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SkillsOne NewsSunday May 18, 2008
New college provides appealing path for tradies
New college provides appealing path for tradies

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Special Report: Budget 2008-9
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Funding for RTOs to adopt e-learning solutions
Farmers relieved as Gov't keeps apprenticeship programs
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Adam Magennis - Ranger
Adam Magennis - Ranger
Adam Magennis loves variety in his work, being able to travel across the state to some of the most beautiful areas on the continent, and being a student of nature – learning on a daily basis about the life cycle of the plants and animals he interacts with.   Monday May 12, 2008

Trevor Ridley - Light Automotive Mechanic
Trevor Ridley - Light Automotive Mechanic
Between 2000 and 2005 the total number of Automotive apprenticeship commencements increased by 205% across Australia. Trevor Ridley is one apprentice who joined the forces of apprentices entering the Industry in 2005, and he chats to SkillsOne about what’s involved in being an Automotive Mechanic.   Friday May 9, 2008

F1inSchools Challenge: Need For Speed
F1inSchools Challenge: Need For Speed
The F1inSchools Challenge is a competition, open to all Australian secondary schools, to design and manufacture CO2 powered model Formula 1 cars and is a great way for students to get first-hand insight into a future career. We take a look at the experiences of five students.   Thursday May 8, 2008

About The Australian Channel
About The Australian Channel
SkillsOne is proudly produced by The Australian Channel. A team with long-term passion and interest in social change and youth issues.   Friday May 2, 2008

Gary Dunshea - Travelling Woodmachining Teacher
Gary Dunshea - Travelling Woodmachining Teacher
Gary Dunshea believes that if you’re really, truly passionate about an industry, don’t be afraid to step forward and give others a hand up. As a travelling Trade Teacher, Gary goes the distance.   Friday May 2, 2008

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Training excellence critical for Australia
From the CEO's Desk
Brian Wexham

Training excellence critical for Australia

It's been a busy start to the month of May and SkillsOne.com.au has won the 2008 Webby Award in the Associations category. Congratulations everyone! May also marks some exciting outcomes for The Institute.


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SkillsOne wins Webby Award
SkillsOne wins Webby Award
The 12th Annual Webby Awards, today named SkillsOne as the Winner of the Best Association Website for 2008. The site is produced by the web lab at The Australian Channel for The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence in an integrated television-web environment.


Paul Bagnato - Fisherman
Paul Bagnato - Fisherman
"Imagine yourself 100 miles into the bush, with no petrol stations, no hospitals, no one near and no assistance. When a crisis occurs, you've got no one to help you, except yourself, and all you've got to rely on is your experience."


Guide: How to get an Apprenticeship
Guide: How to get an Apprenticeship
If you're thinking that an apprenticeship sounds like a great way to gain skills and a qualification - you've come to the right place. So, what do you do next? Here's a basic guide to get you started.


New teachers' video website launched
New teachers' video website launched
Over 500 professionally produced videos of teachers in action will be available to view online by Australian teachers, principals and people working in education with the launch of www.teacherstv.com.au by Teachers’ TV Australia Pty Ltd.

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