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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.
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Worldskills & Trade Teacher Success
Worldskills was an immense success - and we can only see more success in the future with the upcoming Trade Teacher awards!
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RTO recognition & time to nominate teachers
It's been a season for big events as we've awarded 17 Star Ratings presented at a recent dinner and SkillsOne collected a Webby Award in New York. Plus, Trade & Skills Teacher of the Year nominations are now open.
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Growth and innovation the future
The Skills Tasmania, 'Business in the 21st Century. Growth through Skills & Innovation' Conference was held recently in Hobart.
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On the road: TAFEs and community
In my recent travels, I continue to be impressed by the quality, enthusiasm and professionalism of our TAFE teachers and their vital role in local communities.
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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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Going green: Air conditioning careers
The issue of skills shortages affects us all. We take many things for granted. Only yesterday the air conditioning in our office stopped working! With that in mind, a SkillsOne TV Special on careers in the air conditioning sector goes to air on April 26th. Plus, find out what's been on at The Institute.
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Career advisors working with vocational educators key
Last week I had the opportunity to visit the Australia Association of Career Counselors (AACC) national conference in Hobart. It confirmed to me that their determination, persistence and professionalism will pave the way for working closer with vocational institutions and educators.
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Skills focus on Horticulture
This week SkillsOne presents a TV special examining careers in our second largest agricultural industry: Horticulture.
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February Star Ratings Announced
The first two months of 2008 have been busy with many RTOs applying for Star Ratings assessments. I'm pleased to announce February's ratings.
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The first 100 days
A report about the importance of the first 100 days of an apprenticeship sheds light on why our apprentices are not finishing, and what employers can do.
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Make 2008 your great start
2008 is already shaping up to be a huge one for SkillsOne with three lucky people winning the chance of a lifetime in our Ultimate Apprenticeship Competition! If you're thinking about a change and looking for a trade, you've come to the right place.
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The year in review & seasons greetings
At this time of year I think it's appropriate to reflect on the year that has been and it's certainly been a successful year for The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence and SkillsOne.
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WorldSkills success breaking down the barriers
As Australia's Skillaroos return triumphant from WorldSkills 2007 in Japan, their high standards, skills and passion demonstrate the vast opportunities for both women and men.
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The Ultimate Apprenticeship returns
Congratulations to our National Trade Teacher of the Year and find out details about our exciting new Ultimate Apprenticeship competition!
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Trade Teacher Awards and new initiatives
It's been a busy few weeks at SkillsOne, with the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence announcing the finalists of the 2007 Trade Teacher of the Year Awards, and several new initiatives and competitions.
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Showcasing excellence in training
The Star Ratings Scheme is a great new tool that will help prospective students, teachers and parents select the best possible course in their chosen trade skill.
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Getting involved is easy on the web
It's exciting to see people taking advantage of some of My SkillsOne's fantastic features such as sending in workplace photos, uploading a Video CV and receiving our free weekly Email Service.
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Great ways to get inspired
With so many incentives on offer, there's never been a better time to get inspired and consider learning a trade skill.
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Spreading the message
It's been a busy few weeks at the Institute as we have been travelling around Australia rolling out the SkillsOne message and raising awareness about the skills shortage across the country.
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Working together
As many people saw first hand, the launch of SkillsOne was a great success and now it's a chance for many groups to work together to address skills shortages.
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Welcome Everybody!
Firstly welcome to the brand new SkillsOne website, I hope you enjoy having a look around at the vast amount of information we have available on the many options in skilled trades in Australia.
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