Skills shortage causing defence industries to suffer There is a serious skills crisis in Australian defence industries, which is hampering the ability of the Australian Defence Force to fight wars, says parliamentary secretary Greg Combet.
"Man drought" doesn't exist in mining Major mining companies seeking more skilled employees might do well to tackle the "sheila shortage" in their mining regions. And, if you're a young woman looking for a man and a career, it might be time to go west.
Uni isn't the be all and end all School leavers are shunning a university education to take advantage of the mammoth salaries flowing from the resources boom and skills shortage.
HECS-style loans for TAFE students Federal Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has given the go-ahead for changes to be made to vocational education by the Victorian Government.
First Australian local independent TAFE opens The first local independent TAFE college in Australia has recently opened in Emerald, Victoria, providing a convenient vocational education and training site for nearby students who previously had to travel long distances to study.
Australia's dire ICT forecast The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has this week released a report revealing the dire skills shortage situation in the Information and Communication Technology industry, spurring them to plea to the Rudd Government to take immediate action.
From the CEO's Desk Brian Wexham
Valuing trades and skills for work and leisure
Some recent events have shown me that Australia has a long way to go in valuing trades and skills for work and leisure: no matter your age.
Trade Teacher of the Year wins another major award At the National Association for Women in Construction celebratory ball which took place at Luna Park last night, Fiona Shewring was honoured for her work to promote and advance women tradies. She received a golden hammer and a Crystal Vision Award.
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