Pop up cafe for the community as part of a Job Skills program, 15 students are undertaking Introduction to Food and Beverage Handling, Introduction to Barista, delivered by the Adelaide Institue of Hospitality. Students are building employability skills and exploring the Hospitality Industry in their local region.
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THE POWER OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IS CHANGING THE LIVES OF EVERYDAY TASMANIANS On behalf of National Skills Week Explore All The Options and consider Vocational Education and Training (VET) National Skills Week: 25–31 August 2025 26 August 2025 – National Skills Week 2025 will be officially launched in Tasmania on Thursday, August 28, at TasTAFE’s...
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On Tuesday 26 August as part of National Skills Week , Minister Giles addressed the National Press Club on the topic “Skilling Australians’ Future” View the address via ABC iview. You will need to log into your Iview account https://ministers.dewr.gov.au/giles/national-skills-week-launch-canberra
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As we celebrate National Skills Week, the Albanese Government’s historic investments in skills and education are helping to unlock life changing opportunities for Australians, while boosting our nation’s economic strength and competitiveness. Across the country this week, events will be held that aim to inspire people to ‘explore all the options’ when deciding what and...
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Vocational education and training (VET) has been designed to be more flexible, accessible and supportive than other forms of tertiary education, which helps students, jobseekers and workers overcome a multitude of education obstacles. It offers a more individual and tailored approach, as Australians can choose their study and training pathway to their career as well...
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USE VET TO EXPLORE YOUR CAREER OPTIONS WHILE YOU’RE STILL AT SCHOOL Students are getting the jump on their careers while they’re still at school, exploring what their life of work will look like before they decide on an occupation and learning the skills they need to get started. Vocational education and training pathways...
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Higher Ed and Vet Join Forces to Give Workers all the Skills they Really Need Tertiary study is no longer a choice between vocational education and training (VET) and higher education, with training providers and education institutions starting to work together to give Australians all the skills they need to work. The education sector and...
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WHAT IS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET)? Vocational education and training provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of occupations through hands-on and practical learning. Called VET for short, it can encompass a range of qualifications, courses and pathways to careers. It focuses on providing job-ready, workplace skills and...
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THE FUTURE SKILLS ODYSSEY STARTS WITH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING Thinking about the futuristic skills that will be in demand in coming decades often conjures up images of robots, machines and even space expeditions. Vocational education and training (VET) will be crucial for workers to achieve the skills for these jobs of the future,...
Read MoreNational Skills Week is in full swing at the Vocational Innovation Centre (VIC), located at Seven Hills High School. This exciting week is a celebration of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and the incredible opportunities it offers to over 20 Western Sydney high schools. Delivered as part of students’ HSC, these courses are designed to address...
Read MoreRelocating to Adelaide for the first time, Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2025 is more than an exhibition—it’s a catalyst for education, training, and collaboration. From 23 to 25 September 2025, AIMEX will become a training ground for the industry, equipping today’s workforce and the next generation with the skills and expertise needed to thrive...
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Three in four Australian teenagers already feel relatively certain about the kind of job they will have by the time they turn 30 years old, with the internet, quizzes and career advisors helping to guide their choices. But they may not be choosing the jobs with the best employment outcomes, or the ones that suit...
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Vocational education and training is changing the lives of many Queenslanders who are following lifelong dreams, making career changes after discovering new passions, and getting a career headstart while still at school. They are also learning and earning with the best of both traditional and technological worlds, combining hands-on training with the latest technology and...
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VET IS HELPING JOBSEEKERS FIND SUCCESS IN NON-TRADITIONAL PLACES= Women and men are casting aside gender stereotypes and forging careers in industries in which their true passions lie, with vocational education and training (VET) helping provide the pathways for them to get there. While there are no real barriers to people working in an industry...
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Published Monday, 25 August, 2025 at 12:03 PM Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Queenslanders encourages to “Explore All Options” this Skills Week National Skills Week 2025 (25-31 August) highlights training pathways that lead to real jobs and stronger communities. One million Queenslanders take part in vocational education and training...
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