Parent Insights : What did you think of the VET in school experience?
- August 12th, 2020
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Read MoreThe latest news for National Skills Week
Media Release: National Skills Week Youth jobs and careers
- August 11th, 2020
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Read MoreFact Sheet: National Skills Week at a glance
- August 11th, 2020
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Read MoreMedia Release National Skills Week: Manufacturing Sector skills and careers
- August 11th, 2020
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Read MoreGeneral Release: Launch of National Skills Week 2020
- August 11th, 2020
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Recovery: Around the States – What’s happening in South Australia?
- August 11th, 2020
As part of our series of what is happening around the States Recovery 2020: South Australia Recovery Plan. “With the changing nature of work and the adoption of new technologies, we need to put a system in place that is flexible and responsive to future work patterns, while supporting and reskilling South Australians for the...
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Recovery: Around the States- What’s happening in Queensland?
- August 10th, 2020
As part of our series of what is happening around the States Recovery 2020: Queensland Recovery Plan The Queensland Government has responded quickly and decisively in their health and economic response. The Queensland Government is providing additional assistance and support to re-open businesses, drive economic growth, capitalise on Queenslands strengths and seize the opportunities to...
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Recovery: Around the States- What’s happening in New South Wales?
- August 7th, 2020
As part of our series of what is happening around the States Recovery 2020: New South Wales Recovery Plan Rather than just repairing our economy, now is the time to ensure that NSW is rebuilt to be even more resilient and self-sufficient. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said “We have to inspire...
Read MoreRecovery: Around the States- What’s happening in Tasmania?
- August 6th, 2020
As part of our series of what is happening around the States Recovery 2020: Tasmania “Not only do these programs help our industries bring on more skilled workers to meet their needs, but they open up new career opportunities for Tasmanians looking for work” Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Education and Training. Building skills to help...
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Around the States: What’s happening in Western Australia?
- August 6th, 2020
As part of our series of what is happening around the States Recovery 2020: Western Australia Recovery Plan Western Australia is working to restore the economy and industry, support the community and build new infrastructure to create jobs. “The WA Recovery Plan will support and strengthen our existing industries, as well as lay the foundation...
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Recovery: Around the States- What’s happening in Victoria?
- August 6th, 2020
As part of our series of what is happening around the States Recovery 2020: Victoria The Victorian Government has identified Victoria’s building and construction sector as a key mechanism to revitalise Victoria’s economy. Building Victoria’s Recovery Taskforce is seeking to identify significant building and construction projects of state and regional significance across Victoria that are...
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Got A Trade? Got It Made!
- August 6th, 2020
National Skills Week is not just celebrated in Australia, but around the world – including New Zealand and Europe. New Zealand: Got A Trade? Got It Made! Is a campaign that jointly owned and managed by a consortium of forward-thinking industry training organisations based in New Zealand, whose purpose is to raise awareness of on-the-job...
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AEN National Skills Week Industry Workshops
- August 5th, 2020
To celebrate National Skills Week 2020, the Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) will be hosting a series of free video conference presentations and interactive workshops to provide VET updates to their network. These will be held from Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August. Speakers are leading in their industries and discussing a range of topics...
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Changing Perceptions
- August 3rd, 2020
It’s programs like this that are key to changing people’s perceptions, and dispelling the myths around Vocational Education and Training. Take a look at the great program the Apprenticeship Employment Network ran, which according to their last report, 56% of participating students had a change in career interest by the end of the program, leading them to be more certain...
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Skilling Australia Report – Business NSW released
- July 16th, 2020
A report by Business NSW on the impact of Covid on Apprenticeships and suggested solutions. Excerpt: Now is a critical time to ensure that Australia has the skills it needs to build houses, upgrade public infrastructure, repair cars, offer excellent customer service and fulfil the many other occupations supported by apprenticeships. The potential of losing...
Read More“$2 billion ‘JobTrainer’ plan to help school-leavers and unemployed”
- July 16th, 2020
SMH: 16 July 2020: Job seekers and school leavers will be promised $2 billion in federal support to learn new skills in a sweeping federal program “JobTrainer” to help them tough out the recession amid deepening unemployment. The Morrison government will commit $500 million to a new “JobTrainer” scheme to run new courses for thousands...
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