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 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.
First class ticket to a hospitality career in WA
A new program, the 'Hospitality Passport', is giving aspiring chefs and front-of-house staff the chance to travel and be trained at some of Western Australia's top-class hotel and restaurants.
Winning teacher gets boost to help students 'fast track'
Gary Sewell, inaugural Bakery 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 beyondDiners 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.
Francapelli FabulousWith 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.
Winner Profile: Marion FitzpatrickWinner of the National Trade Teacher award is Marion Fitzpatrick from Northern Sydney Institute, Ryde College. Find out more about Marion's career and why she deserves this special prize.
