Train & Retain

Train & Retain is a Western Australian recruitment and workforce development company specialising in apprentice and trainee management, mentoring and recruitment services. With over 30 years of industry experience, Train & Retain helps companies make the commitment to employing apprentices and trainees directly, providing comprehensive support throughout the entire training journey. The company's core services include recruitment of suitable candidates, ongoing management and mentoring of apprentices and trainees, and occupational health and safety training, allowing employers to focus on their business whilst Train & Retain handles candidate sourcing, development and retention.

Train & Retain operates primarily within the construction industry, drawing on deep expertise in trades training and apprenticeship programmes. The company has established a strong track record working with major construction firms, project-based employers and training providers across Western Australia. Train & Retain's approach combines real-world industry knowledge with a genuine commitment to supporting young people's development, ensuring apprentices and trainees understand workplace expectations and develop the skills, attitudes and behaviours required by employers.

Based in Perth, Western Australia, Train & Retain serves clients across the state and has built its reputation through consistent delivery of high retention and completion rates for apprentices and trainees. The company is recognised within the Western Australian construction and training sectors, with director Steve Thomas having received recognition for his contributions to apprentice development and mental health advocacy in the industry. Clients choose Train & Retain for its bespoke management programmes, professional approach, genuine mentoring ethos and proven ability to match suitable candidates with host employers whilst supporting their progression through to trade qualification.