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Welcome to National Skills Week

National Skills Week is a collaborative approach dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning, enabling all Australians to gain a greater understanding of the opportunities, their potential and how they contribute to a successful, modern economy. Learning by doing is as important as academic learning- there are many paths to success. Read more >>

Neil Perry
Peter Garrett on National Skills Week
Tafe NSW-Sydney Institute MultiMedia Competition
Australian Training Award Winners - Jason Bryan and Russell Freeburn

Latest Skills Week News

The Group Training Association of NSW recently united with Schools Industry Partnership and Macarthur Workplace Learning Program Inc. to put together a series of Industry Careers Nights for parents and young people. Read More >>

  • Aboriginal Employment Strategy
  • ACCI
  • ACPET
  • ACT Government
  • Agrifood Skills Council
  • Australian Government
  • Australian Trade College North Brisbane
  • Canberra Institute of Technology
  • Central Institute of Technology
  • CPSISC
  • CSHISC
  • Department of Agriculture and Food WA
  • EE-Oz Training Standards
  • Government Skills
  • Group Training Australia Limited
  • Harvest Trail TV
  • Hospitality Employment Solutions
  • Industry Skills Councils
  • MEGT
  • Mission Australia
  • MyFuture
  • National Farmers' Federation
  • News Limited
  • Northern Territory Government
  • NSW Business Chamber
  • NSW Government - Department of Education and Communities
  • RMIT
  • Rotary
  • Service Skills Australia
  • Shake a Leg
  • Skills Australia
  • Skills Tasmania
  • Skills Victoria
  • SkillsOne
  • Swinburne University
  • TAFE Directors Australia
  • TAFE NSW
  • TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute
  • TAFE NSW Sydney Institute
  • TAFE Queensland
  • TAFE South Australia
  • Victoria University
  • WorldSkills Australia
  • WPC Group
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"I didn’t want a boring job for the rest of my life" check out Karens story here she is an apprentice boilermaker http://t.co/LkzYqrJ2

Twitter 1 day ago

Yesterday we visited the inaugural Agforce 'Moo Baa Munch' event - met some fabulous little chickens! http://t.co/SsxLwTPb

Twitter 1 day ago

VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year, Amanda Smith from WA blogs about chocolatey loveliness here! YUM! http://t.co/DexTBQ8e @WATrainingAwrds

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We're here at the Corinda State High School Moo Baa Munch event learning all about #careers in #agriculture!

Twitter 1 week ago

Check out this Blog about the new Chocolate Producer in Margaret River by local celebrity chef Amanda Smith -... http://t.co/NJ5dbwez

Twitter 1 week ago

Amanda Smith, WA and Australian Trainer of the Year 2011 blogs on SkillsOne, check it out!

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Favourite friday treat? Chocolate! Read our amazing #PaddockToPlate blog on the production of this sweet sensation: http://t.co/Dj7kos53

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RT @IndustryWomenC: This site has many great Resourses for any women seeking to progress in non traditional roles. #Gender #diversity http://t.co/SuhfDIRR

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Ohh, Aah, Glen McGrath! At the #CareersInAgriculture expo at the Sydney Royal Easter Show... http://t.co/EaKf2HgX

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RT @AusTrainAwards: Do you know someone like Jeanette Allen who leads quality in the VET sector? http://t.co/Eaozd1PY Nominate them in 2012! @ServiceSkills

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Events & Activities

Skillex NSW 2011

Parents & Career Advisors

Deciding where to go and what to do after school can be a big, and often daunting decision.  We've compiled a list of links to useful websites with further information on study and career options, apprenticeships and traineeships, scholarships and financial aid and more.

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