The Group Training Association of Victoria, now trading as Apprenticehip Employment Network (AEN), is the peak industry body representing not for profit group training organisations across Victoria and is part of a national network of group training associations. The Association's members are Group Training Organisations (GTO’s) which are able to cater for all your needs regarding apprenticeships and traineeships. Within Victoria AEN through its members, employs over 7,500 apprentices and trainees across all industry sectors, which is supported by a network of 10,000+ host employers – small to medium size businesses across Victoria. AEN provides support and leadership to its members in the areas of advocacy, negotiation and policy setting at both the State and National level. These functions are achieved by working with governments, government departments, industry associations, industry training boards and unions as well as individual enterprises.