The latest news for National Skills Week

NEW SOUTH WALES STATE LAUNCH OF NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK PUTS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ON THE AGENDA WITH PASSIONATE SPEECH FROM MINISTER BARILARO
- August 31st, 2016
The Hon John Barilaro MP New South Wales Minister for Regional Development, Skills and Small Business officially launched National Skills Week in New South Wales at a private cocktail function at Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College on August 29. The event celebrated the many benefits of Vocational Education and Training, and turned attention toward the...
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A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION AND HANDS-ON FUN IN MELBOURNE FOR NATIONAL LAUNCH OF NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK
- August 26th, 2016
The National Launch of National Skills Week was held on August 24 with great success as Industry and public united to celebrate skills and trades. Launched by the Hon Karen Andrews MP, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, with the Hon Steven Herbert MP, Victoria Minister for Training and Skills, International Education, and Corrections,...
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AUSTRALIAN TRAINING AWARDS ALUMNI SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON VET AND NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK, AND ALL ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS
- August 26th, 2016
Australian Training Awards Alumni are integral to National Skills Week, an annual event that celebrates the skills and trades that make up a nation, and draws attention to the many benefits of Vocational Education and Training. Every one of them has an inspiring story to share, and they are all available for interviews and media...
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NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK STATE LAUNCH IN NEW SOUTH WALES TO BRING TOGETHER INDUSTRY IN CELEBRATION OF SKILLS AND TRADES
- August 25th, 2016
Following the National Launch of National Skills Week on August 24 in Melbourne, further launches are set to continue all around the country with the next state launch happening on August 29 in New South Wales at Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College, Burwood. The Hon John Barilaro MP New South Wales Minister for Regional Development,...
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2016 National Launch of National Skills Week
- August 24th, 2016
National Skills Week was launched on Wednesday 24 August at the Queen Victoria Markets in Melbourne by the Hon Karen Andrews MP, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills. This year’s National Skills Week aimed to challenge people to think about how much they really know about Vocational Education and Training, the progression opportunities, and...
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SKILLS DEMONSTRATIONS TO TAKE OVER QUEEN VICTORIA MARKETS THIS WEEK FOR NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK CELEBRATIONS
- August 23rd, 2016
A number of Vocational Education and Training providers and Industry professionals will take part in the national launch of National Skills Week at Queen Victoria Night Markets on August 24, sharing their career journeys and showcasing a number of interactive skills displays. The stimulating event will kick off the weeklong celebrations running from August 29...
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CELEBRITY COUNTDOWN A SURPRISE TO MANY TEN DAYS OUT FROM NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK
- August 21st, 2016
National Skills Week running from August 29 to September 4 is a time to celebrate Vocational Education and Training and reflect on the many success stories that have emanated from the sector, some of which may come as a surprise. A number of celebrities and high-profile Industry professionals have gained success from choosing a Vocational...
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