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More than 500 unemployed Australians back in work this month thanks to new Wage Connect subsidy
516 long term unemployed Australians have found a paying job this month, with the help of the Australian Government’s new Wage Connect Subsidy.
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$11m NWDF Announcement for Construction and Property Services Timely
CPSISC, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the building and construction and property services industries, today welcomed Minister Evans’ first key announcement within the revised skills portfolio, to allocate $11 million of the overall workforce development funds to affirm training prospects for thousands of construction trades and property professionals going into the New Year.
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Jess Pendlebury - Australian school based apprentice of the year, 2011
Jess Pendlebury won the Australian Training Awards, school based apprentice of the year award for 2011. Here she discusses her training, why she loves her work and how she has managed to balance school with VET.
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Jobs and Skills Expos to Keep Burnie Working
Hundreds of jobs and training opportunities will be on offer at the Burnie Keep Australia Working Jobs and Skills Expo tomorrow.
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DEEWR trades report picks up long term skills challenge
CPSISC, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the building, construction and property services industries, acknowledged the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) report released today which outlines current construction shortfalls and points to longer term skill demands.
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New system delivers one million jobs for Australia’s unemployed
The Australian Government’s national employment services system Jobs Service Australia, which was established in July 2009, has just recorded its one millionth job placement.
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Heaps Handy advice for sorting out your finances
Whether you’re an apprentice, in training or working full time, you need to make every dollar count. To do that, it helps to know a few basics that can make it easier for you to better manage your cash.
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Susan Hartigan, Institute Director - TAFE NSW, Western Sydney Institute
Western Sydney Institute named as national sustainability leader at 2011 Australian Training Awards.
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2011 Australian Training Awards - Winners Announced
The Australian Training Awards are the pre-eminent, national awards for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. This year’s awards were held on Friday 25th November in Brisbane.
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Laura Wilson - Apprentice Chef
Laura Wilson is an apprentice chef, working at Margan Estate in the Hunter Valley. Here she talks about her training, what inspires her, and her passion for fine dining and cake decorating.
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Western Sydney’s Quality Teachers Awarded
Four teachers from TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute have been recognised for their outstanding teaching skills by being awarded prestigious awards. The NSW Minister for Education and Australian College of Educators NSW Quality Teaching Award, which is one of the most prestigious teaching awards in Australia, was presented to the TAFE teachers on November 7 at Government House.
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Appetite for Success 2011, Graduates and Award Winners
This week, 24 talented young chefs graduated from the Appetite for Success program, which was launched in NSW 18 months ago. The ceremony was held at Zest, in Point Piper Sydney and celebrated the achievements of participants, their mentors and some special awards from TAFE NSW, Rockpool and New Zealand King Salmon.
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Heaps Handy financial advice if you’re finishing your training or apprenticeship.
Completing your training brings with it a great sense of satisfaction, but with so many possibilities on offer, it can also leave you wondering exactly what to do next.
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Industry driven training gives thousands of workers qualifications
Thousands of businesses and individuals are benefitting from training provided through the Australian Government’s $50 million national workforce development initiative, a new report shows.
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Indigenous workers help in cyclone clean up
Forty Indigenous Australians have been working with Quality Innovation Training and Employment (QITE) on the recovery and clean up of the cyclone affected Cassowary Coast.
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Appetite for Success participants graduate with ‘first class’ honours!
Well done and congratulations to the Appetite for Success participants who will graduate today at Zest Water Front Venues! This is the very first class of participants to graduate from the program in NSW.
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COAG report shows rise in Australian workforce skills
Today’s release of the COAG Reform Council’s report shows there has been a significant improvement in the skills of the Australian workforce.
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Guest Blog - Fiona Shewring
Fiona Shewring is a painter and decorator, and a passionate supporter of women in trade.
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Support crucial during final years of apprenticeships
Targeted support for apprentices completing the final years of their training will help boost completion rates and ensure small businesses retain skilled workers, Minister for Skills and Jobs, Senator Chris Evans, said today.
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60 jobs for Indigenous Palm Island trainees
Sixty Indigenous Australians on Palm Island will receive jobs, apprenticeships and training in construction, security and hospitality with the assistance of the Australian Government’s Indigenous Employment Program.
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Women tradies take on building careers
More ladies should become tradies - so says Minister for Women Pru Goward.
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New project to support homeless young people to find jobs
Young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Perth will receive extra support to find a job thanks to the Australian Government’s Innovation Fund.
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Information nights on postgrad study at University of Newcastle
Have you been thinking about postgrad study lately? Is it something that could help progress your career, or maybe you’re looking at a career change?
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Skillaroos finish seventh at Skills Olympics
The Australian Skillaroos have finished seventh in world rankings after winning 10 medals at the International WorldSkills Competition in London held from 5 – 8 October.
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Success for Skillaroos at WorldSkills London – Service Industries Excel
Service Skills Australia congratulates the competitors and winners at this year’s WorldSkills International Competitions in London.
