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October 3, 2024 News

VET Workforce Blueprint

On October 3rd, the Australian Government, in collaboration with states and territories, released the VET Workforce Blueprint (the Blueprint) aimed at supporting and growing Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) workforce. This Blueprint provides a comprehensive roadmap for national, local, training provider, and industry action to address VET workforce challenges and barriers. The Blueprint outlines three key goals: Grow the…

September 29, 2024

In late September, the Australian and state and territory governments unveiled the first National Skills Plan, developed under the 5-year National Skills Agreement. This plan outlines a national approach to…

September 17, 2024 News

Queensland Announces Second TAFE Centre of Excellence

On September 17th, Queensland proudly announced its second TAFE Centre of Excellence, solidifying the state's position as the national leader in clean energy battery and technology training. The growth of…

September 15, 2024

NSW UE ITAB Appoints New Executive Officer

The NSW Utilities and Electrotechnology Industry Training Advisory Body (UE ITAB) has announced the appointment of Ms Melissa Wortman as the new Executive Officer. Melissa brings a wealth of experience…

September 4, 2024

Launch of “Charged Up” Report

On Wednesday, 4th September, the report Charged Up: Strategies for Addressing the Skill Shortage in Electrical Trades for the Clean Energy Transition was launched at the Centre for U by…

August 14, 2024 News

JSA Deputy Commissioners Appointed

On 14 August 2024, the Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training announced the appointment of Megan Lilly and Trevor Gauld as Deputy Commissioners of Jobs and Skills…

August 13, 2024

$15million Renewable Energy Training Facility for Central QLD

In a joint statement released today, Minister for Energy and Clean Economy Jobs, The Honourable Mick de Brenni, and Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and…