Author: Cara Jenkin Thousands of Australian high school students are getting a taste of their desired careers, a head start on the study and training required for these jobs, or basic practical skills to help them get started in the world of work. They are completing vocational education and training qualifications while they are...
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Online tools like career quizzes provide targeted careers information. This information can help your students get ideas about what career pathway could be suitable for them. Run a careers session using the quizzes available at Your Career with your students this National Skills Week! Once your students identified your skills and interests, they will have a long list...
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The Skillsroad 2021/22 Employment Survey Report is finally here! Get valuable insights into the mind of our young job-seekers and understand what they want from Australian employers. SkillsRoad Out-of-this-world insights into the future of our youth After surveying over 5000 people at the end of 2021, they have collated data that shows just what job-seekers...
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A fantastic Initiative The Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) and the National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) today announced the establishment of a pilot program to examine ways to better assess, incorporate and fast-track digital skills in the apprenticeship sector. At a time when digital skills are becoming increasingly important, the pilot project will enable large numbers of...
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The National skills commission report State of Australia’s Skills 2021: now and into the future finds the shape of Australia’s workforce is changing as our labour market responds to big forces like an ongoing shift to services and higher skilled jobs, advances in technology and growing automation. 2021 State of Australia’s Skills A December Labour Market...
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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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National Skills Week 2021 – THAT’S A WRAP! Read all about the success on National Skills Week 2021 in our August newsletter. Also check out highlights from the National Launch and webinars hosted throughout the week. CLICK HERE to read our August newsletter.
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with thanks to Apprenticeship Victoria and WorldSkills Speaking with Brendan Thomas and Sebastian Mollison about their experiences in apprenticeships, VET training and WorldSkills Duration: 25:41
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A conversation with Kellie Cole about her career pathway in Floristry and success in the WorldSkills competitions. Duration: 16:55
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A conversation with WorldSkills competitors Georgia Cadzow and Bryce Campbell about getting qualified in cybersecurity. Duration: 28:13
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The Victorian Government has recently announced a new body, Apprenticeships Victoria to promote and connect Apprentices and Trainees with training organisations and employers. Duration: 1:12
Read MoreWestern Australia’s resources industry is estimated to need an extra 40,000 resource workers in the next two years. Duration: 1:04
Read MoreIt is estimated that healthcare and community services will need over 1 million new workers by the year 2050. Duration: 1:22
Read MoreThe WorldSkills Australia National Competition has kicked off in Perth WA, in conjunction with the SkillsWest Careers Expo. Don’t miss a minute of the action – live streaming on our website HERE. Duration: 1:37
Read MoreDigital Skills are on of the biggest emerging skills needs in Australia. 1 in 4 jobs created in the next four years will be in the digital technology sector. TAFE NSW Schools Launchpad is a different way to think about school and TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET). These 20 virtual courses combine teacher-led virtual...
Read MoreTAFE NSW Schools Launchpad is a different way to think about school and TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET). These 20 virtual courses combine teacher-led virtual classrooms with workshops and work placements across a range of exciting career areas within growth industries. Success is doing what you love, so discover your perfect career path with...
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