Australian Apprenticeships Ambassador Alan Tongue

Canberra Raiders legend Alan Tongue is well-qualified to speak about the value an Australian Apprentice can bring to an employer. Alan completed an Australian Apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic part-time while starring for the Raiders across a career that spanned 12-years and 220 matches in the NRL.“Hiring an apprentice has a range of benefits for businesses including strengthening the skills base and helping to ensure they are prepared for the future,” Alan said.Alan received a Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle) through the Canberra Institute of Technology.For more information about Australian Apprenticeships visit www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au