Future Skills Organisation Case Study: Hack to the future: How VET gave Daniella a secure career path Choosing a VET pathway to kickstart a career in cyber security has been a game changer for Daniella Surya. “The VET pathway has been extremely beneficial to prepare me for my future career,” said Daniella. “VET equipped...
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Includes an introduction by Paul Nicolaou- Executive Director Business Sydney on the critical role of VET teachers in the provision of quality training, and the introduction of the segment to showcase some of our teachers across the sector: TAFE NSW, private, Schools, Community and ACE. Panelist include: Casey Fox -NSW Vocational Student of the Year...
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The Hon. Prue Car MP , Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Early Learning, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education delivered the keynote address at the NSW launch of National Skills Week The launch of National Skills Week was in partnership with Training Services NSW. Thank you to...
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The launch of National Skills Week was in partnership with Training Services NSW. Thank you to Business Sydney for your contribution and support for the event.
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A panel interview with key participants in the SBAT program in NSW was held as part of National Skills Week NSW launch. Paul Nicolaou was the moderator and the following people provided insights and commentary on their experiences with the SBAT program. Madelyn Hurkett- Employer at Bambinos Sarah Stokes- Parent of Kaitlin Chris Davis-...
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The great part of VET Teaching is staying connected to the industry, seeing where the current trends are and filter that through to the apprentices as they are undergoing training”
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“I enjoyed every moment of my apprenticeship. I have enjoyed the experiences it has given me, the certificate , the trade and this whole community I am now part of”
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“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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“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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” 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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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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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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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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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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