ETC Announces Kingscliff Accommodation as Employer of the Month

Proving to be a business that goes over and above for its staff, Kingscliff Accommodation has been awarded as the...
March 25, 2018

PaTH helps small business owner to employ staff

Riverside Jewellers Owner Shannon Cox went from being unsure if she would have the scope to employ another person –...
ETC staff presenting the award to Byron at Byron
March 13, 2018

ETC Announces Byron at Byron as Employer of the Month

Renowned Resort Byron at Byron has been announced as the ETC Employer of the Month for February. HR Manager Katrina...
March 12, 2018

Your Disability Employment Service provider

ETC will help you find you meaningful work that supports your injury, illness or disability via our Disability Employment Services....
February 20, 2018

Trial a job-ready young person in your business before you hire

Youth Jobs PaTH is a flexible new approach to youth employment. It is designed to support young people to gain...
Abby King presenting the award to Wendy Woods
February 7, 2018

ETC Announces Advance Metal Industries as Employer of the Month

Coffs Coast family operated Advance Metal Industries Australia (AMIA) has been announced as the ETC Employer of the Month. The...
October 31, 2017

Challenger Services Group announced as ETC’s Employer of the Month

Training, mentoring and encouragement are key to attracting and retaining good staff according to Challenger Services Group Queensland General Manager...
October 13, 2017

ETC Announces Lismore Workers Club as Employer of the Month

One of Lismore’s largest employers, Lismore Workers Club has been announced as the ETC Employer of the Month. The organisation...
September 27, 2017

Work Experience helps job seekers regain confidence

Work for the Dole participant, Melissa Bugden, believes that it only takes one person to give you an opportunity, to...
September 26, 2017

Manufacturer wins ETC Employer Award

Taree manufacturer G James Glass & Aluminium has been named ETC’s July Employer of the Month.  The award comes after...
September 26, 2017

Nambucca business revels in achievements

One of Nambucca Heads’ largest employers has earned yet another award. Nambucca Heads RSL Club has been named ETC Employer...
Kempsey Fast Food Blog Post Header Image
July 25, 2017

What can Kempsey Fast Food teach you about Business Growth?

How to run a successful business in the food industry Kempsey Fast Food is proud to now employ 24 locals...
March 6, 2017

ETC Announces St Vincent’s Lismore as Employer of the Month

St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Lismore has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the...
December 15, 2016

ETC Announces Byron Bay Golf Club as Employer of the Month

Byron Bay Golf Club has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month for...
November 23, 2016

ETC encourages organisations to help break the stigma of employing people with a disability

Terry Degnan was self-employed all of his life, running a transport company for the past 20 years and prior to...
November 18, 2016

Small town girl grateful for career opportunity after two year struggle

Twenty year old Rhiannon Citroni is a young lady who enjoys going for walks, listening to music, reading books and...
November 3, 2016

ETC Announces Precision Frames and Trusses as Employer of the Month

Precision Frames and Trusses based in Wauchope has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of...
ETC staff at specialised chickens
October 17, 2016

ETC Announces Specialised Chickens as Employer of the Month

Retail and wholesale food manufacturer Specialised Chickens has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of...
September 14, 2016

Successful local Businesswoman Shares Her Secrets to Success

Mid North Coast woman Cath Young started her online home wares shop 7 years ago and is now one of...
Crown Hotel Motel
August 29, 2016

ETC Announces Crown Hotel Motel as Employer of the Month

The Crown Hotel Motel based in Grafton has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of...
August 11, 2016

Youth unemployment is everyone’s Business on the North Coast

Employers in the North Coast are being encouraged to give young people a go in a bid to reduce the...
August 11, 2016

Youth unemployment is everyone’s Business on the Mid North Coast

Employers in the Mid North Coast are being encouraged to give young people a go in a bid to reduce...
August 11, 2016

