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The official Instagram page for National Skills Week in Australia.
Study first, earn later? That`s one way. It`s not the only way.
An apprenticeship or traineeship flips it — you pick up a real, in-demand skill on the job, gaining hands-on experience (and getting paid for it) while you train.
That`s what vocational education and training is all about: practical skills, real qualifications, and a genuine head start in the careers Australia actually needs.
This National Skills Week, have a proper look. 👇
Jul 3
Same age. Completely different futures. →
One of these people is fixing the wiring in your house. One`s running a kitchen. One`s building the place you`ll live. One`s caring for someone you love. None of them took the path everyone talks about — and not one of them looks back.
Swipe through and meet a few of the careers vocational education and training can open up. Carpentry. Cookery. Electrotechnology. Welding. Care. Tech. Wine. Hair and beauty. That`s barely scratching the surface.
One of them might be yours.
Jul 1
There are more ways to build a brilliant life than anyone ever tells you at sixteen.
The electrician who owns her business by twenty-six. The chef who learnt her craft in a working kitchen. The bloke who found his calling at forty-three and has never been happier.
This is National Skills Week. For the next eight weeks we`re introducing you to them — the apprentices, the trainees, the career-changers — and the vocational pathways that got them there.
Trades, care, tech, hospitality, agriculture, the lot.
Have a look.
One of these might be yours. 👇
#NationalSkillsWeek #ExploreAllTheOptions #VET #Apprenticeship #Traineeship #SkillsForLife #CareerChange
Jul 1
Finding an apprentice that’s the right fit for your business can be a challenge. For over 40 years, our National Skills Week partner @hia_au has carefully matched businesses with skilled building and construction apprentices who are motivated and qualified to work. They handle everything from recruitment to paperwork and support, so you can focus on building your business. Find out more about hosting a HIA Apprentice: https://hia.com.au/business-support/become-an-hia-apprentice-host/why-host-an-hia-apprentice
Aug 26
Careers in viticulture and wine is a purpose-built resource for students, teachers and schools, which explores the diverse range of education and vocational career pathway opportunities available in the viticulture and wine sector.
Careers in viticulture and wine provides a real-world connection from the vineyard and winery to Australia’s education curriculum. The immersive website includes national school curriculum-aligned teaching resources and a virtual tour tailored for primary and high school students. The activities connect key school subjects with areas of the sector’s production and operations. #wineaustralia @wineaustralia #careersinviticultureandwine #NationalSkillsWeek #ExploreAllTheOptions Go to: https://www.wineaustralia.com/careers-in-viticulture-and-wine
Aug 25
Get ready for in-demand jobs with hands-on learning and access to on-campus industry partners @victoriauniversity #NationalSkillsWeek #ExploreAllTheOptions
Find out more: https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/tafe
Aug 22
Many young people may not know exactly what they want to do career-wise from the get-go. In this vid, hear from @brick_block_careers CEO, Luke Radford talk about a key priority area: School-based Apprenticeships. This gives an opportunity to try the sector before making the commitment to becoming a full apprentice. #ExploreAllTheOptions this #NationalSkillsWeek #BrickAndBlockCareers
Aug 18
🔧 Exploring your options can lead to big opportunities—just ask the apprentices at @komatsu_australia
Through their nationally recognised Apprentice Development System, apprentices don’t just gain technical skills—they build confidence, resilience, and a future in heavy industry.
This National Skills Week, we’re highlighting the power of hands-on training, structured support, and real-world experience—because exploring all the options is how great careers begin.
#NationalSkillsWeek #ExploreAllTheOptions #Apprenticeships #Komatsu #SkilledCareers #VET #FutureReady
Aug 11
