This article was written by Rob Dean, Mechanical Trainer at Velo Academy.

Bikes are booming and it'€™s an awesome time to be part of something great.

Everyone at 99 Bikes is talking about €œBrightness of Future€, but what is it? For us, it means that we believe our people have the right to belong to a team that will provide them with an exciting future, and a clear pathway to achieve their career goals.

What does it mean to you? How bright is your future, and what are you doing to achieve your goals?

I have heard it said that as long as you know your 'why' (purpose) and your 'what' (goals and aspirations), then you'll figure out the 'how'. That said, most people need a little help to make the 'how' happen.

When we first planned and Velo Academy we analysed the training that was available and our goal was clear: €œ

"Be the best in Australia at training professional bicycle mechanics."

Or, to look at it another way Be the best at facilitating the 'how' so that you can achieve your 'what'.

Over the last three months sixteen Velo Academy students have taken a step towards their Brightness of Future, and witnessing and being part of their learning process is a fantastic experience.

Borrowing from the aviation industry, Velo Academy training uses a series of checklists and simple heuristics to guide you and you to find the answers in a hands-on, supportive environment.

Are you good with your hands and do you love fixing things? Do you want to get a head-start in an industry and with a company with real opportunities? Do you want to learn bicycle mechanic skills and have fun whilst doing it?

Or, to look at it another way Do you want to be part of something great?

Velo Academy could be your first step.