Australian Training Awards 2011 Employer of the Year – Hutchinson Builders

Established in 1912, Hutchinson Builders is Queensland’s largest privately owned construction company, employing more than 1000 people including160 Australian Apprentices. It is committed to developing skills in-house and spends about $3.7 million annually on education and training.

Hutchinson’s holistic Workforce Development Program encompasses school-based training, apprenticeship development, future leaders and personal development programs and cadet ships.

In partnership with the Queensland State Government, Hutchinson is deeply involved in the innovative Building and Construction Gateway School on the Gold Coast.