The latest news for National Skills Week
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorCash/videos/1165941353793604/ National Skills Week is a time to highlight the myriad of skills and qualifications that can be achieved through a vocational education pathway, and acknowledges the sector’s valuable contribution to Australian lives and businesses. The week is a great time to reflect on the many success stories that have come from VET, and a great...
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“We need to have a focus on Vocational training going forward” Brian Wexham interviewed on ABC Radio National As the Prime Minister maps a course for economy recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, Brian Wexham (CEO of SkillsOne...
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We are in unprecedented times with the COVID-19 pandemic. We are reviewing the situation and the impact on our National Conference- The Orchestra of Ideas- in line with local and national government and public health advice. The health and safety of our exhibitors, visitors, partners and staff is our number one priority and we appreciate...
Read MoreOur supporters- Tourism Training Australia and Learning Vault are joining up to provide some insight and ideas on delivering Tourism training online. Learning Vault also works in other skills training areas including Business, Travel, Tourism, , Hospitality and Retail- all industries that were suffering skill shortages and will be critical to post Covid recovery of...
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Nominations are now open for the 2020 Victorian Training Awards. The Victorian Training Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of apprentices, teachers, employers and training providers including TAFEs and Learn Locals across Victoria. If you know someone who you think should be nominated, visit vta.awardsplatform.com and start nominating. Nominations close on 5 June.
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The Australian VET Alumni portal, available through MySkills.gov.au, provides a place to showcase the inspirational professional journeys of the best and brightest in vocational education and training. Learn about it more by clicking here!
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Call for Ideas for the National Skills Week 2020 National Conference. One of the main pieces of feedback we received, was the need for an event where VET success stories could be showcased and explored, highlight ideas that are working – ideas that are successful in responding to the...
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International Friendship Day is celebrated on July 30 annually and marked with the aim to define a ‘Culture of Peace’. A set of values, attitudes and behaviors that reject violence and endeavor to prevent conflict by addressing their root causes with a view to solving problems. This initiative was instated in 2011, following on from...
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The 2020 National VET Conference is Velg Training’s 14th National Conference specifically designed for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. “There’s a major shift happening in the skill sets people need to stay relevant……One of the most important ingredients to success in life and business is the ability to adapt as technology changes and new...
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There’s never been a better time to start an apprenticeship in NSW. The NSW Government is paying the course cost for 100,000 new apprenticeships – meaning apprentices undertaking a government funded apprenticeship no longer face a student fee of up to $2000. Apprenticeships are a great career pathway. They combine on-the-job training with classroom study...
Read MoreTo support Year 12 graduates into work, the Queensland Government offers free TAFE in high priority areas. If you graduated Year 12 in 2019, you can kick-start your career by getting the skills employers want without the fees. Eligible Year 12 graduates must enrol and start training in a high priority qualification within the calendar year after leaving...
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Free TAFE for priority courses gives more Victorians the chance to study at TAFE. More than ever, the skills we need to build our state are learned at TAFE. Free TAFE for priority courses reduces the financial barrier for students wanting to train in courses that lead to jobs in demand from Victorian employers. The investment of...
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Going large on traineeships Courtesy of The Advertiser. More than 2600 training opportunities will be provided in the public sector over four years under a new State Government Skilling South Australia Signature project, with a strong emphasis on apprentices and trainees. Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni says the training program will provide new...
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As Western Australia’s economy grows and diversifies, the outlook for jobs is constantly changing. Jobs and Skills WA is the way the State Government prioritises its investment in training to focus on courses that equip people to take up jobs that are or will be in high demand, and in the services provided to...
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AsNational Careers Ambassador, Scott will help promote the importance of career information, both when starting out and at key transition points throughout a career. Scott will also help the National Careers Institute promote the variety of career pathways available, including vocational education and training (VET), something he’s well placed to do as a VET graduate. Scott...
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HEADLINE EVENT- SAVE THE DATE 24th August 2020 National Skills Week 2020 SkillsOne is presenting “An Orchestra of Ideas” event to open National Skills Week in 2020. To receive updates and information, register your interest at info@nationalskillsweek.com.au or contact Anne Cazar on 0438 808 848/ anne.cazar@SkillsOne.com.au
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