“I enjoyed every moment of my apprenticeship. I have enjoyed the experiences it has given me, the certificate , the trade and this whole community I am now part of”
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“I wanted to help my customer a lot more than as an admin- I wanted to help them start to finish”
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“When I went into my apprenticeship, I was looking for a career and developing and growing on the skills that I had already attained…. and a bit of recognition”
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” The VET sector is of huge interest to young people. There is definitely a shift in sediment and we are really looking into that”
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Happy National Skills Week It is going to be huge! Newsletter Click here
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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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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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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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