| |
|
|
Vocational International Baccalaureate being considered
A more vocational International Baccalaureate diploma, is being considered to aim to attract a wider group of students wishing to take the IB in place of the Higher School Certificate and it is thought that this will prepare students better for career options such as trade apprenticeships and traineeships.
|
|
|
Top TAFEs acknowledged
The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence is forging ahead with independent assessments recognising outstanding work in trade skills training among TAFE and other registered training organisations (RTOs).
|
|
|
Trading UP!
Why Illawarra TAFE is at the top of the international training game in carpentry, shopfitting and detailed joinery, painting and decorating and brick/block-laying at its Wollongong Campus.
|
|
|
Fast-track apprentice programs aim to snip away skills-shortage
Canberra's hairdressers and panel-beaters, always on the lookout for apprentice assistants, may find much-needed relief in the Canberra Institute of Technology's (CIT) latest decision to introduce new accelerated apprenticeships.
|
|
|
TAFE sees growth in all areas
Boosts in funding, partnerships, building and technological developments at Port Augusta TAFE in South Australia has created excellent new opportunities and a potentially rich learning environment for budding apprentices and trade-workers.
|
|
|
Skilled immigrants part of Rudd strategy
Australia's skills shortage has everyone looking at training, apprenticeships and initiatives to entice workers into getting a trade. To add to this, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced extra skilled migration will be part of the solution.
|
|
|
Peter Griffin - Green Plumber
Peter Griffin is the managing director of Chadoak Plumbing, which began as a small business with two brothers in their mum's backyard. And now, the property they are on is worth over two million.
|
|
|
Jeanine Cooke: Construction Operations Manager
At 16 Jeanine Cooke was told females weren't to be builders, so her apprenticeship wasn't to be. Today she operates The Hedley Group in Cairns with partner Tom Hedley and it's one of the largest construction companies in Australia.
|
|
|
Anthony Fisher: Baker
While Anthony is a third generation baker - he isn't tied down to a family bakery, instead, travels the world with his passion for baking. From working across Australia, to establishing the Baker's Delight chain in Canada, there more than just his bread on the rise in Anthony's career as a baker.
|
|
|
Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year Awards
Read all the Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year Awards information in one place. Find links to forms and details for the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence and nominations.
|
|
|
US tradies provide a beacon of light for Australia
It seems Australians have much to gain from the innovative approaches used in the US and elsewhere to attract people to trade skill careers.
|
|
|
WA Trade Teacher of the Year revolutionising training for students
Conservation and Land Management 2007 Trade Teacher of the Year Winner, Andrew Nicholson from Albany Western Australia is putting his developmental prize money to good use.
|
|
|
Employability skills
The changing nature of work requires skilled, flexible and well-equipped workforces. To get there, here are the key Employability Skills employers look for.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Bruce Mathieson Snr talks Apprenticeships
With over 15,000 staff, of which 200 are apprentices, CEO Bruce Mathieson Snr is well aware of the challenges faced by apprentices today - and especially how they compare to those of when he was an apprentice.
|
|
|
Jocelyn Howard: Painter and Interior Designer
Jocelyn Howard is a woman not afraid to tackle an industry dominated by males. While homes and domesticity has traditionally been the habitat of women, it has been males who dominate the industry of painting and interior design, challenging female clients to attempt to see eye-to-eye over issues such as interior design, which may not entirely cross the gender cultural barrier.
|
|
|
Winning teacher gets boost to help students 'fast track'
Gary Sewell, inaugural Bakery 2007 Trade Teacher of the Year has recently been granted federal funding worth $50,000 to continue with a project he began with his prize money from The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence.
|
|
|
Kira-Lee: Taking her career to Japan and beyond
Diners at Hobart's Gilt Lounge Bar & Restaurant can look forward to something extra special from the kitchen now that junior chef Kira-Lee Norman has served the "Ultimate Apprenticeship" in Tokyo.
|
|
|
Feature: Singapore in July for apprentice winner
SkillsOne Ultimate Apprenticeship winner Daniel Wheat is getting ready to attend the Singapore Garden Festival in July after playing his part in Australia's entry into the prestigious festival.
|
|
|
Turning a negative into a positive
Gowest, a NSW Government regional development board working in the Orana region near Dubbo, is offering the over-1000 recently retrenched and redundant workers from Mitsubishi Motors in south Adelaide employment - if they are prepared to move across the border to live and work.
|
|
|
Ultimate Apprentices on the road to great start
Fourth-year apprentice diesel fitter Matthew Hibble, who races carts and currently works on earth-moving trucks in the mining industry, thought his mates were playing a joke on him when he received a call to say he'd won the SkillsOne Ultimate Apprenticeship.
