The latest news for National Skills Week
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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Skills vs degrees: The new currency for the future of work? In today’s rapidly evolving job market, a significant shift is underway: skills are becoming the new currency. As technology advances and job roles become more specialised, the focus is moving towards the practical abilities of job seekers. So why are skills emerging as the...
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Media Release: 19th August 2024 The Capital Group on behalf of National Skills Week Public and private sector more in-sync than ever to grow apprenticeships National Skills Week Chairman Brian Wexham spoke at the launch of National Skills Week 2024 about the important place apprenticeships continue to have in the Australian economy. Mr Wexham...
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Media Release – 16 August 2024 Issued by The Capital Group on behalf of Future Skills Organisation as part of National Skills Week 2024 Vocational training driving opportunities for career advancement in Australia’s regional and remote areas Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a game-changer for people’s lives: National Skills Week 19-25 August 2024 16...
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Media Release: 20 August 2024 Issued by The Capital Group on behalf of National Skills Week 2024 South Australian Minister for Education, Training and Skills The Hon. Blair Boyer MP launches National Skills Week 2024 Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a game-changer for people’s lives Tuesday 20 August 2024 – South Australian Minister for...
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Media Release: 19 August 2024 Ministers’ Media Centre, Ministers of the Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio The Hon. Andrew Giles MP Federal Minister for Skills and Training $12m boost to VET workforce – a ‘game changer’ for Australia’s future The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a significant boost to the Vocational Education and Training (VET)...
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Blog: VET Gives Workers The Skills To Smash Through Stereotypes Written by Cara Jenkin Skills shortages can reduce and workers can lead more fulfilling lives if more people think outside of traditional gender stereotypes when it comes to the ideal worker. It is not just the workers considering these careers who should disregard the...
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Blog: Vocational Education and Training Funds a Headstart on Life, As Well As Careers Written by Cara Jenkin Vocational education and training students are being paid thousands of dollars to learn their work skills, while immediately putting them into practice on the job. It is giving young people a significant leg up in both...
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Blog: VET Kickstarts Careers in the Technology Sector Written by Cara Jenkin Australia’s technology sector needs so many more skilled workers, that supply cannot currently keep up with the pace of demand. More than 25,000 workers are required in the next five years to work directly in the technology industry. The Future Skills Organisation’s...
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