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Apprentices: New Ways to Train & Recruit the Best Young Builders

Apprentices: New Ways to Train & Recruit the Best Young Builders

Update: 2025-10-07
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Builder Rob Watchorn has trained plenty of apprentices and learned the hard way what works and what doesn’t.  

Rob shares real-world ways to engage Gen Z, set clear expectations, and keep 'em keen. Tools include a weekly scorecard helps track progress and build team culture.  

We get deep into what it takes to fix the skills shortage. While school-based trade programs like youthBuild are turning things around in Tassie, find out what builders can do to nurture the tradies of tomorrow. This one’s for anyone who cares about inspiring and managing the next gen. 


Question for Rob? Reach out at blythewatchorn.com.au   

More about the youthBuild program - youthbuild.com.au 

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Apprentices: New Ways to Train & Recruit the Best Young Builders

Apprentices: New Ways to Train & Recruit the Best Young Builders

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