Tag: skills
Manufacturing workers targeted in Victorian skills training push
The Victorian Government says new training partnerships aimed at strengthening the state’s manufacturing workforce will help address skills shortages and prepare workers for jobs in advanced industries.
Tasmania launches immersive Skills Lab to boost job-ready manufacturing training
TasTAFE has officially opened an immersive Skills Lab, offering learners virtual and augmented reality training to develop practical skills before entering a worksite, the Tasmanian Government announced.
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.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
