Services
OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Mentoring & Management
Train & Retain are here to take care of the mentoring, management & recruitment of your apprentices and trainees needs throughout their training journey which will allow you more time to focus on your business.
WA Apprentice of the Year
Achievements
We love getting involved in the many different yearly Apprentice Awards that take place in WA and are proud of being part of several Apprentices making the shortlist to attend the finals. Without a doubt the highlight for Director of Train & Retain, Steve Thomas was the 2019 WA Training Awards.
Whilst working for another organisation Steve played a huge role in the success of his former Mature Age Carpentry & Joiner Apprentice Anthony Di Cristofaro making the finals at Crown Towers and then going one better and taking home the title for WA Apprentice of the year.
An enormously proud Anthony and Steve are pictured above at the award ceremony.
Steve was nominated by Mates in Construction for ‘Mates Helping Mates’ Leadership Annual Awards in 2019. Where he was recognised for his efforts in promoting positive mental health outcomes in the West Australian Construction Industry.
He has undertaken M.I.C training in Asist, Connector and General Awareness and is a big ambassador in promoting the importance for Apprentices and Trainees to be involved with this available training.
30+ Years Experience
Our industry experience and knowledge ensure that employers, apprentices, and trainees gain the best possible training experience leading to positive outcomes for all parties.
Expert Training
With a proven track record across our various clients, we can help your business train apprentices and trainees to match your system of works.
Improved Retention
We help you with every step in the process, from recruitment to achieving successful completion & retention rates. Allowing you to spend more time focusing on your business.
Make The Investment
Start Training Today
We believe that there is no better way to improve your business than investing in an mentored Apprentice or Trainee to be integrated into your business.
Testimonials
Steve Thomas was employed by the group apprenticeship Company that provided apprentices to Salini Australia Pty Ltd on Forrestfield Airport Link Project. For a period of around 4 years Steve assisted in the management and development of our Project placed apprentices. During this time the Company found Steve to be very professional and knowledgeable in providing the assistance to our Company personnel. The success and completion rates of all the Apprentices Steve have put onto the Project was impressive as was the retention and success rate of apprentices converting to trade personnel.
Steve uses his diverse construction industry experience and knowledge to ensure that hosts, apprentices and trainees gain the best possible training experience leading to positive outcomes. He fully understands the needs of the host and their working environment and does his utmost to place only the most suitable candidate for the position. Steve takes a friendly but no-nonsense approach with all apprentices and trainees, his real-world approach matches the industry environment and prepares candidates for the work environment. Well done Steve.
Steve was my acting field officer during a portion of my apprenticeship. Steve was easy to liaise with and empathetic to not only myself but other apprentices during my time. Steve has a great nature and a great role model to young to be tradesmen.
Steve Thomas was not only my field officer/apprentice manager but also my mentor and friend for my Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship. Throughout my entire apprenticeship Steve always had my best interests at heart ensuring I was exposed to all parts of essential training and experience as well as ensuring my personal well-being and mental health. Any challenges/problems along the way (and there were a couple of serious ones) Steve worked endlessly to resolve them as best as possible and could always be relied on. All apprentices need a Steve Thomas looking after them. Thanks for everything Steve.
Steve is very, very good at what he does. Steve knows what it takes to grow and maintain stakeholder relationships. Steve has the dexterity to balance client's and service provider's needs. No easy task! Steve is articulate, passionate, and personable. Steve has a deep understanding of the Construction Industry and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of workers.
Steve is one of the most passionate, hardworking Apprentice managers I have worked with. I would highly recommend Steve to any business looking to utilize his skills and talent.
I have worked with Steve on traineeship opportunities. Steve has always shown a genuine dedication to his role and going above and beyond to support individuals. He takes a genuine interest in understanding applicants career pathways. Steve has always been professional in his communication and great advocate for opportunities traineeships provide.
I have worked with Steve Thomas for the past 4 years. Steve was an Apprentice Manager working with apprentices employed on Hanssen Construction sites across Perth. Steve went way over and above in his commitment and dedication to each apprentice he was responsible for. Steve has a genuine caring nature and gets on with both the apprentice and the trades people and supervisors from the host company and always conducts himself professionally. I would be happy to recommend Steve to any employer and speak on his behalf. Chris Bown, Owner Thrive Training PTY LTD
I have worked with Steve for numerous years in his role as an Apprentice Mentor, it is clear that Steve's passion lies in developing, supporting and mentoring the future leaders of our industry. Steve's drive to support these future leaders are next to none and he is an absolute pleasure to deal with because his hard work, honesty and passion is extremely infectious. If anyone is fortunate enough to cross paths with Steve they will be very lucky because he is hard not to like and if any apprentice is lucky enough to have Steve as a mentor they not only get a professional mentor but a personal mentor and will be better off for it.
I have worked with Steve on a few Hanssen Construction projects and I was very impressed by the level of professionalism, passion, and dedication he puts into his work. He was always there for his apprentices, making sure their training requirements are met, but also the host's needs. He is easy to work with, always ready to help with a calm and positive attitude in every situation. Steve would be an asset to any organisation as he has the knowledge, experience, and dedication to deliver what's expected of him and more.
Steve was my acting field officer during a portion of my apprenticeship. Steve was easy to liaise with and empathetic to not only myself but other apprentices during my time. Steve has a great nature and a great role model to young to be tradesmen.
Steve is very, very good at what he does. Steve knows what it takes to grow and maintain stakeholder relationships. Steve has the dexterity to balance client's and service provider's needs. No easy task! Steve is articulate, passionate, and personable. Steve has a deep understanding of the Construction Industry and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of workers.
Steve is one of the most passionate, hardworking Apprentice managers I have worked with. I would highly recommend Steve to any business looking to utilize his skills and talent.
I have worked with Steve on traineeship opportunities. Steve has always shown a genuine dedication to his role and going above and beyond to support individuals. He takes a genuine interest in understanding applicants career pathways. Steve has always been professional in his communication and great advocate for opportunities traineeships provide.
I have worked with Steve on a few Hanssen Construction projects and I was very impressed by the level of professionalism, passion, and dedication he puts into his work. He was always there for his apprentices, making sure their training requirements are met, but also the host's needs. He is easy to work with, always ready to help with a calm and positive attitude in every situation. Steve would be an asset to any organisation as he has the knowledge, experience, and dedication to deliver what's expected of him and more.