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Supporting the Next Generation: Louise Azzopardi on Apprenticeships, Diversity and Workshop Culture
Episode 15
Monday, 6 October, 2025
In this episode of the Fleet News Group Podcast, we talk with Louise Azzopardi — life coach, mentor, keynote speaker, and industry ambassador — about how fleet workshops can attract, train, and retain the next generation of mechanics and technicians.Louise shares her remarkable journey from a 15-year-old apprentice at Cummins South Pacific to becoming the first female Gold Medallist in the Australian National Heavy Vehicle competition and representing Australia with the Skillaroos.She now helps organisations build better workplace cultures and gives practical advice for fleet managers:Using work experience to find talent earlyCreating a shame-free learning environmentTraining leaders to teach, not just superviseEmbracing diversity as a strengthIt’s an inspiring and practical conversation for anyone managing workshops or apprentices.Stay up to date with ALL THINGS FLEET, Fleet Auto News, Fleet EV News, and Fleet HV News.#FleetManagement #Workshops #Apprenticeships #Diversity #Training #Leadership






