Media Release- Victorian VET Alumni share their stories
- August 19th, 2023
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Media Release- Queensland VET Alumni share their stories
- August 19th, 2023
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Media Release- Advanced Manufacturing Critical
- August 19th, 2023
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Media Release- Western Australian VET Alumni share their stories
- August 19th, 2023
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Media Release- Nrthern Territory VET Alumni share their stories
- August 19th, 2023
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Media Release- South Australian VET Alumni share their stories
- August 19th, 2023
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Media Release- NSW VET Alumni share their stories
- August 19th, 2023
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Media Release- Tasmanian VET Alumni share their stories
- August 19th, 2023
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Apprenticeships good for individual prospects and the nation
- August 29th, 2022
Apprenticeships help de-risk career paths and business decisions National Skills Week’s Chairman Brian Wexham notes that investment in apprenticeships and traineeships has never been more important than it is now. The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows there were 349,235 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 31 December 2021,...
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87 per cent of all jobs needed by businesses today require digital skills
- August 24th, 2022
Australia needs 250,000 new digital jobs by 2025. National Skills Week’s Chairman Brian Wexham has emphasised the importance of young people and job seekers to acquire digital skills to lay the groundwork for a satisfying and successful career. Mr Wexham said: “Digital is everywhere. It shouldn’t be seen as just IT. As technology continues a...
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Growth in demand for health, social assistance and childcare services
- August 18th, 2022
250,000 extra health and social assistance workers needed by 2025 National Skills Week’s Chairman Brian Wexham notes that health, social assistance and childcare services are in high demand. Australia needs a major jump in the number of people becoming skilled and working in these areas given our ageing population, and growing demand for early childhood...
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Severe shortage of skilled construction workers
- August 16th, 2022
Construction sector forecast to have more than 100,000 unfilled roles by 2023. National Skills Week’s Chairman Brian Wexham notes that a severe shortage of skilled construction workers is slowing delivery and increasing the cost of home builds, major infrastructure projects and everything in-between. New South Wales and Victoria are most affected as they are the...
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Hospitality worker shortages hard to swallow
- August 15th, 2022
Hospitality roles slow to fill despite the industry comeback. National Skills Week’s Chairman Brian Wexham says hospitality employment opportunities have been slow to fill so far this year despite Australian border restrictions being loosened and the industry recovering. Mr Wexham said: “The hospitality industry is incredibly diverse and Australian consumers have embraced the growing ‘foodie’...
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Mining worker shortages could slow mineral exports delay climate change agenda
- August 11th, 2022
WA mining and resource sector alone could need as many as 40,000 more workers by mid-2023. National Skills Week’s Chairman Brian Wexham notes that Australia’s mining industry was responsible for 10.4 percent of GDP between 2019 and 2020, making it the single largest contributor to the national economy. Australia’s minerals production remained robust in 2021,...
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Retail sector facing major labour shortage
- August 9th, 2022
Over 40,000 retail positions remain unfilled. National Skills Week’s Chairman Brian Wexham has pointed out a major labour shortage in the retail sector is making it harder for this large employer to flourish and provide the quality service experiences expected by today’s customers. Mr Wexham said: “Australian retailers simply can’t find enough staff be they...
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Skills Remain Critical to Rebuilding Australia’s Future Economy
- April 26th, 2022
A federal government supported initiative, National Skills Week 2022 will be held again this year from August 22 to 28, designed to inspire Australians to explore the myriad of rewarding and worthwhile careers that can be pursued through Vocational Education and Training (VET). Held annually, the purpose of National Skills Week is to raise awareness...
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