The latest news for National Skills Week
Celebrated in June, were two internationally recognised events, World Public Service Day and International Yoga Day, with both days giving the limelight to careers with core values of service and community engagement. World Public Service Day celebrated on 23 June, globally acknowledged the significance of public service to the community, the contribution of public service...
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An educated and skilled workforce is essential in today’s contemporary society. With shifting market demands across industries, the development of innovative technology and labour shortages of skilled workers now more so than ever, the skills, ‘hand on experience’ and qualifications achieved through vocational education and training (VET) courses can help start and build your career....
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The commencement of July marked the 50-day countdown to National Skills Week 2017. Celebrated annually each August, and now in its seventh consecutive year, National Skills Week is Australia’s peak week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET). During the week, a variety of vocational careers from traditional trades to emerging skills are celebrated. “National...
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Today’s metal fabrication shops are vastly different from those operating in the previous, booming post-World War II economy. Marked by a fluctuating market, the need for sophisticated equipment and exceedingly faster turnaround times in both production and output, shops are required to move with technology advances in order to stay ahead. Metal fabrication is the...
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Established by the United Nations, Saturday 15 July marks World Youth Skills Day, a day highlighting the importance of youth skills development and its imperative role in developing the future economy. The global event seeks to generate greater recognition and discussion on the significance of vocational education and training (VET) and the development of other...
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The community services and healthcare industry is currently experiencing significant levels of demand for workers, with many healthcare sectors appearing on skills needs lists across the country. Hays Quarterly Report on healthcare, (April – June 2017), notes a continued trend in vacancy activity in Australia’s healthcare recruitment market across the country. “The need to address...
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July marks the annual celebration of World Chocolate Day. Acknowledged on the 7 July, it has been 467 years since chocolate was first introduced to Europe. Celebrations on the day include the consumption of chocolate and chocolate centered treats. One profession, that celebrates this international day widely, is that of the hospitality and food industry,...
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Sunday 2 July to Sunday 9 July marks NAIDOC Week, celebrated across the country to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements, and is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. The various events occurring throughout the week will reflect this year’s theme,...
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NAIDOC Week held from 02 July to 09 July is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. This year’s theme, Our Languages Matter, highlights the importance, resilience and richness of Indigenous languages...
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Australia ICOMOS, in conjunction with National Skills Week, SkillsOne Television, the National Trust of South Australia and the International Specialised Skills Institute, is holding a digital photographic ‘Heroes of Traditional Trades’ competition to record individuals involved with traditional trades, crafts or other practices. At a time when there is concern about the gradual loss of...
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In recognition of Refugee Week, SkillsOne celebrates the career success of two notable vocational education and training [VET] achievers, Jane Alia and Francine Ikirezi National VET Alumni member and finalist in the 2012 Australian Training Awards’ Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year Award, Jane Alia, arrived in Australia as a refugee from Uganda as...
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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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Celebrated in the first week of June, World Oceans Day provides a focal point for Australians to think about careers within the maritime and seafood industry. Careers with a focus on environmental sustainability and hands on learning will profiled in the lead up to National Skills Week, Australia’s primary week to celebrate vocational education and...
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With the month of June celebrating both World Environment Day and Great Outdoors Month, there has never been a better time for Australians to think about environmentally focused careers in the lead up to Australia’s pinnacle week for celebrating vocational education and training (VET), National Skills Week. “Horticulture and agriculture sectors require professionals that are...
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The Skills and Thrills Careers Showcase takes careers advice out of the office and onto the screen with a dynamic and informative film promoting Vocational Education and Training (VET). The careers film will express ways students can connect their passion to a successful career and encourages students to recognise VET as an equal career pathway...
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“95% of young people would like employers to be more involved in providing advice and guidance about careers and jobs.” Broaden the horizons of young people with Inspiring the Future. Young people in Australia have a wealth of career options at their fingertips, but do they really know what’s out there? For the last 5...
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