The latest news for National Skills Week
National Skills Week 2017 was launched nationally in QLD on Monday 28th August at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, Carrara. SkillsOne hosted the event with WorldSkills Australia CEO, Brett Judd performing as official MC. The event enjoyed speaking appearances by The Hon. Karen Andrews MP, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills (video...
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National Skills Week 2017 was launched in NSW on Wednesday 30th August at Lendlease Harbourside Room in Barangaroo, by The Hon. John Barilaro MP, NSW Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional Development NSW, Skills & Small Business. Founder of National Skills Week and SkillsOne CEO, Brian Wexham hosted the event, which enjoyed speaking appearances by TAFE...
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In August 2017 the Skills and Thrills careers showcase was presented in conjunction with the Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo, with the aim to encourage students to undertake vocational education and training (VET) as an entry to a successful career path. Performances and speaking appearances by INXS lead singer Ciaran Gribbin, guitarist Peter Northcote,...
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As part of National Skills Week 2017 (August 28th – September 3rd, 2017), a digital photographic ‘Heroes of Traditional Trades’ competition was held to celebrate skills in traditional trades, crafts or other practices that contribute to the physical conservation of heritage places in Australia. The competition was instigated by Australia ICOMOS, the national body representing...
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As part of National Skills Week 2017 (August 28th – September 3rd, 2017), a digital photographic ‘Heroes of Traditional Trades’ competition was held to celebrate skills in traditional trades, crafts or other practices that contribute to the physical conservation of heritage places in Australia. The competition was instigated by Australia ICOMOS, the national body representing...
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National Skills Week 2017, Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET), concludes for another a year. The week saw celebrations across the country promoting the breadth of career pathways available through apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational learning. Success stories of VET Alumni, were celebrated far and wide, in events throughout the week. “This...
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National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET), is currently being celebrated across the country (28 August- 03 September), promoting the many varied pathways available through apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational learning. Hundreds of events are taking place, including events such as The Gordon Girls Big Day Out, held by The...
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Today marks the start of the seventh consecutive year celebrating National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week for promoting vocational education and training (VET). Around the country this week, vocational Alumni will be celebrated and their stories profiled in recognition of the week. Hundreds of events will take place nationally during the week, held to acknowledge...
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Celebrations will commence far and wide in the coming week to celebrate Australia’s primary week supporting vocational education and training and the career pathways of Australians of all ages. National Skills Week, will be celebrated across the country on 28 August- 03 September, acknowledging vocational careers across a variety of industry sectors, and the role...
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National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET), will be celebrated across the country on 28 August- 03 September. The week promotes the variety of pathways available through apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational learning. VET Alumni, with a range in career stories, from those entering the work force, to those retraining...
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National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET), will be celebrated across the country on 28 August – 3 September. The week promotes the many varied pathways available through apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational learning. Importantly the week aims to highlight the positive outcomes of the vocational sector, and shine a...
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