Varley's Apprenticeship Program: Nurturing Careers and Providing Diverse Work Experience

 

Varley's Apprenticeship Program: Nurturing Careers and Providing Diverse Work Experience
May 4, 2023

 

  

Jyson, Adrian, and Matthew all started as apprentices and have now become valuable team members. 

 

Varley, an Australian manufacturer of specialized vehicles, is proud to have nurtured the careers of many apprentices over the years. Three of their employees, Jyson Wolfram, Adrian Smith, and Matthew Williams, all started their journey at Varley as apprentices in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations or Engineering.

Jyson Wolfram, who has completed his Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations, spoke about how he enjoyed the diverse work experience he gained during his apprenticeship. He appreciated the input from various people, which provided him with different perspectives. Jyson also enjoys learning new skills and finds metalworking enjoyable.

Adrian Smith, who also completed his Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations, shared his experience as an apprentice at Varley. He chose Varley because of his interest in the company's police pods and ambulance vehicles. Adrian appreciated the hands-on work and enjoyed the challenging tasks. With a four-day week, he also found the balance between work and personal life ideal.

Matthew Williams completed his Certificate III in Engineering and chose Varley for his apprenticeship because of his interest in the defence industry. Matthew enjoys the diversity of his role, which involves constantly changing jobs and interesting work. He appreciates the support and feedback from his supervisors, and he gets along well with his colleagues.

Overall, Jyson, Adrian and Matthew have appreciated their roles' diversity during their Varley apprenticeships. They suggest that future apprentices try some work experience to see if it suits them. Varley takes pride in nurturing the careers of their apprentices and providing them with a platform to grow and develop their skills.

For career opportunities at Varley, visit our careers page: www.varleygroup.com/site/careers-at-varley