Here is just a highlight of some of the events being held around the country.  Not all events are listed here.

TAS Tasmanian Launch Of National Skills Week 2025
  • Event Date: August 28th, 2025

Join us for the Tasmanian Launch of National Skills Week 2025, taking place on Thursday, 28th August from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Drysdale Restaurant, TASTAFE, Collins Street, Hobart. This evening event will bring together key figures from government, industry, and education to celebrate the achievements and future of skills and vocational training in...

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VIC Study or Career Options with Health and Community Services
  • Event Date: August 28th, 2025

South West TAFE is proud to take part in National Skills Week and visiting Skene Street Specialist School on August 28. During this time, the Mobile Skills Lab will visit and showcase the value of Vocational Education and Training (VET), and highlight how traineeships and School-Based Traineeships can support future career and study pathways. Students...

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VIC Women in Trades Networking Event
  • Event Date: August 29th, 2025

MELBOURNE- LET’S DO THIS! Join us and the crew at Bunnings Preston for the networking event of the year! Alongside Apprenticeship Support Australia, Local Jobs North Eastern Melbourne Employment Region & Carpentry Australia we bring to you great company, a hearty brekkie and networking with brilliant humans. As part of National Skills Week, we will...

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NSW GOO Industry Tour: Bhullar Group & Hutchins Bros
  • Event Date: August 29th, 2025

9:00am  Bhullar Group (Narrandera) There’s more to Bhullar Group than meets the eye! Bhullar Group is an all Australian owned and operated company that specialises in Metals & Steel, Welded Beams, Pre-Fabricated Steel and Steel Processing. Recognised as a consistent achiever of extremely high standards within the Australian steel marketplace, Bhullar Group also delivers highly...

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NSW Showcasing Hospitality, Construction & VET Excellence
  • Event Date: August 29th, 2025

Showcasing Hospitality, Construction & VET Excellence St Anthony’s of Padua invites you to a special celebration of Vocational Education and Training, showcasing the skills, spaces, and student achievements that are shaping the future of our school community. This milestone event is proudly led by our first-ever Year 12 cohort, who will host a full-service Hospitality...

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VIC Industry Engagement Breakfast
  • Event Date: August 29th, 2025

To celebrate National Skills Week 2025, Bendigo Senior Secondary College will be hosting our Industry Engagement ‘Breakfast’, where we invite businesses and industry representatives to our college to informally engage with students, share valuable information and potentially secure a future employee! Please find your invitation attached. This year’s theme is ‘Explore ALL the Options’ and...

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VIC Study or Career Options with Health and Community Services
  • Event Date: August 29th, 2025

South West TAFE is proud to take part in National Skills Week and visiting Kaniva College on August 29. During this time, the Mobile Skills Lab will visit and showcase the value of Vocational Education and Training (VET), and highlight how traineeships and School-Based Traineeships can support future career and study pathways. Students will explore...

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VIC Pathways Program Beyond ATAR: Helping International Students Find Real-World Futures in Australia
  • Event Date: August 30th, 2025

Presented by Eduget Global In support of National Skills Week — a national initiative dedicated to raising the profile and status of skills and vocational learning — this event highlights how international high school students can become active contributors to Australia’s future workforce. The Pathways Program explores how students can access diverse post-school opportunities beyond...

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NSW The University Of Newcastle Open Day
  • Event Date: August 30th, 2025

Join us at Open Day Open Day is packed with everything you need to know about going to the University of Newcastle. Participate in degree presentations, info sessions and tours of the campus. Register to attend Sign up to receive Open Day updates and information using this link : https://www.newcastle.edu.au/open-day Check out programs available here...

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NSW Open Day at Orange
  • Event Date: August 31st, 2025

Explore all the career areas that interest you and go behind the scenes to see what it’s like to live where you learn at our Orange campus. Customise your day with tours and sessions – from our career areas and courses, to accommodation and early offers. Check out our expo, info, and career and skills...

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NSW Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos
  • Event Date: September 2nd, 2025

Our Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos are held annually and have grown to a status where they are widely accepted as the premier events of their kind in NSW. The timing of the expos is a hit with families as they allow parents to attend with their children and have those all-important career chats with industry experts. Over 400 exhibitors...

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NT Defence Work Experience Program
  • Event Date: September 2nd, 2025

Digital Poster – Defence Work Experience Program Defence provides Work Experience placements to secondary and tertiary students who are interested in a career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or Australian Public Service (APS). The program is nationally coordinated with placements offered at various Defence establishments throughout Australia. Defence careers include: Ship Building and Submarines...

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Resume Writing Workshop
  • Event Date: September 3rd, 2025

RMIT’s Skills and Job Centre’ will present this workshop Create a resume that stands out! Our workshop offers tips to develop a resume showcasing your transferable skills, crucial during career transitions. Learn resume targeting techniques to tailor your application to specific jobs.

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NSW Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos
  • Event Date: September 9th, 2025

Our Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos are held annually and have grown to a status where they are widely accepted as the premier events of their kind in NSW. The timing of the expos is a hit with families as they allow parents to attend with their children and have those all-important career chats with industry experts. Over 400 exhibitors...

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VIC Cover Letter and Applications Workshop
  • Event Date: September 10th, 2025

RMIT’s Skills and Job Centre’ will present this workshop Boost your chances of landing your dream job with a compelling cover letter. Learn to understand different types of applications and get tips on how to address key selection criteria effectively.

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Past Years

Take a look at some of the activities, events and news held over past years for National Skills Week.

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