Interview Channel 9 Today with Minister Brendan O’Connor: Worker shortages in key industries opening doors for vocational trainees
- August 29th, 2023
Worker shortages “across the economy” could open up new opportunities for Australians young and old, with the government urging people to consider vocational education to fill crucial skills gaps. Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor said the demand for workers had probably increased due to the pandemic. “Wherever you look, professions and trades, every sector has...
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Interview : ABC Radio Queensland interview with Jennah Halley – Air Conditioning & Refrigeration , 2022 QLD Apprentice of the Year Australian and Apprentice of the year at Australian Training Awards
- August 29th, 2023
Interview on ABC Radio Queensland Jennah’s training journey started when her brother, also a refrigeration technician, asked her to help out a few hours a week. From there, Jennah grew a keen interest in the industry and, with the completion of her Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in 2021, she is believed to...
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Queensland Launch 2023 – photo gallery
- August 24th, 2023
The Queensland Launch of National Skills Week occurred on Wednesday 23 August at Queensland Parliament House. The program included A Key Note Address by The Hon. Dianne Farmer, Minister for Employment and Small Business, Minister for Training and Skills Development and Minister for Youth Justice Brian Wexham, Chair National Skills Week and CEO SkillsOne Television...
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NSW Launch of National Skills Week 2023
- August 24th, 2023
The NSW Launch of National Skills Week was held on Tuesday 22 August At NSW Parliament house. Huge turnout representing a wide diversity of supporters and partners from all sectors of the community. A collaboration between SkillsOne, Training Services NSW and Business Sydney that showcased and reflected the strength of all sectors working together to...
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Brick and Block Careers: Interview with Monique Juratovac and Diego Calderon
- August 24th, 2023
Today we’re diving into brick and block laying , part of the construction industry which is worth around 360 billion dollars a year to the Australian economy Before you can get started on the plumbing or the electrics you need walls.. you need structure, and right now the tradies that build them. Brick and block...
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Brick and Block laying careers: Interview with Elizabeth Briggs
- August 24th, 2023
This video explores the world of construction- specifically the brick and block laying industry through the eyes and experiences of one of the new ambassadors in the industry- Elizabeth Briggs.
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Have you thought about a career as a laboratory technician?
- August 21st, 2023
What are you looking for? Did you know that training in a laboratory could get a job in a range of industries, The scope of career opportunities by undertaking laboratory and pathology training is huge! Have a look below at some of the industries you could work in. Thank you to our friends at LTT...
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National Skills Week E-News, August 21 2023
- August 21st, 2023
Happy National Skills Week It is going to be huge! Newsletter Click here
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Australian VET Alumni Panel Discussion- National Launch Event 2023
- August 20th, 2023
We were delighted to welcome to the stage at the National Launch to discuss both individual and organisations perspectives on Vocational Education and Training pathways and experiences. Clarisse Ambroise Australian Training awards Trainee of the Year Award 2020 Finalist, and Australian Capital Territory Winner 2020 Trainee of the Year Hannah Holford-ACT Australian School-based Apprentice of...
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2023 Launch of National Skills Week- Keynote Address
- August 20th, 2023
The Hon. Minister Brendon O’Connor MP, Minister for Skills and Training, Australian Government launch the 2023 National Skills Week in Canberra on 10th August, 2023. Minister O’Connor speaks on the critical skill requirements for the continued growth of the Australian Economy and to meet the needs of Industry and Community .
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Launch of National Skills Week- Minister Brendan O’Connor speech to launch the week 10th August 2023
- August 10th, 2023
The Hon. Brendan O’Connor presented the keynote address and launch the 2023 National Skills Week at Canberra this morning. Below is an extract from the start of the speech . The link below is to the full speech. _______________________________________________________________ I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay...
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National Skills Week Theme Video 2023
- July 21st, 2023
Our theme video exploring “What are you looking for?” National Skills Week 2023 is about spotlighting the exciting career and educational opportunities that are available through vocational training, dispelling outdated ideas surrounding VET. Find out what you’re looking for at National Skills Week, running from August 21-27 2023.
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National Skills Week Dates Announced for 2023
- September 24th, 2022
The dates for National Skills Week 2023 have been set, August 21st – 27th, 2023! National Skills Week was founded on four key areas of focus, notably to dispel the negative perceptions that surround vocational education and training (VET), highlight its diversity, the career pathways, and the success stories that emanate from VET, plus bring focus to emerging skills needs, and...
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Top Tips to Parents: National Skills Week
- September 3rd, 2022
The role of the parent is so important There are over half a million students in Year 11 and 12 in Australia, and every one of those students is on the cusp of some serious decision making (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021). Whether they’ve got a clear idea of what they want to do once...
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Longitudinal Study of Student Outcomes for Aged Care and Cookery
- September 2nd, 2022
Retention of staff in both the Aged Care sector and the Commercial Cookery sector (which sits within the Hospitality sector) has long been an issue. Poor perception of jobs in the sectors, coupled with lower pay rates than other industries, means that all too often, jobs in these sectors are considered short-term options, while candidates...
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