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Good news for school leavers
Just when you thought it was not safe to leave school! We have some great news for those school leavers within NSW even in this economic environment.
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Welcome to the New Year
This year will be challenging - improving skills among the workforce generally and encouraging young people to participate in apprenticeships are all highly desirable outcomes in 2009.
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Planning for sustainable growth
Five tips on building a sustainable environment for business.
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Tasmania leads the way
New data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research shows Tasmania is leading the country in training apprentices.
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OECD Rates VET Australia
For the next two years the OECD is undertaking research to review vocational education and training policy and practice in14 OECD nations, Australia included.
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The year that was...
It has been a year that has seen the SkillsOne camera crew travel across the width and breadth of the country recording people that contribute to the overall prosperity of this great nation.
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Christmas cooking tips
Join David O'Dea, 2008 Cookery Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year as he presents some new, fresh Christmas dish ideas.
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Nation Building
The Federal Government is introducing a $4.7 billion nation-building plan to combat the effects of the global financial crisis.
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Tradie - win the ute of your dreams!
The search for the Australia's fittest tradie is on. Enter now to win a brand new ute and lots of other cool prizes.
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Finished school: now what? How about TAFE...?
It is that time of year where school-leavers are receiving examination results and contemplating the path of their futures. Such a wide range of career options are out there, that students and their parents almost need a GPS to navigate such overwhelming choices!
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Nurse shortage scheme needs improving
The Federal Government's plan to provide more nurses, which was unveiled during last year's election campaign, appears to be failing as universities are filling less than half the extra nursing places which have been provided.
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Paul Collison - Production & Lighting Designer
Paul Collison's job involves a lot of coffee. He's a designer of lighting and sets for special, corporate and televised events. "I've done a show in a Queensland town with a population of 13 people and seen over 5000 people arrive in cars, utes, buses, trucks and planes" he shares.
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Mary-Anne Kyriakou - Festival Director
People often don't completely understand the transformative power of light and how it will effect their space – until they are reminded of an Olympic Games or a great theatre or music show or enter a space that leaves a lasting impression, says Mary-Anne Kyriakou.
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Skilling the existing workforce
The skills shortage in certain areas of Australian industry is so critical that companies are calling on their existing employees to acquire new skills to help cover shortages, according to a report from the Australian Industry Group (AiGroup), titled "Skilling the Existing Workforce".
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Mercedes launches scholarship to beat skills shortage
Mercedes Benz's Australia-Pacific branch will launch its own transport scholarship program to beat skills shortages and give staff the opportunity to grow their careers.
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Tourism WA: Andre Kassermelli
Working at Little Creatures was a memorable experience for Canadian backpacker Andre Kassermelli. He had a great social life with the other "Creatures" (wait staff), lived in "awesome" Fremantle and earned money for more travels!
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Tourism WA: Michael Braun
Travelling in Western Australia gave 21-year old German Chef Michael Braun a chance to experience fresh local produce, surf in Margaret River and gain valuable career experience at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle.
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A word from Rachael Keiley
2008 Australian Apprentice of the Year, Rachael Keiley, shares her experiences for working in a trade.
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Construction jobs at risk
Thousands of Melbourne construction jobs are on the line, with major building projects in and around the CBD under severe threat.
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Alexandra de Paiva - Mining
Alexandra is an accountant at a mining site in the Pinjarra, in Western Australia. She isn't your average accountant - especially when it's revealed she began in the mining industry as a Chemical Engineer in Sao Luis, Brazil.
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Jason Smith - Dairy Farmer
"Both my great great grandfathers started dairying at the turn of the 18th century, so it's in my blood." Says Jason Smith, the winner of the VFF Apprentice of the Year and NCDEA Dairy Farming Apprentice Awards.
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Richard Neville - Lighting Designer
"It's nice to go around and see places. We have fun, we work with friends for long hours, so we get pretty close to the people around us. It doesn't feel like work." Richard Neville, Lighting designer shares what working in a bright industry is like.
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Karen Borzi - Apprentice Boilermaker
"I didn't want a boring job for the rest of my life. I wanted something different. After a long time looking at what type of apprenticeships were on offer, metal work was the one that got me interested and thinking of my future." Says Karen Borzi, Apprentice Boilermaker.
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Veronica French - Safety Officer
"I have seen safety officers struggle to connect to workers on the job if they don't have the industry experience. Industrial and mining work has helped me integrate as a safety officer." Says Veronica French, Safety officer at Dawson's Engineering.
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Vicky Torrisi - Demolition Worker
"My job is demolition work, which sort of comes under construction." says Vicky Torrisi, Crew Leader, Licensed Asbestos and Demolition at Dawson's Engineering. "We remove and replace materials." And dealing with asbestos – it’s done by hand.
