RAW Group

Creating opportunity where it otherwise does not exist.

RAW Group's GTO division provides life-changing opportunities to First Nations peoples, minority cohorts, Australians from culturally diverse backgrounds, and those experiencing socio-economic disadvantage.

Addressing skills shortages and increasing workforce diversity are priorities shared across government and industry. More women. More First Nations Australians. More people from migrant communities entering high-paying, high-skill careers in construction.

That benefits everyone. And it’s exactly what RAW GTO is delivering - right now, on the ground, with real people.

In partnership with the PPTEU and industry leaders, we provide high-quality, apprentice-level training to jobseekers who face complex barriers, require tailored support, are underrepresented in the industry, or simply need a second chance.

The impact speaks for itself:
👉 11 apprentices completed training in 2024
👉 9 apprentices completed in 2025
👉 4 have already qualified this year, with another 4 on track before year’s end
👉 44 apprentices currently in training across all programs

Our current reach includes:
👉 25 women in our Women in Plumbing Program, supported with comprehensive wraparound services
👉First Nations Australians achieving 85%+ completion rates
👉Young people from African Australian communities finding meaningful pathways out of disadvantage

What sets RAW apart is what mainstream providers often cannot offer: flexibility, mentoring, accommodation support, and intensive guidance that ensures apprentices don’t fall through the cracks.