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Skillaroos achieve impressive results in London
The winners of the 41st International WorldSkills Competition were announced at the Closing Ceremony in London a few hours ago.
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Queensland needs skilled workers
In Queensland, National Skills Week was launched by the Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining, The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe MP at an official event in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall on Tuesday 4 October.
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Townsville Bulletin - National Skills Week Feature
The Townsville Bulletin has published an 8 page feature on National Skills Week
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News.com National Skills Week Site
As a part of National Skills Week, News.com have created a dedicated page which features lots of information, news items, useful links, videos and more.
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Grand Final of Australia's largest apprentice chef culinary competition rewards tomorrow's chefs with $30,000 worth of prizes.
Yesterday (5th October) saw the culmination of three months worth of regional heats in NSW, ACT and VIC with the Grand Final of the 2011 HTN Apprentice Chef Culinary Competition.
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HVTC director advocates for global skills development
Hunter Valley Training Company (HVTC) CEO Robert Fuller reports that the company’s executive director Kay Sharp AM was at the 41st WorldSkills Competition in England last week following her appointment as a WorldSkills International (WSI) Foundation advocate.
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The Skillaroos have landed!
Rebecca Vasak and Thomas Greader from SkillsOne, have joined the Skillaroos on their European Adventure. Read on to find out what our Skillaroos have been up to.
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Nominations open for vocational student prize
As the nation celebrates National Skills Week, schools across Australia are invited to nominate students for the nation’s top vocational education and skills award for schools.
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Schools most in need to receive $150 million for new Trade Training Centres
Schools in disadvantaged communities or with a large number of students from lower socio-economic backgrounds will receive priority funding under the next round of Trade Training Centres (TTCs), Minister for School Education Peter Garrett said today.
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Skillaroos head to London
Today the Skillaroos head off to London, via Paris, to compete in the 41st International WorldSkills Competition.
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The Australian Government's Climate Change Program
National Skills Week provides a great opportunity to showcase the delivery of high quality, industry relevant skills for sustainability, or green skills, through the Australian VET system.
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An Australian Apprenticeship – A Great Career Option
You can do an Australian Apprenticeship if you are a school-leaver, re entering the workforce or as an adult worker simply wishing to change careers. You can even begin your Australian Apprenticeship while you’re still at school finishing Years 11 and 12.
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Get a loan for your tuition with VET Fee- Help
Want to study for a vocational education and training qualification but can’t afford the fees? VET FEE-HELP might be the answer. You might be able to get a VET FEE-HELP loan to help pay your tuition fees for a vocational education and training (VET) course at diploma level or above with an approved VET provider.
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Harvest Trail TV highlights opportunities for mature age workers
Always dreamed of getting paid to see Australia but not quite sure where to get the information? The ultimate guide to help you plan your getaway has just launched - Harvest Trail TV (www.harvesttrailtv.com.au).
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The Hon. Senator Chris Evans' address to National Press Club for National Skills Week launch
National Skills Week was officially launched at the National Press Club in Canberra today, with the Hon. Senator Chris Evans giving the opening address.
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Critical Skills Fund to deliver training to thousands of workers
Thousands of workers in the resource, construction, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors will benefit from $28 million of Australian Government funding to ease critical skills shortages.
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Guest Blogger - Jason Bryan
After enrolling in a VET in Schools course in Electrotechnology in Hobart College in 2004, Jason set his sights on an electrical apprenticeship.
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Take the 2012 Young Farmer Challenge at the Australian National Field Days in Orange
Do you live in rural NSW? Are you a young farmer? Are you up for a challenge? If so, then the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Young Farmer Challenge is the ultimate test.
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HTN Apprentice Butcher and Apprentice Chef team competition - Hamilton Results
In a first for HTN, yesterday saw the Newcastle heat of the 2011 HTN Apprentice Butcher and Apprentice Chef team competition. Six HTN Apprentice butchers were paired with six HTN Apprentice chefs and charged with working as a team to produce three main meals from un-trimmed long legs of lamb and a tray of accompanying ingredients.
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Guest Blog- Rachel Small writes about BackTrack
Last Tuesday 30th August, myself and SkillsOne cameraman Hugh were lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel up to Armidale and film a segment on the Back Track program, created by youth worker Bernie Shakeshaft.
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TAFE Sydney Institute - Multimedia Competition, People's Choice Awards
It was tough, but the judges in the More than you imagine Multimedia competition have come up with their shortlist – now’s your chance to have your say in the People’s Choice Awards.
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Guest Blog - Fiona Shewring
Fiona is a teacher of painting and decorating at TAFE NSW, Illawarra Institute
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Canterbury Council call for TAFE partnership
The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP, is working to create more training and employment opportunities in the City of Canterbury and hopes to develop a partnership with NSW TAFE.
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The Future Workforce - CPSISC National Conference
The Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) is holding its national conference titled The Future Workforce at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne 29-30 August 2011.
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460,000 Australians building better futures in training
A report released today has revealed a record 460,000 apprentices and trainees are in training, showing the Government’s historic investment in skills is paying off.
