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From regional uncertainty to a future in defence Sean’s DIPP journey – Sean’s Story
May 28, 2026 | Announcements
When Sean was working as an apprentice mechanical draftsman in Mount Gambier, he knew he wanted to build a career in engineering. But when a downturn in the local timber industry created job uncertainty, his pathway forward became unclear. Defence had always...
Changing Careers Through the Defence Industry Pathways Program – Alanna’s Story
May 28, 2026 | Announcements
After nearly two decades working in retail, Alanna Boyd knew she was ready for a change. Having started at Coles at just 15 and progressed to Department Manager, Alanna had built a strong career. But over time, she realised she had reached a point where she wanted...
2026 PEER Graduation & Awards Night
Mar 25, 2026 | Announcements
PEER’s annual Graduation & Awards Night brought together apprentices, trainees, learners, their families, industry leaders and special guests at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 20 March, celebrating a year of achievement across South Australia’s training...
PEER Launches Industry-First Recycled Trophies
Mar 18, 2026 | Announcements
PEER will unveil a new set of industry-first trophies made from 90% recycled plastic, using material originally handled by plumbing apprentices and VET in Schools students in our workshops and partnered schools.The trophies were created in partnership with Defy...
2026 WorldSkills Australia Regional Championships Official Opening
Feb 16, 2026 | Announcements
On Friday 5 February 2026, PEER had the privilege of hosting the official opening of the 2026 WorldSkills Australia Regional Championships with an open house event at our Port Road campus in South Australia. The commencement of the competitions was officiated by Blair...
WorldSkills Australia Regional Competitions Open House to Showcase SA’s Future Workforce
Jan 20, 2026 | Announcements
Apprentices, trainees, students and the wider community are invited to attend the WorldSkills Australia Regional Competitions Open House, hosted at PEER in Albert Park. The Open House marks the commencement of the 2026 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition season...
Exciting News – Large Training Provider of the Year Finalist
Aug 29, 2025 | Announcements
An exciting moment for the PEER team today. We have been named as a finalist for the Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2025 SA Training Awards. This award recognises large Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that offer a range of training products and...
PEER Ambassador Isabella LaVista Featured in Master Builders SA HiViZ Interview
Jul 29, 2025 | Events, PEER Ambassadors
We’re thrilled to share that PEER electrical apprentice and Ambassador, Isabella LaVista, has been featured in the latest HiViZ newsletter by Master Builders SA. In this inspiring interview, Isabella shares her journey into the trades, how she’s breaking down barriers...
AC Theory Extravaganza: An Innovative way of delivering AC Theory
Jul 28, 2025 | Announcements, Events
At PEER, innovation is part of how we improve and evolve. A recent initiative by the RTO Team has not only raised the bar for training delivery but also reinforced why PEER continues to lead the way in education and apprentice development.In May 2025, Senior Trainer -...
PEER Welcomes Second Intake of Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP)
Jun 23, 2025 | Announcements, Events
On Monday 23 June, PEER proudly hosted a welcome event to mark the commencement of the second intake of the Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP). The celebration brought together 18 new trainees, along with their families, friends, current and prospective South...
Tradie shortage attributed to stigma, apprentice wages, workplace factors
Jun 19, 2025 | Announcements
Source: ABC's Behind The NewsIsabella loves her job as an electrical apprentice. (ABC News: Simon Goodes)Isabella, 20, was always a hands-on kid. "I loved Lego growing up, loved helping in the garden, and I was just really inspired by my dad," she says. "He [Dad] was...
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