The latest news for National Skills Week
2017 NSW Launch of National Skills Week
- September 4th, 2017
National Skills Week 2017 was launched in NSW on Wednesday 30th August at Lendlease Harbourside Room in Barangaroo, by The Hon. John Barilaro MP, NSW Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional Development NSW, Skills & Small Business. Founder of National Skills Week and SkillsOne CEO, Brian Wexham hosted the event, which enjoyed speaking appearances by TAFE...
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Skills & Thrills at Panthers Penrith, 2017
- September 4th, 2017
In August 2017 the Skills and Thrills careers showcase was presented in conjunction with the Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo, with the aim to encourage students to undertake vocational education and training (VET) as an entry to a successful career path. Performances and speaking appearances by INXS lead singer Ciaran Gribbin, guitarist Peter Northcote,...
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Heroes of Traditional Trades Photographic Competition 2017
- September 1st, 2017
As part of National Skills Week 2017 (August 28th – September 3rd, 2017), a digital photographic ‘Heroes of Traditional Trades’ competition was held to celebrate skills in traditional trades, crafts or other practices that contribute to the physical conservation of heritage places in Australia. The competition was instigated by Australia ICOMOS, the national body representing...
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Heroes of Traditional Trades Photographic Competition 2017
- September 1st, 2017
As part of National Skills Week 2017 (August 28th – September 3rd, 2017), a digital photographic ‘Heroes of Traditional Trades’ competition was held to celebrate skills in traditional trades, crafts or other practices that contribute to the physical conservation of heritage places in Australia. The competition was instigated by Australia ICOMOS, the national body representing...
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That’s A Wrap! National Skills Week Concludes For 2017
- August 31st, 2017
National Skills Week 2017, Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET), concludes for another a year. The week saw celebrations across the country promoting the breadth of career pathways available through apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational learning. Success stories of VET Alumni, were celebrated far and wide, in events throughout the week. “This...
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Changing Careers Through VET
- August 30th, 2017
National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET), is currently being celebrated across the country (28 August- 03 September), promoting the many varied pathways available through apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational learning. Hundreds of events are taking place, including events such as The Gordon Girls Big Day Out, held by The...
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National Skills Week Kicks Off With A Bang
- August 28th, 2017
Today marks the start of the seventh consecutive year celebrating National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week for promoting vocational education and training (VET). Around the country this week, vocational Alumni will be celebrated and their stories profiled in recognition of the week. Hundreds of events will take place nationally during the week, held to acknowledge...
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Australia’s Pinnacle Week to Celebrate Vocational Education & Training Only Two Days Away
- August 25th, 2017
Celebrations will commence far and wide in the coming week to celebrate Australia’s primary week supporting vocational education and training and the career pathways of Australians of all ages. National Skills Week, will be celebrated across the country on 28 August- 03 September, acknowledging vocational careers across a variety of industry sectors, and the role...
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Vocational Training For Any Age At Any Stage
- August 22nd, 2017
National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET), will be celebrated across the country on 28 August- 03 September. The week promotes the variety of pathways available through apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational learning. VET Alumni, with a range in career stories, from those entering the work force, to those retraining...
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Industry Collaboration Celebrated in National Skills Week
- August 20th, 2017
National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET), will be celebrated across the country on 28 August – 3 September. The week promotes the many varied pathways available through apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational learning. Importantly the week aims to highlight the positive outcomes of the vocational sector, and shine a...
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Australian Training Awards Winners & Finalists Celebrated
- August 18th, 2017
August 18 marks the 10-day count-down to National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET). Celebrated across the country on 28 August- 03 September, the week promotes the many varied pathways available through apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational learning. “National Skills Week is, a week in which we celebrate the achievements...
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Manufacturing Careers Still In Demand
- August 17th, 2017
Technology is creating vast changes in the world of work. With the modernisation of industry, the move from manufacturing to consumerism and a shift in global market operations, industrial processes are less common. It is however impossible to overlook the place of industrial workers, industrial processes and industrial organisations. Workers all over the world provide...
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Career Changers Celebrated in National Skills Week
- August 15th, 2017
Upcoming National Skills Week, Australia’s pinnacle week celebrating vocational education and training (VET), provides an opportunity to encourage Australians to think about careers across a range of vocational sectors. Celebrated on August 28th– September 03rd, National Skills Week will celebrate a breath of career opportunities that provide career satisfaction and long term stability. One such...
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Career Change Provides Sweet Success
- August 13th, 2017
National Skills Week held from 28 August to 3 September, is Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET) and provides the perfect opportunity to shine a light on careers in the commercial cookery, baking and patisserie sectors of the foodie world, as a pathway to a successful career for Australians of any...
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