Highlight Video of NSW launch held at Busiess Sydney Head Office Events Centre on Wednesday 21st August. Master of Ceremonies: Paul Nicolaou, Executive Director, Business Sydney National Skills Week Speech: Brian Wexham, Chief Executive Officer, SkillsOne & Founder of National Skills Week Keynote Address The Hon. Steve Whan, Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education...
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Media Release: 21 August 2024 Issued by The Capital Group on behalf of National Skills Week 2024 Queensland Minister for Training and Skills Development Lance McCallum MP launches National Skills Week 2024 Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a game-changer for people’s lives 21 August 2024 – Queensland Minister for Training and Skills Development...
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Media Release: 22nd August 2024 The Capital Group on behalf of National Skills Week Future Skills Organisation releases 2024 Workforce Plan: Growing cyber security threat also signals increased opportunity Digital skills in more demand nationally than ever, says industry leader 22 August 2024 – The Australian Government backed Future Skills Organisation focused on finance,...
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Traditional apprenticeship models are being reimagined and revamped to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology, industry practices, and market needs. This webinar explores the innovative approaches being taken to design and implement apprenticeships that not only equip individuals with essential skills but also drive the growth and competitiveness of Australian industries. They discuss...
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There are amazing new careers and skills that are now available. People who are now coming into the job market or due to coming into the job market in the next 2 to 5 years will be facing completely different careers Skills opportunities than their parents or even their older siblings or family because in...
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Working in a regional and remote area can have amazing advantages for somebody. It could be for somebody to remain in the regional or remote area where they have always lived or in a lot of cases people making the decision to move their life from a metropolitan area and to commence training and all...
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Media Release: 20 August 2024 Produced by the Department of Premier and Cabinet Tasmania VET a Game Changer this National Skills Week The Hon. Felix Ellis MP, Tasmania Minister for Skills and Training This National Skills Week (19-25 August) we celebrate a vocational education as a “Game Changer” for Tassie learners. Minister for Skills and...
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Media Release: 21st August 2024 The Capital Group on behalf of National Skills Week and Indeed New Indeed report confirms the future of work is skills-based Over two thirds (69%) of Australian employers say they have a skills gap that’s impacting their organisation and foresee it widening over the next 5 years, according to a...
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Blog: VET Opens Up New Pathways Into High Demand Jobs Written by Cara Jenkin More than half of all new jobs created have required a vocational education and training qualification, as the labour market relies on the practical and real-world teaching style that VET provides to skill staff. Jobs and Skills Australia reports that...
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Blog: Reskilling for a New Career Made Possible Thanks to the Flexibility of VET Written by Cara Jenkin More than a million Australians are taking their first steps towards a complete career change through vocational education and training as they decide to pursue their real passion or gain the skills for more secure work....
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Blog: How VET and Universities Are Joining Forces To Skill Up Our Nation’s Workers Written by Cara Jenkin Australia is taking a new approach to tertiary education so workers can gain more skills throughout their careers to keep up with what’s needed. The approach will require easier pathways to be created between the university and...
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Blog: First Nations People Leverage The Power of VET to Switch to New Career Paths Written by Cara Jenkin First Nations people are harnessing the power of vocational education and training (VET) to climb their way up the career ladder. Whether it is getting a headstart in the world of work while still at...
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Media Release: 20th August 2024 The Capital Group on behalf of National Skills Week Greater opportunities for women in trades: National Skills Week 2024 The representation of women in trades continues grow as employers offer greater opportunities The combination of higher job vacancies and a greater focus on gender diversity by employers is presenting more...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Monday 19th August Issued by The Capital Group on behalf of National Skills Week 2024 NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, The Hon. Steve Whan to launch National Skills Week 2024 Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a game-changer for people’s lives Monday 19 August 2024 – NSW Minister for...
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Media Release: 19th August 2024 TAFE NSW TAFE NSW school-based apprentice helping solve Blue Mountain’s hospitality skills shortage As National Skills Week kicks off today, data shows a consistent skills shortage for qualified chefs, with high demand for workers in the Blue Mountain’s hospitality industry. Jobs and Skills Australia shows that demand for chefs is expected...
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Essential Tips for Students: Mastering Future Skills and Embracing Generational Diversity in the Workforce As the modern workforce becomes increasingly diverse, students preparing to enter the job market, or who are using vocational pathways to upskill or reskill, must understand and adapt to the evolving dynamics of generational differences. Today’s work environment features six distinct...
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