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Traineeships & Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn!
Designed for recent school leavers — traineeships and apprenticeships offer real-world experience and a nationally recognised qualification, all while getting paid.
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Earn while you learn
Get paid while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
Gain real experience
Build confidence by learning in a real workplace with people who can help you grow.
Develop skills employers want
Practical skills, communication, teamwork and industry knowledge that help you stand out.
Create future opportunities
Experience and qualifications can lead to ongoing employment, further study or your next opportunity.
What is a Traineeship or Apprenticeship?
Traineeships
A traineeship combines paid work with formal training. You'll learn on the job, build practical skills and complete a nationally recognised qualification. It is a great way to start your career, explore your options or try something new. Traineeships are available in many industries, including sport and recreation, business and administration, education, finance, IT and arts. They can be full-time or part-time over a 12-24 month period.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship combines paid work with formal training to develop the skills needed for a skilled trade. You'll learn on the job, gain practical experience and complete a nationally recognised qualification. Apprenticeships are common in industries such as construction, electrical, plumbing, automotive and horticulture. They generally take 3–4 years to complete and can set you up with practical skills and a qualification for a career in your chosen trade.
What are the Qualifications?
As part of your traineeship or apprenticeship, you'll complete a nationally recognised qualification directly connected to your role. For example, a Health & Physical Education trainee working in a school would complete a Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics & Recreation. Your training is included, so you gain valuable skills and a recognised qualification without the cost of traditional full-time study.
Depending on your role you could complete a:
• Certificate II
• Certificate III
• Certificate IV
Ideal for School-leavers
2027 Trainee Intake
AFL SportsReady’s 2027 Trainee Intake is now open, with opportunities available Australia-wide. Register your interest to join our candidate pool and be considered for upcoming opportunities that match your interests and location.
Support every step of the way
Employment Coach
Your Employment Coach supports you throughout your journey, answers your questions and helps you succeed in your role.
Educator
Your Educator helps you stay on track, complete your training and achieve your qualification.
Host Supervisor
Your Host Supervisor guides you in the workplace, helping you build skills, grow confidence and gain valuable hands-on experience.
Indigenous Mentor
All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees have access to an Indigenous Mentor for personal, cultural and career pathway support.
Trainee story
I Want to Stay in Education — Demi Sheedy
When future educator Demi Sheedy finished Year 12 at Salesian College Sunbury, she returned to campus in a new way. This time as an Outdoor Education Assistant Trainee! Supporting the Year 9 Retreat Program while studying a Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation through AFL SportsReady.
Alumni story
A Career Built on Experience — Libby Carter
Libby wasn't sure university was the right fit, so she took a chance on a traineeship instead. Ten years later, she's worked on major events including the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, Invictus Games 2018 and Sydney New Year's Eve. "For me, it wasn't just a job — it was the start of everything."