Central Coast Group Training

What Central Coast Group Training does

Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) is a not-for-profit Group Training Organisation (GTO) established in 1981 and headquartered at Tuggerah, New South Wales, Australia. It employs approximately 101-250 staff and operates as the legal employer of record for apprentices and trainees, placing them with host employers across the Central Coast, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions. As a GTO, CCGT absorbs all employment administration—payroll, workers compensation, superannuation, and compliance—while host businesses provide on-the-job training, effectively removing employment risk from the host.

The core revenue mechanic is a hybrid model: apprenticeship and traineeship services are free to host employers, with CCGT's operations funded through government subsidies, government-funded program grants (Commonwealth Building Women's Careers Program for ManufactHER; NSW Government subsidy for the Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry Program), and ancillary fee-for-service work. Standard recruitment services for non-apprenticeship roles are charged at $2,500 upfront plus $2,000 on placement (~$4,500+GST total per hire). Additional revenue streams include boardroom and meeting room hire at Tuggerah Business Park.

CCGT operates a portfolio of sub-brand programs including ManufactHER (women in manufacturing workforce development), Building Lady Tradies 2.0 (fee-free construction pre-apprenticeship for women), EmpowerHER (women in manufacturing leadership), What's NXT (career consulting for 15-24 year-olds), and an annual Future Pathways Expo. Notable enterprise host employers include Central Coast Council, Brian Hilton Motor Group, Baltimore Aircoil, Mars Food Australia, and Eastcoast Beverages, with 4,000+ cumulative placements and 160+ active apprentices/trainees at any time. The organization is led by CEO Alison Cook and holds no parent company, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Central Coast Group Training

Legal name

Central Coast Group Training Ltd

Website

https://ccgt.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Coast Group Training is a not-for-profit Group Training Organisation in NSW, Australia, employing 101-250 staff to recruit, employ, and place 160+ apprentices and trainees annually with regional host employers while handling all payroll and compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal Technical & Workforce Development Colleges (Trades/Applied Programs) (EDAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Group training services
• Apprenticeship programs
• Traineeship services
• Workforce solutions
• Host employer placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuggerah

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship and Traineeship Group Training: CCGT employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host employers. As the legal employer, CCGT manages payroll, workers compensation, superannuation, and compliance. Host employers provide on-the-job training while CCGT handles all employment administration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) is a not-for-profit Group Training Organisation that employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host employers across the Central Coast, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions. CCGT acts as the legal employer handling payroll, workers compensation, superannuation, and compliance, while host employers provide on-the-job training. The organization also operates a full-service Recruitment division for non-apprenticeship roles and runs specialized workforce programs such as ManufactHER and Building Lady Tradies.

Product overview

Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) is a not-for-profit Group Training Organisation established in 1981 that operates as a workforce solutions platform connecting job seekers with employers through apprenticeships and traineeships. The core offering consists of Group Training services where CCGT employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host employers while managing all employment administration. This is supported by a Recruitment Services division providing full-service placement for qualified professionals. CCGT also operates specialized programs including ManufactHER (women in manufacturing workforce development) and Building Lady Tradies (construction pre-apprenticeship training), both funded under government initiatives. Additional services include boardroom/meeting room hire, a Job Alerts email system, Field Officer mentoring support, and career consulting through the 'What's NXT' program. The company organizes annual events including the Excellence in Training Awards and the Central Coast Future Pathways Expo. The platform differentiates through its comprehensive employer-of-record model handling payroll, compliance, workers compensation, and ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ManufactHER: A program building the future of manufacturing by creating real pathways for women, delivered under the Commonwealth Government's Building Women's Careers Program.
• Building Lady Tradies
• What's NXT?

