Welcome to National Skills Week

National Skills Week is dedicated to raising the profile and status of  skills and vocational learning, dispelling outdated myths and showcasing the attractive career opportunities for all Australians.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) has been the foundation of Australia’s strong and vibrant economy. It has produced industry leaders, it offers great diversity, new and exciting career paths, supports our resources and primary industries, builds our cities, supports our tourism, our monuments, our heritage and much, much more.

 

 

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🌿 Empowering First Nations Futures Through Apprenticeships -->> We are proud to partner with @apprenticeshipsupportaustralia who specialise in supporting First Nations Australians to start strong through apprenticeships and vocational pathways.  This aligns with one of our key focuses here at National Skills Week — spotlighting inspiring success stories and ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.  From cultural connection to career confidence, apprenticeships offer powerful pathways for Indigenous talent to build skills, grow careers and shape the future.  💬 Let’s remember to #ExploreAllTheOptions
#NationalSkillsWeek #FirstNationsSuccess #ApprenticeshipSupportAustralia #Apprenticeships
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"VET can be the spark—not just the step.” 🎇  🎓 As a proud partner of National Skills Week 2025, UQ Skills is Reframing the Future of Pathways -- challenging the old idea that Vocational Education & Training (VET) is just a step toward university.  As UQ Skills Director, Dane Ivicevic puts it: "It’s important to reframe VET beyond pathways and credit transfer… because VET isn't just about where you go next, it's about who you become along the way."  From building confidence and aspiration to equipping learners with real-world skills, VET opens doors in many directions... not just toward further study, but toward identity, purpose and success.  #ExploreAllTheOptions #NationalSkillsWeek2025 #Partner #UQskills #Pathways #VETeducation
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🔧 Explore All the Options — Hear It From the Tradies Themselves.  This National Skills Week, we’re proud to showcase our partner @citb_sa “Tradie Tales” — a video series spotlighting real stories from real people who love their jobs. From plumbers to power line workers, each story shines a light on the passion, pride, and purpose found in a skilled trade & great reasons to "Trade up".  Thinking about your next career move? Watch these inspiring testimonials and see just how many different paths Vocational Education and Training (VET) can take you on. 💬👷‍♀️👷  🎥 Watch now: Link in Story Highlights.
#ExploreAllTheOptions #NationalSkillsWeek #TradieTales #TradeUp #CITB
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Vocational Education & Training goes beyond the trades. From creative industries and aged care to cybersecurity, VET powers every sector.  National Skills Week is just 5 short weeks away! Share how you're getting involved and supporting the skills of the future today.  #NationalSkillsWeek #ExploreAllTheOptions
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📣 Welcome to our 2025 Partners & Supporters! • We are thrilled to welcome the incredible organisations supporting this year’s National Skills Week!  Heartfelt thanks to all of our supporters for championing skills, career pathways, and VET success stories 🙏  #NationalSkillsWeek #ExploreAllTheOptions
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🎤 Introducing our MC for the National Skills Week Federal Launch: Casey Fox!  The launch event is taking place in Canberra on the morning of Wednesday, 27 August.  @fox_casey is a passionate advocate for Vocational Education and the transformative power it holds — especially for adult learners. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the retail sector, she has combined her industry expertise with vocational qualifications to now train and assess in Training & Education, Business Leadership, and Retail Management.  🏆 In 2022, Casey was named NSW Vocational Student of the Year and a national finalist, recognised for her commitment to helping others elevate their careers through VET.  Her mission? To show how vocational pathways can empower professionals to re-engage with learning and become exceptional trainers and leaders in their fields.  We’re proud to have Casey leading the conversation at our Canberra Launch — an inspiring morning of skills, stories and sector celebration.  🎟️ Purchase Tickets: LINK IN BIO  #NationalSkillsWeek #ExploreAllTheOptions #SkillsMatter #NSWK2025 #VocationalEducation
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Are you ready❓ From August 25–31 2025, we’ll be showcasing the power of skills, vocational pathways, and the future of work across the country. It’s shaping up to be our biggest and boldest year yet — and now is the time to get involved! #NationalSkillsWeek #ExploreAllTheOptions
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Like learning by doing? 💡 VET pathways = skills, experience + a career head start.  Explore ALL the Options this #NationalSkillsWeek
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