About
BGT Jobs & Training Ballarat is a not-for-profit organisation helping people across Ballarat and the Central Highlands find their feet in the world of work and training. Their team supports job seekers, apprentices, trainees, and employers, making it easier for locals to access new career pathways and upskill in a welcoming environment.
Based at Barkly Square, BGT offers everything from accredited training and apprenticeships to community programs and tailored support for young people, parents, and those looking to re-enter the workforce. It’s a place where practical help meets genuine care, with a focus on building confidence and real opportunities for everyone who walks through the door.
What BGT Jobs & Training Ballarat offers
- Apprenticeship and traineeship placement
- Customised and accredited training courses
- Job seeker support and employment services
- Community programs for youth and families
- Employer recruitment and workforce solutions
- Career expos and networking events
What people say
Reviewers love BGT Jobs & Training Ballarat for its caring, knowledgeable trainers, practical learning and supportive environment. People highlight hands-on activities, useful feedback and a good range of machinery that helps build real skills. Several mention that courses are well run and worthwhile, including the First Aid Course and a seminar on managing people performance.
BGT also earns praise for helping learners progress, with one parent noting their son completed a metal work course and found a job. Overall, it’s seen as a friendly place to study, gain confidence and pick up job-ready skills.
Why choose them
- Lead tenant at Barkly Square community precinct
- Inclusive and diverse environment
- Support for all ages and backgrounds
- Strong local partnerships with employers and educators
- Accessible location in Ballarat East
- Focus on safety, wellbeing, and personal development
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Contact
- Phone
- 03 5333 8600
- Address
- 25/39 Barkly St, Ballarat East VIC 3350
- Website
- bgt.org.au
Hours
- Monday9am – 4:30pm
- Tuesday9am – 4:30pm
- Wednesday9am – 4:30pm
- Thursday9am – 4:30pm
- Friday (today)9am – 4:30pm
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
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