Australian shipbuilder ASC cuts 101 blue collar jobs
101 blue collar contract worker jobs have been lost at Australian naval shipbuilder ASC due to the gradual winding down of the Air Warfare...
The crucial role of workforce management in continuous shift manufacturing environments
There are a multitude of challenges currently facing the manufacturing sector in Australia, not least managing an ageing skilled workforce operating on a 24/7 shift basis.
WA’s TAFE lecturers Immerse in industry placements to address skills gap
The Western Australian Government has earmarked $9.9 million to facilitate industry placements for TAFE college lecturers, allowing them to gain firsthand insight into the skills and workforce requirements of various industries.
ABS report shows strong growth in employment in November
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported a 2.5 per cent increase in employment in November compared to the same period in 2014.
"The trend...
NT’s workforce upskilling efforts to receive $92m investment
The Northern Territory government is bolstering its efforts to boost the local workforce in 2023, with a $92 million investment in training and skilling programs.
Victoria boosts electricians upskilling program for solar boom
The Victorian government has announced a $900,000 investment to train more electricians and electrical engineers.
Qld invests $5m in advanced manufacturing, cyber security training
The Queensland government has unveiled over $5 million in investments to boost jobs in the state’s cyber security and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Queensland unveils funding to connect employers with skilled workers
The Queensland government has announced a funding program that would allow partner entities to trial workforce solutions.
New Fair Work campaign to focus on apprentices and trainees
The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit hundreds of businesses employing apprentices and trainees over the next three months following numerous requests for assistance from...
Boosting STEM careers to address Australia’s skills gap
Among a great number of critical problems exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years, Australia is also looking at a future plagued by the lack of enough skilled workers across various industries, such as manufacturing.
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Beyond insights: How CRM solutions are transforming the manufacturing industry
The global manufacturing sector is witnessing a seismic shift in its automation approach as companies worldwide, big or small, grapple with the ongoing labour shortage and skills gap within the industry.
