Tag: workforce
SWA rolls out report detailing pandemic impacts on returning workers
Government statutory agency Safe Work Australia (SWA) has issued a new report illustrating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers returning to work following an injury or illness.
WA seeks industry comments ahead of launching defence reskilling, upskilling grants
The Western Australian government is seeking feedback for its expression of interest documents ahead of opening applications for its new $2.5 million defence industry grants program.
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.
Diverseco, CDU to offer robotics and automation micro-credentials in NT
Charles Darwin University and Australian company Diverseco have partnered to offer micro-credentials that would allow Northern Territorians to upskill in the latest advancements in robotics and automation.
Queensland unveils new strategy to boost opportunities for women in manufacturing
The Queensland government has officially rolled out its Women in Manufacturing strategy, which seeks to attract and retain women in the industry.
Manufacturing among priorities in new Victorian budget submission
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released its 2023-24 Victorian Budget Submission containing 70 recommendations including manufacturing to boost jobs and investment.
ETU welcomes new Qantas engineering academy to address aviation skills gap, calls for manufacturing...
Australia's national airline Qantas announced the opening of a new engineering academy to address a skills gap and prepare aviation engineers for highly specialised positions, as announced by the Electrical Trades Union.
Victoria supports local advanced manufacturers with new grant program
Local manufacturers in Victoria are slated to receive up to $250,000 in funding through the state government’s Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program.
Queensland unveils new employer guide to address labour shortages
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Leanne Linard has revealed an updated manual for employers to address the critical skill shortages that the state's engineering industry is experiencing as a result of massive infrastructure investment and shifting labour market demographics.
Qld teams up with University of the Sunshine Coast to boost business planning initiative
The Queensland Government and the University of the Sunshine Coast have partnered to create a new workforce micro-credential through a “Workforce Planning Course” aimed at helping small and medium-sized business owners.
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