Products and services

• Apprenticeships and Traineeships CCGT employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host employers. CCGT handles all administrative employment responsibilities including payroll, workers compensation, superannuation, and compliance while host employers provide on-the-job training experience. This is the core service offered free of charge to host employers.
• Recruitment Services Full-service employment agency recruiting experienced and qualified professionals for part-time or full-time roles. Includes advertising, screening, and selection services for employers seeking candidates beyond apprentices and trainees. Fees: $2,500 upfront advertising/recruitment fee plus $2,000 upon candidate placement ($4,500 + GST total).
• ManufactHER Program Women in manufacturing initiative under the Australian Government's Building Women's Careers Program. Provides HR support, workforce strategy, workplace culture guidance, and peer learning to help manufacturing businesses attract, support, and retain women in their workforce.
• Building Lady Tradies Fee-free pre-apprenticeship program for women introducing them to construction trades with real trade-like experiences, career guidance, and work experience. Delivered in partnership with Construction Trade Qualifications.
• Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry Program 6-week hands-on carpentry pre-apprenticeship program fee-free and subsidized by NSW Government. Covers WHS requirements, plan reading, measurements, carpentry tools, and basic levelling procedures.
• Boardroom and Meeting Room Hire Flexible meeting room hire at Tuggerah Business Park. Boardroom accommodates up to 20 participants with video conferencing; Unit 5 accommodates up to 25 participants. Includes HDMI connectivity, WiFi, and parking.
• What's NXT Career Consulting Personalized career consultation sessions for 15-24 year olds focused on apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities. Includes resume design, cover letters, interview preparation, and personality profiling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4000+ successful placements over 45+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Central Coast Mariners AcademyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 May 2023CCGT sponsored the five Central Coast Mariners National Premier League Women's teams for the 2023 season. Complements their Building Lady Tradies program by supporting women and women's football on the Central Coast.
• Eastcoast BeveragesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 May 2023Local juice manufacturer sponsoring CCGT at the 'Day on the Farm' community event. Both share commitment to sustainability. Eastcoast Beverages expressed appreciation for CCGT's support and the synergy between the two local businesses.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSWminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2023Building Lady Tradies 2.0 participants built a cubby house that was donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities for auction at their Raise Love Ball to raise money for the organization's Northern NSW programs.
• Avondale UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 April 2023Partnered with CCGT to host the 2023 Central Coast Career Pathways Expo at their campus, providing venue and academic representation.
• Construction Trade QualificationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2023Partnership with Construction Trade Qualifications to deliver the Building Lady Tradies program - a fee-free initiative for women looking to start careers in construction. CTQ handles the training delivery while CCGT provides career guidance and work experience opportunities.
• Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIC is a key partner in the ManufactHER program, working with CCGT to strengthen how manufacturing businesses attract, support and retain women in their workforce. CCIC contributes industry expertise and network connections.
• Coast & Country Primary Care (CCPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCPC partners with CCGT on the ManufactHER program, contributing to workforce strategy support and workplace culture guidance for participating manufacturing businesses.
• LysandercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLysander facilitated the EmpowerHER Women in Manufacturing Leadership Program as part of ManufactHER Cohort One, delivering six months of workshops, networking and peer connection for women leaders in manufacturing.
• University of NewcastleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of the Central Coast Career Pathways Expo 2023 and supporter of the 2026 Future Pathways Expo. Provides venue and participates in career guidance events.
• TAFE NSWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the Central Coast Career Pathways Expo. Provides information about vocational education pathways available to students.
• VERTOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner Sponsor for the 2022 Excellence in Training Awards. Bronzesponsor for Central Coast Career Pathways Expo 2023. Employment services organization supporting vocational training.
• Chamberlain GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing business participating in ManufactHER Cohort 1. Hosted the Employer Attraction and Inclusive Recruitment Workshop. Participant Peta Ingall credited the EmpowerHER program for sparking her passion to be a stronger leader.
• ProfenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing business participating in ManufactHER Cohort 1. Participant Samantha Swain contributed to leadership discussions on resilience, empathy, accountability and compassion in modern manufacturing leadership.
• Baltimore Aircoil CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing business participating in ManufactHER Cohort 1. Committed to positive change within the manufacturing industry through the program.
• Mars Food AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing business participating in ManufactHER Cohort 1. Multiple participants including Kate Gilbert and Monique Preston who shared positive experiences about the EmpowerHER leadership program.
• VanHomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing business participating in ManufactHER Cohort 1. Participant Amanda Bloom credited the program with helping her see the potential she has and gaining tools to be the leader she needs to be.
• Grifco ANZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing business participating in ManufactHER Cohort 1. Showed openness and genuine willingness to rethink what's possible in manufacturing flexibility.
• TrendPacminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned manufacturing business that has been on the Central Coast for 24 years (60 years total history). Joined ManufactHER Cohort 2. Head of People and Culture Mitchell Kem sees it as aligning with how they look at people and growth within manufacturing.
• Central Coast CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the Central Coast Career Pathways Expo 2023. Major host employer for CCGT apprentices and trainees.
• University of Newcastle Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ManufactHER for the Flexibility Workshop, guiding cohort businesses through conversations about what flexibility looks like on a manufacturing floor.
• The Measured MarketerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFacilitator Jacqui Daley from The Measured Marketer hosted the ManufactHER Employer Attraction and Inclusive Recruitment Workshop, helping businesses strengthen their employer branding and recruitment messaging.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MEGT: One of Australia's largest Group Training Organisations, MEGT directly competes with CCGT by employing apprentices and trainees and placing them with host employers across multiple states. Operates at significantly greater scale and geographic reach, making it the closest direct peer in the Australian GTO market.
• Apprenticeship Support Australia: Australian organization providing apprenticeship and traineeship support services including employer matching and mentoring. Directly comparable to CCGT in targeting host employers and apprentice candidates across the apprenticeship lifecycle.
• Sarina Russo Group: Major Australian employment and training services provider operating apprenticeship, traineeship, and jobactive programs. Directly comparable in employing apprentices/trainees and connecting them with host employers, with national reach.
• MAX Solutions: Australian employment services organization providing job placement, workforce solutions, and apprenticeship support. Comparable to CCGT in connecting job seekers with employers and supporting workforce development outcomes.
• atWork Australia: Australian employment services provider connecting job seekers with employers, including apprenticeship and traineeship pathways. Directly comparable to CCGT in supporting job seekers and host employers through employment services programs.
• Jobfind Centre Australia: Australian employment services organization providing recruitment, job placement, and workforce development services. Comparable to CCGT's recruitment services and host employer matching capabilities, particularly in regional NSW markets.
• Kairros: Australian employment services provider offering workforce solutions, job placement, and vocational training support. Comparable to CCGT's employment services and workforce development focus, operating across similar customer segments of job seekers and employers.

Broad incumbents

• APM Employment Services: Large Australian employment services provider offering workforce solutions, training, and disability employment services across a much broader portfolio. Overlaps with CCGT in job placement and workforce development, but operates at significantly greater scale.
• TAFE NSW: NSW's primary public vocational education provider offering technical and trade training, including pre-apprenticeship programs. Directly comparable to CCGT's pre-apprenticeship carpentry program and partner in CCGT's career expos, though much larger and state-run.
• Programmed (Skilled Group): Major Australian workforce solutions provider offering staffing, recruitment, and training services across multiple industries. Comparable to CCGT's recruitment services division and workforce solutions offering as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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