20/08/2026
Thank you VPG.
Both Joesiah & Joseph have made fantastic starts to their careers.
Looking forward to putting into practice what they’ve learnt with VPG and gaining further experience and opportunities in the field.
Two brothers. Industry-ready skills. Two new careers in civil construction.
Cairns brothers Joseph and Josiah have gone from VPG’s Work Skills straight into employment with i-LEC, equipped with accredited training, employability skills and industry connections to launch their careers in civil construction.
Through the program, the brothers built practical skills operating and maintaining machinery including excavators and skid steer loaders, while developing the communication, teamwork and workplace skills to put that training into practice.
Now they’re on the job with i-LEC, gaining experience across underground piping and cable infrastructure, and earning great feedback for their skills and contribution to the team.
For Josiah, who has a young baby at home, employment means being able to provide for his family. Both brothers are building their independence and working towards some big goals, including buying their own cars and, one day, owning their own homes.
We're proud of you, Joseph and Josiah - and we have a feeling Mum is too. 👏
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