Youth unemployment is everyone’s Business on the Gold Coast

Employers on the Gold Coast are being encouraged to give young people a go in a bid to reduce the...
Columba Childcare
August 3, 2016

ETC Announces Columba Cottage as Employer of the Month

Early Learning Centre Columba Cottage based at Port Macquarie has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC)...
ETC staff at Cricks
June 24, 2016

ETC Announces Cricks at Tweed as Employer of the Month

Car dealership Cricks based at Tweed Heads has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of...
Tarcoll Constructions
May 6, 2016

ETC Announces Tarcoll as Employer of the Month

Tarcoll Pty Ltd has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. The Taree...
April 19, 2016

Work for the Dole Program leads to a winning outcome for Indigenous youth

Work for the Dole (WfD) places job seekers in activities where they can gain skills and experience that give back...
Superior Group - Employer of the Month
April 6, 2016

ETC Announces The Superior Group as Employer of the Month

The Superior Group has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. Headquartered on...
Elements staff sitting beside the pool at the recently opened resort
March 6, 2016

ETC Announces Elements of Byron as Employer of the Month

Elements of Byron has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. The new...
ETC CEO Jenny Barnett with a group of young people
March 6, 2016

ETC wins contract to deliver Transition to Work on the Mid North Coast

More support will soon be available for young people who are not in employment or education on the Mid North...
ETC CEO Jenny Barnett with a group of young people
February 29, 2016

ETC wins contract to deliver Transition to Work on the Gold Coast

More support will soon be available for young people who are not in employment or education on the Gold Coast...
ETC CEO Jenny Barnett with a group of young people
February 29, 2016

ETC wins contract to deliver Transition to Work on the North Coast

More support will soon be available for young people who are not in employment or education on the North Coast...
Toormina Hotel manager Pearl Beynon receiving ETC's Employer of the Month certificate and gift hamper from ETC Business Relationship Advisor Trinette McPhee
February 4, 2016

Toormina Hotel announced as ETC Employer of the Month

Toormina Hotel has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. The local pub...
December 22, 2015

Lismore employer and local jobseekers benefit from training program

Enterprise & Training Company (ETC) is excited to be working with Lismore Woolworths to provide workplace based training for eight...
December 2, 2015

ETC Announces Network Video as Employer of the Month

Network Video has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. The ‘Movie People’...
November 4, 2015

ETC Announces Tropical Coffee Co. as Employer of the Month

Taree’s Tropical Coffee Co. has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. Operating...
October 8, 2015

ETC announces Super Amart Benowa as Employer of the Month

Super Amart Benowa has been announced as the Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) Employer of the Month. Office Manager...
September 24, 2015

ETC opens new office in Coomera

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Coomera today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 23, 2015

ETC opens new office in Southport

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Southport today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 22, 2015

ETC opens new office in Robina in a bid to reduce high unemployment

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Robina today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 21, 2015

ETC opens new office in Nerang in a bid to reduce high unemployment

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Nerang today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 17, 2015

ETC opens new office in Tweed Heads in a bid to reduce high unemployment

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Tweed Heads yesterday. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC...
September 15, 2015

ETC opens new office in Palm Beach in a bid to reduce high unemployment

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Palm Beach today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC...
September 14, 2015

ETC opens new office in Murwillumbah in a bid to reduce high unemployment

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Murwillumbah today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 13, 2015

ETC opens new office in Byron Bay

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Byron Bay today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC...
September 10, 2015

ETC opens new office in Lismore

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Lismore today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 9, 2015

ETC opens new office in Ballina

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Ballina today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 8, 2015

ETC opens new office in Casino

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Casino today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 7, 2015

ETC opens new office in Grafton

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Grafton today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 4, 2015

ETC opens new office in Tuncurry

ETC has expanded its operations, officially opening a new office in Tuncurry today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett said ETC was...
September 2, 2015

ETC opens new office in Taree

ETC has expanded its operations in Taree officially opening its new premises in Albert Street today. ETC CEO Jenny Barnett...

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