The latest news for National Skills Week

Victorian National Skills Week Launch 2023- 25 August 2023
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  • August 29th, 2023

The Victorian  National Skills Week  launch was held in Conjunction with  the official opening  of the new Monash College Docklands Campus and their Future Skills Division on Friday 25 August The program hosted by Monash College included  the Keynote Address and remarks from by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor Sally Capp...

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Interview Channel 9 Today with Minister Brendan O’Connor: Worker shortages in key industries opening doors for vocational trainees
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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 apprenticeships: Interview with Cory Smith
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  • August 24th, 2023

The Australian construction industry is a huge contributor to the nation’s economy, with an estimated annual value of $360 billion, 1.2 million people are employed across a range of occupations,- builders,  architects,  engineers, project managers, and tradies The shortfall this year alone in the construction industry- almost 100 000 people. It’s hard to find a...

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Have you thought about a career as a laboratory technician?
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  • 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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Australian VET Alumni Panel Discussion- National Launch Event 2023
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  • 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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MEDIA RELEASE – National Skills Week 15 August 2023
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  • August 20th, 2023

A skilled labour market is an employed labour market NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK: 21-27 AUGUST 2023 • What are the critical skill shortages? • Top 20 Occupations in-demand • What are the future skills and how to train for them? • Meet the inspiring success stories of the VET sector 15 August 2023 – National Skills...

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2023 Launch of National Skills Week- Keynote Address
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  • 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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