Tag: skills
Victorian skills program opens for applications to support advanced manufacturing
The Victorian Government has announced the launch of Round 2 of its Skills Solutions Partnerships Program, aimed at addressing critical skills shortages in key industries by fostering collaboration between industry groups and educational institutions.
State investment powers skills growth at Broome TAFE
The Western Australian Government’s investment in skills development and TAFE infrastructure is delivering results in the Kimberley region, with hundreds of students at North Regional TAFE’s (NRT) Broome campus taking up training opportunities aligned with local job demand.
Construction begins on TAFE Gippsland’s clean energy training hub
Construction has officially commenced on a new clean energy training facility at TAFE Gippsland’s Morwell campus, as part of efforts to prepare more Victorians for careers in the state’s expanding renewable energy sector.
TAFE’s Future of Housing Construction Centre to build skilled workforce for Australia
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments have announced a $50 million investment to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, a dedicated training facility focused on advanced construction courses.
Western Power adds new talent to strengthen WA’s skilled energy workforce
The Western Australian Government is furthering its focus on job training and employment opportunities, with Western Power announcing the hiring of 33 apprentices, trainees, and recent university graduates.
Skilled workforce crisis spurs call for apprenticeship incentive boost
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has raised alarm bells over a concerning 38 per cent drop in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements in the four months from July to October 2024, compared to the same period the previous year.
Net zero manufacturing TAFE Centre of Excellence in the Hunter unveiled
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have announced a joint investment exceeding $60 million over the next five years to establish the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW’s Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle.
New facilities at WesTrac Technology Training Centre set to open in November
Leading Caterpillar dealer WesTrac is set to complete the expansion of its WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie by November.
Engineers Australia, Deakin launch hydrogen training to tackle skills shortage
Engineers Australia, through its training arm Engineering Education Australia (EEA) and in collaboration with Deakin University, announced the launch of a new suite of hydrogen energy micro-credentials aimed at addressing the critical skills shortage in the hydrogen and engineering sectors.
Report: Shortage of skilled workers poses major challenge to Australia’s energy transition
Australia's clean energy transition is facing a significant challenge due to critical skills shortages, according to a new report by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney.
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
