Nominations for the 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards are now open! SEMMA encourages members to make a nomination on the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame website. With the 2022 theme of ‘Making it in Victoria’, the Awards will recognise outstanding achievements by Victorian businesses and individuals who uphold a high standard of excellence in… Read More →
On Monday 11 April 2022, SEMMA welcomed Luke Donnellan MP to the graduation of our second round of students who completed our industry-led welding skills course, attending the presentation of certificates by President Peter Angelico. It was also a day of celebration as all participants successfully completed their training and as a result were offered… Read More →
With almost 70% of adults having received with their third dose, the Victorian Government recently announced that most COVID-19 restrictions were to be removed from 11:59pm, Friday 22 April 2022. Changes to pandemic orders related to workplaces include: COVIDSAFE PLAN All workplaces will still require a COVIDSafe Plan. WORKPLACE CONTACTS Individuals will be required to… Read More →
Read our latest round-up of recent appearance by SEMMA and our members in the media! SEMMA’s Welder Shortage Initiative SEMMA’s third round of welding course participants are underway, with all successful graduates so far placed into employment with local manufacturing members. Read more here. Monash Ranked Best in the World Monash University has been… Read More →
SEMMA associate and energy partner Leading Edge Energy have continued to work with members to identify potential savings on their energy bill. To read the latest manufacturer case study, click here. Sales Manager Ewen Beard reached out to manufacturer Alpha Detroit – heat treatment specialists – to offer advice on how to reduce their electricity… Read More →
Many businesses are feeling the pinch of the current labour shortage, but for those in the manufacturing sector, a lack of skilled welders has been an increasing issue for decades. In response to direct feedback from industry, the South East Melbourne Manufacturer’s Alliance (SEMMA) branched out from its advocacy role to directly respond to local… Read More →
On Friday 1 April, SEMMA attended a Mini Careers Expo hosted by Empowered Women in Trades at Box Hill Institute (Lilydale), promoting our industry-led Welding Skills Short Course and career pathways in manufacturing. Just 3% of tradies are women, which is why female cohorts are one of our four target groups eligible for our welding… Read More →
SEMMA are helping manufacturers save on their bottom line by addressing a consistent area of big spend – energy. Our members can access a free evaluation with our partner Leading Edge Energy which can result in significant savings regardless of their contract, or whether they have an existing broker. In the case of our manufacturing… Read More →
On Thursday 24 March, SEMMA were invited to host a visit by the Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, Stuart Robert MP. SEMMA President Peter Angelico, SEMMA CEO Vonda Fenwick, SEMMA Secretary Sandra George and a number of SEMMA Members met with Stuart Robert MP and the Federal Liberal candidate… Read More →
Learn in-demand skills and enter an exciting, long-term career with local industries with the SEMMA Welding Skills Short Course! This free 150-hour course commenced in February 2022 in Dandenong South with multiple intakes scheduled over the year. Students who successfully complete the course will be placed into guaranteed full-time work with a local manufacturer.… Read More →