|
|
|
Generation Y needed to help fill 450,000 vacancies
In a plan to increase the number of training places available so that the skills shortage can be addressed, the government will focus on current, emerging and future skills needed by industry.
|
|
|
SA's partnership approach to meet skills challenge
The South Australian Government recently announced the start of a range of pilot projects to build the skilled workforce for the state's expanding extractive sector.
|
|
|
Star Ratings: Give industry and trainees what they need
Since launching its Star Ratings Scheme to recognise RTOs, The
Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has received feedback from industry suggesting that, for the first time, industry knows what it wants and can expect from Australia's VET system.
|
|
|
SkillsOne User/Audience Survey
We're inviting you to tell us what you think and what you like about SkillsOne. It only takes a minute to complete - so, take the survey now!
Do the Survey
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
NZ clothing industry acts to fix skills shortage
In an example of industry taking the lead and putting their money where their mouth is, the New Zealand clothing industry is acting to solve the problem itself.
|
|
|
St Kilda crowds get hands-on with trade skills
An exciting day at Australia's biggest festival showed that many people are changing their views about trade skills and jobs. Plus - find out who won the $5000 Dream Wood Workshop!
|
|
|
Ultimate Apprenticeship Winners Take Off!
Our recent Ultimate Apprenticeship Winners take off to experience their trade in Japan, Singapore and England. We offer our congratulations to all and take a look at them here...
|
|
|
Francapelli Fabulous
With over 30 years in the hairdressing industry, Frank Sobrio, Artistic Director of Francapelli Hair Academy acted on his vision to create an academy with a difference. In 1998 he set out to produce and mentor high quality hairdressers in a bid to address the skills shortage.
|
|
|
Wrap up: Trade skills a hot topic around the world
A taste of what's making the news in other countries explains why much is made of the skills shortage affecting most western societies and developing nations.
|
|
|
Technical College guaranteed funding
The Rudd Government has guaranteed funding for another technical high school as part of its education and social inclusion policy.
|
|
|
CareerOne Profile - James McKay: Theatre set construction
Sydney Theatre Company head of set construction James McKay was typical of many youngsters in that he had no idea what he wanted to do when he was at school.
|
|
|
Visit SkillsOne at the St Kilda Festival
SkillsOne will be part of the St Kilda Festival 2008 along with our partners, Aurora Community Channel and FOXTEL - come along and join the fun with sign writing, hairdressing, carpentry, massage demonstrations and more!
|
|
|
PM visits mining hubs to assess skills shortage
With skills shortages high on the political agenda and vital to the economy's supply requirements, new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently embarked on exploratory meetings to assess the shortages first hand.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Rick Kelly: A career in top gear
CareerOne interviews V8 supercar rising star Rick Kelly about what it takes!
|
|
|
Trade Teacher of the Year 2007 - Winners List
The full list of winners of the 2007 Trade Teacher of the Year Awards.
|
|
|
2007 Trade Teacher Award Winners
Read about the Trade Teacher of the Year Award winners for 2007
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Tasmania Tomorrow
The future direction of skills and trade training in Tasmania is about to undergo a huge shift, with thre new orgnaisaitons to be created from existing colleges and TAFE Tasmania.
|
|
|
Competitive Manufacturing event looks to future
Manufacturing Skills Australia recently held their major conference called 'Competitive Manufacturing – today and tomorrow' showcasing all aspects of the field to focus on the key challenges it needs to address for the future. The call for next year's conference is now open.
|
|
|
Bringing Aussies back
The Minerals Council of Australia has recently revealed a major new recruitment drive, 'Aussie come home', to help close the gap in skilled labour in the minerals industry.
|
|
|
Bosses find creative ways to tackle skills shortage
Recent reports about the skills shortage further confirm what employers have known for some time and many of them are finding creative ways to attract and retain staff.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Trans-Tasman printing qualifications agreed
Australia and New Zealand have recently agreed to common printing qualifications to ensure the printing industry benefits from the move towards global skills recognition.
|
|
|
New plans to skill Australia
As part of its Education Revolution, the new government has promised several new initiatives and programs to tackle the skills crisis and provide a real career path into trades and apprenticeships.
|
|
|
2007 Trade Teacher of Year - Finalist Profiles
Read some of the finalist profiles from the 2007 Trade Teacher of Year - and the projects they will be undertaking as a result.
|
|
|
Building stacks up steady career options
Recent results for the residential and commercial property sector suggest secure, and lucrative futures for incoming skilled workers.
|
|
|