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Adrian Podmore - Horticulturalist
Adrian Podmore is a guest speaker at events around the region, a talk-show host on ABC Radio and a TAFE teacher in his spare time. Some might be surprised to learn that the knowledge he is vied after is in fact, of the green variety. Adrian works in Horticulture.
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Lauren Johannson - Youth Worker
"I could see myself doing it for lots and lots of years," says Lauren Johannson, youth worker. In fact, she's so enthusiastic about her work that is really shows - she's been awarded the Vocational Student of the Year at the Victorian Training Awards - and she's heading to the Nationals.
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Laurinda Schloss - Aircraft Sheetmetal Apprentice
Laurinda Schloss is an aircraft sheetmetal apprentice, who loves the variety in her work - despite being the only girl on her shift at Hangar 3!
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Latest data reveals chefs as most needed
A new national IT skills index developed by Clarius, the parent of ICT recruiter Candle, in conjunction with KPMG Econtech, shows demand for skilled IT people outstripping supply by 9000 in the September quarter. However, ICT ranked only seventh of the skills surveyed. The most severe shortfall is for chefs.
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Commitment needed despite bleak skills-shortage outlook
The demographic factors fuelling the skills shortage have not and cannot change for many years, according to the Travel Industry Careers Association (TICA).
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New cadetship program to tackle skills shortage
In a bid to lure young workers to the transport and logistics industry, a new cadetship program is being launched in Victoria.
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2008 Australian Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year Winner
Brian Heim, Agriculture teacher at Charles Darwin University, has been announced the Insitute for Trade Skills Excellence Trade Teacher of the Year 2008.
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Tourism WA: Working Holiday Makers
A working holiday in Western Australia offers something for everyone - sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people. Nowhere else in the world can you experience and interact with such unique natural attractions.
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A Word From Marion Fitzpatrick
2007 National Trade Teacher Of The Year shares what has happened in the year since - and shares the winner of the 2008 National Trade Teacher of The Year.
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Skillaroos announced!
The WorldSkills Competition - the 'Olympics of trades and skills' - Team Australia 2009: The 'Skillaroos', have just been selected. The 29 elite trades men and women will represent their country in Canada next year at the international level.
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Future agreed for Nth QLD technical college
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today announced that the Australian Technical College (ATC) - North Queensland will expand services offered from its Douglas campus in 2009.
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TAFE upgrade provides stepping stone to a skilled future
Orange TAFE facilities have been refurbished in a multi-million dollar upgrade which has been warmly welcomed by students and staff.
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Glass ceiling fuelling skills shortage
A recent report, by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA), indicates that women must be attracted to board positions of major companies to counter impending skills shortages.
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Murdoch stresses importance of skilled workers
The wealthy and influential media giant, Rupert Murdoch, has suggested that Australian workers update their skills and "embrace a lifetime of learning" to ensure the nation remains competitive.
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Tourism WA: Josh Trovato
A passion for food helped 19 year old Joshua Trovato, a chef from the United States, secure an internship at Fraser's Restaurant in Kings Park, where he has launched an exciting career and enjoyed some truly Western Australian experiences
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Wanted: Skills in Western Australia
The Government of Western Australia has updated its list of wanted skilled occupations.
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Australian apprentices benefit from skilled migrants
A new scholarship program is being funded by an Australian recruitment firm in a move which will bring some relief to the nation's skills crisis.
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2008 Trades & Skills Teacher Awards winners
Find out more about the winners from this year's Trades and Skills Teacher Awards - what they do, why they love it and what makes them good at it.
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2008 Trades & Skills Teacher of The Year Award winners announced
The 2008 Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year Award winners have been announced across a range of industries demonstrating excellence in teaching, innovation and commitment.
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Trade Teacher winners
The Institute Of Trade Skills Excellence has announced it's 2008 Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year Award Winners!
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2008 TAFE NSW Quality Awards
On 6 November, TAFE NSW will be showcasing its most innovative projects from across the state at the 14th Annual TAFE NSW Quality Awards.
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State to review trade license system
NSW Regulatory Reform Minister, Joe Tripodi, yesterday announced a plan to scrap 11 trade licences that exist only in NSW, or in NSW and one other jurisdiction.
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Queensland mining towns thriving despite global economic crisis
Australia may be enduring the looming threat of recession, but many Queensland towns are in fact defying the downturn caused by the global crisis.
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Tourism WA: International Students
Sun, sea, study and academic success, Western Australia offers an exciting and highly rewarding experience for international students looking to further their education and start a career.
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Win Tickets to Australia The Movie!
We've got a double-pass to give away every week until the 15th of December, to see Baz Luhrmann's new film, Australia. If you're a an Australian resident who's a member of My SkillsOne, simply Tell A Friend about SkillsOne for your chance to win!
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