A traineeship perspective- Kimberley Ward, Komatsu Australia- mature aged traineeship
- September 4th, 2023
“I wanted to help my customer a lot more than as an admin- I wanted to help them start to finish”
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Interview with Paul Clancy on his mature aged traineeship- Komatsu Australia
- September 4th, 2023
“When I went into my apprenticeship, I was looking for a career and developing and growing on the skills that I had already attained…. and a bit of recognition”
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Interview with Natasha Markham and Ann- Maree Mulders -Year 13
- September 4th, 2023
” The VET sector is of huge interest to young people. There is definitely a shift in sediment and we are really looking into that”
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Victorian National Skills Week Launch 2023- 25 August 2023
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 careers: Interview with Elizabeth Briggs
- August 24th, 2023
This video explores the world of construction- specifically the brick and block laying industry through the eyes and experiences of one of the new ambassadors in the industry- Elizabeth Briggs.
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Brick and Block laying apprenticeships: Interview with Cory Smith
- 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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National Launch of National Skills Week – 10th August 2023, Old Parliament House Canberra
- August 24th, 2023
The 2023 National Skills Week was launched at the Members Dining Room, Old Parliament House, Canberra ACT . Thank you to all that attended- it was a great event. The Keynote Address and Official Launch was undertaken by the Federal Minister for Skills and Training- The Hon. Brendan O’Connor MP. Andrew McKellar( CEO- ACCI) and...
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Have you thought about a career as a laboratory technician?
- 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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National Skills Week E-News, August 21 2023
- August 21st, 2023
Happy National Skills Week It is going to be huge! Newsletter Click here
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Australian VET Alumni Panel Discussion- National Launch Event 2023
- 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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