Event Date: August 21st, 2025

Event Location: 39 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Join us at the South Australian Launch of National Skills Week 2025, taking place on the evening of Thursday, 21 August 2025 at the Main Theatre, College of the Arts, TAFE SA Adelaide City Campus.

This special event will feature a Keynote Address by the Hon. Susan Close MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, and Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy representing the Hon. Blair Boyer MP, Minister for Education, Training and Skills. The keynote will celebrate the role of vocational education and skills training in shaping South Australia’s future workforce.

Set within the vibrant TAFE SA Adelaide precinct, the evening will bring together government representatives, industry leaders, educators, ambassadors and training providers to connect, share insights, and showcase the achievements of the skills and training sector.

Light refreshments will be provided, and business attire is required.

Program Highlights:

Keynote Address: The Hon. Susan Close MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science and Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy representing the Hon. Blair Boyer MP, Minister for Education, Training and Skills.

Insights from: Mr Brian Wexham, Chair, National Skills Week and CEO SkillsOne Television

Panel Discussion: Facilitated by Commissioner Cameron Baker, Chair of the South Australian Skills Commission. Introduction and storytelling from an amazing group of people representing the best in skills excellence drawn from WorldSkills Team SA and the South Australian Training Awards.

The event offers a valuable opportunity to network and share ideas with industry and government leaders, and key stakeholders across the VET sector.

Event Details:

Style: Cocktail

Dress Code: Business attire

Please RSVP and provide any dietary requirements or special requests by Thursday 14 August 2025

Spaces are limited, and registration is essential. We look forward to welcoming you to this important celebration.

Thank you to our partners and supporters:

Photography disclaimer

Please be advised that photographs, videos and audio will be captured during this event. These images may be used by SkillsOne for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, our website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other marketing materials. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and recorded, and you grant SkillsOne full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming.   If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform the photographer or the registration desk at the event.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!