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As a young man, VETiS trainer Chris Sealy was the perfect candidate for the type of training Blue Dog delivers in schools.

The two most important moments in your life are the day you are born and the day you work out why. Hamish Clarke figured it out when building a desk and bed for himself in Canada. While he had already completed a university degree and worked in construction management for several years, the simple act of creating with his hands inspired Hamish to throw it all away and pursue his passion for carpentry.

Loughlin Murphy’s journey to becoming a qualified carpenter began with a small opportunity to do two days of labouring work for a local builder, Cliff Curtain. After a full day of shifting crusher dust, Loughlin’s hands were covered in blisters. Cliff wasn’t sure whether he’d turn up the next morning, but sure enough, Loughlin arrived.

Blue Dog Training proudly donates a portion of the profits from every completed White Card course to charities selected by our clients. Thanks to your continued support, Blue Dog Training donated $8,600 last week to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, so they can continue the amazing work they do across Australia.

From high-rises in Brisbane to highways through the New Guinea mountains and high-end houses on the coast of New South Wales, carpentry trainer Mark Stacey is as experienced as they come. Mark was born in Canberra, moving to Brisbane when he was 11. He attended Toowong Primary and Toowong State High School, taking an interest in metalwork and woodwork. The son of a stay-at-home mum and a civil engineer, he was exposed to construction from an early age.

Becoming a tradie is both tough and rewarding. Apprentices learn very quickly that they will need to work hard, often in harsh conditions. But in the long run, the skills they develop early on help them throughout the rest of their life. For Ben Cocker, learning a trade has not only benefitted him, but also allowed him to give back to those in need in a meaningful way.