Charles’s Inspiring Journey: From TradeStart to a Plumbing Career

Published on May 27, 2025

When school didn’t quite go to plan for Charles, he found a fresh start through TradeStart. A program designed to help young people develop the literacy and numeracy skills needed to move into a pre-apprenticeship. With support from the Skill Hire Mentor Program, Charles overcame personal challenges, built his confidence, and successfully began his plumbing pre-apprenticeship with Skill Hire.

If school hasn’t worked out for you, don’t worry—TradeStart could be your path to a brighter future! This program offers a Certificate II in General Education for Adults, helping you gain the essential skills needed to start a pre-apprenticeship.

Whether you’re looking to improve your literacy and numeracy, continue your studies, find a job, or become more active in your community, TradeStart is designed to support your journey.

Course Duration: 9 weeks of face-to-face training
Schedule: 4 days per week, over one school term

Take control of your future and gain the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-changing world. Don’t let past challenges hold you back — TradeStart is here to help you build a better future.

Start your journey with TradeStart today and open doors to new career opportunities!

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Penny

Parent

My son has thoroughly enjoyed the Construction Pathways course. He spent the last 18 months being home schooled and not socializing with anyone so to see him eager to get up and leave the house every day still blows my mind. Simon, thank you for your understanding and taking extra care with my son.

James

School Manager

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