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WA first to join Productivity Places Program
Western Australia is set to be the first state that will join the Productivity Places Program, the Federal Government has announced last week.
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Funding for RTOs to adopt e-learning solutions
Over $5 million has been awarded to support more than 90 registered training organisations (RTOs) across the country to deliver groundbreaking e-learning strategies for the VET system in an initiative called The Australian Flexible Learning Framework.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Phillip Clarke - Youth Training Coordinator in Maritime Construction
Phillip Clarke works with some members of the community, of whom many would shy away from. Ironically, he works in a location which the community flock to see. Phillip is a Youth Training Coordinator, training at-risk youth to restore heritage boats on Sydney Harbour – including projects like the restoration of a Viking Longboat!
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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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SkillsOne wins Webby Award
The 12th Annual Webby Awards named SkillsOne.com.au as the Winner of the Best Association Website for 2008. The site is produced by The Australian Channel for The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence in an integrated television-web environment.
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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
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Farmers relieved as Gov't keeps apprenticeship programs
The 50 million dollar agriculture apprentice initiative seemed doomed to be axed by the Federal Labor government ahead of next week's budget, but they have rethought their move, much to the delight of farmers and ag and horticulture industry associates.
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Job boom for NSW
There are lots of jobs at the moment for those seeking work. According to the State Government, New South Wales has seen over 100,000 jobs created in the past 12 months.
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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.
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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.
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About SkillsOne
Find out about the SkillsOne initiative
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Skills shortage hindering innovation and growth
Recent research citing top CEO's indicate that skills shortages are restricting innovation in Australian businesses, particularly in the construction and services sectors, and among large companies.
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Accelerated training program offered for qualified teachers
Teach NSW is offering Accelerated Teacher Training for skilled workers. It is a quick, yet comprehensive, 18 month teacher training program available for people who would like to fast-track a career as a secondary mathematics or technology teacher.
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Emily Lovel - Dairy Student
Emily is a dairy farmer at heart. She was raised on a farm, and studied Agriculture part time in High School. When she left Year 12, she began studying to be a nurse – but she couldn’t keep away from the dairy industry!
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Cooling Australia (TV Special)
SkillsOne, in conjunction with the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia (AMCA) presents "Cooling Australia" - a collection of stories about some of the diverse career opportunities within this industry.
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2020 Summit recommendations
The productivity working group at the government's Australia 2020 Summit has presented key ideas including "2020 scholarships" that would specifically target skills shortages and encourage people to start apprenticeships or further education.
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Industry and unions to collaborate on skills crisis fix
The National Skills Policy Collaboration has been formed, comprising of major employers and unions who are committed to lifting Australia's productivity, workforce participation and economic growth by investing wisely in education and training
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Why apprentices aren't being lured
It is common knowledge that our nation is suffering a shortage in skilled workers and apprentices. The Government, recognising the reasons why this is the case, is trying to implement strategies with the hope of turning this crisis around.
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NSW Training Awards 2008: Be Recognised.
The deadline to apply for the NSW Training Awards is looming!
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In-school trade training on the agenda
The Commonwealth and State and Territory Governments are working closely with non-government Education Authorities to enable better opportunities for secondary students across Australia, and the introduction of specialised Trade Training Centres are on the agenda
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Jason Grisold - Confectionary Fillings Chef
Jason Grisold wakes up at 5.30 in the morning, heads to work, like most people. Then, he opens up twenty packets of Caramel and prepares to make 50,000 mudcakes.
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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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University option not preferred for mining
While it's been well reported that Queensland and Western Australia are experiencing a mining boom, the same cannot be said for the number of school leavers taking University mining courses.
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Chance for apprentices to be heard at Govt roundtable
The second forum for Australian apprentices to voice their issues and experiences is scheduled to be held this year.
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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."
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Carly Hibberson - Beauty Therapist
Carly Hibberson and Tara Wendt have just opened a beauty parlour in Tumut, called JeanLouise. It has been open just shy of a fortnight, and we chat to one of the owners, Carly Hibberson, about why she decided to become a beauty therapist, and what it’s like to open a brand new business.
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What makes SkillsOne excellent
Find out what excellence looks like at The Australian Channel, producers of SkillsOne.
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How to cast your Webby vote for SkillsOne
We've been nominated in the 12th Annual Webby Awards plus YOU can have your say. Here are quick tips for how to cast your WEBBY vote for SkillsOne.
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SkillsOne nominated for 12th Annual Webby Awards
The 12th Annual Webby Awards has nominated Australia's skillsone.com.au as one of only 3 Australian sites in the running to win the Internet's most prestigious award.
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NT skills shortage on the rise
Although there are more people doing apprenticeships in the Northern Territory the skills shortage continues to get worse.
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First team-based auto tech competition now open
SACHS Masters will take place in July 2008 and is a rare chance for experienced (Certificate III qualified, and at least 22 years of age) Automotive Technicians to put their talents and abilities to use in a competitive environment.
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Solutions for labour shortages on the land
"Farming is significantly more than a block of dirt with an animal or plant on it," so says the National Farmers Federation labour shortage recommendations for 2008 which includes attracting seasonal workers from overseas and the student population while improving public perception and training.
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Government moves on training and education reforms
The Rudd government is implementing promised initiatives in education, jobs, and training to address the skills shortage.
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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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Tiffany Burdack - Agribusiness student
When Tiffany's Principal recommended she try studying Agriculture at TAFE, neither of them could have expected it would result in Tiffany having a scholarship to study farming in the UK for three months!
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2007 Trade Teacher of the Year selected for 2020 Summit
Marion Fitzpatrick, National Trade Teacher of the Year 2007, has been selected to attend the Australia 2020 Summit in April 19-20, 2008.
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Tracey Hickmott - Environmental officer
Not many recent graduates have quite so much variety in their work - and as much freedom to pursue their passions - as this Environmental Officer in rural New South Wales. Her average day could be dealing with everything from feral animals to public speaking.
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Boost for women and sport apprenticeships
Aussie women will have more opportunities to fulfil sporting leadership positions due to a new round of funding grants which will help women undertake accredited training and development in coaching, officiating, governance and sports management.
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Indigenous communities may benefit from stake in mining projects
Remote and Indigenous Australian communities could receive equity in the latest mineral developments, which may help create education opportunities, apprenticeships, employment and sustainable economic growth and social wellbeing for Indigenous communities.
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Flexible working hours: key to skills shortage?
WA's Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes the skills shortage could be curbed if flexible work hours were offered, especially to women.
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Sean Campbell -Twin Rope Operator aka Industrial Abseiler
Sean received a call at 2am to let him know that a large sheet of metal was hanging off a skyscraper, connected only by a few corroded welds. It was his job to go where no other tradie could physically go, for Sean is an Industrial Abseiller.
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Apprentice & trainee statistics released
Quarterly apprentice-and trainee statistics on the Australian vocational education and training system, conducted in September 2007, have recently been released by the The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
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Mark Hartley - Consulting Arborist
Mark didn't want to work with trees. Not one bit. His family worked as arborist practioners - think of them as 'Tree Doctors'. Then, he was given a challenge.
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Hope on the horizon for Dubbo employers
The GoWest skills-shortage initiative is starting to prove effective, with a Dubbo automotive service business hoping to recruit redundant, though skilled and potentially valuable and useful, workers from interstate - as the plan hoped.
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Trent Fordham: Ranger
When Trent Fordham left school he wanted to enter the Police Force, but, somehow, ended up with a job that allows him to ride around on a motorbike all day and, unlike in the Police Force, not have to deal with the tough side of law enforcement all that much.
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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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