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Become a Contributor to SkillsOne
Find out how you can get involved in making SkillsOne programs and web content.
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Field Day '07: Farming for the future
Alpacas as guard animals, the best working dog, local produce plus so much more are on display at this year's Australian National Field Days in Central West NSW.
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Star Rating: Recognising excellence in training
The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has officially launched the Star Rating Scheme. The Scheme recognises excellence in trade skills training among private training providers and TAFE, with a Star Rating.
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Lowndes laps up another win
Aussie V8 Supercar driver Craig Lowndes has been hailed as the Prince of Panorama after another win in the Bathurst 1000. He spoke to SkillsOne before the race about his training as a mechanic, his passion and advice for achieving success.
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The next generation of dairy farmers
Narelle Savige, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Moe in Victoria, is on a quest to show other young people that there is a lot more to career in farming than milking cows.
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Sunshine state luring workers north
Thousands of Sydneysiders flocked to a Queensland jobs expo over the weekend in a bid by the state to attract workers north. Tradespeople are in high demand and Queensland is offering lucrative deals to tradies who make the move.
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Cottoned on to the skills shortage
An innovative pilot training project for the Cotton industry in Australia is helping train high school students, and attract and retain skilled people to this valuable sector of Agriculture.
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Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence
The winners of the 2007 Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence have been announced.
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Apprentice numbers increased
Two new reports released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) have shown the number of Australian Apprentices in training continues to increase.
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Community Cuisine: Skills for the future
A new Work for the Dole initiative, the Community Cuisine project, is helping disadvantaged groups gain skills for their future.
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Countdown to WorldSkills: 40 days to go!
There are just 40 days until the games begin for Australia's WorldSkills team in Japan. And as the competition draws nearer, the ?Skillaroos' have been busy honing their skills and making their final preparations.
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Welding hope: The Iron Man Project
A training project in Regional NSW, the Iron Man Welders, is giving young people at risk the chance to learn a trade and a reason to stay at school.
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Getting involved is easy on the web
It's exciting to see people taking advantage of some of My SkillsOne's fantastic features such as sending in workplace photos, uploading a Video CV and receiving our free weekly Email Service.
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Building a fortune with a trade
How do you build yourself a fortune? Make a start in the trades. This year's BRW Young Rich list has just been released and it seems that starting out as a tradie is a very successful means of making the cut.
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Age no barrier to taking up a trade in Tassie
At 28, Shannon Scott is one of an increasing number of adults completing an apprenticeship and helping to boost Tasmania's skills base, thanks to a new Adult Apprenticeship program.
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Andrew Robb's speech: TAFE Directors Convention
Read the full text of the Minister for Vocational and Further Education the Hon Andrew Robb AO MP's speech from the TAFE Directors Australia Convention 2007 in Melbourne.
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Stephen Smith's speech: TAFE Directors Convention
Read the full text of the Shadow Minister for Education and Training, Stephen Smith MP's speech from the TAFE Directors Australia Convention 2007 in Melbourne.
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Skills for life through McDonald's
Working as a trainee at McDonald's provides young people with important leadership skills and a positive work eithic.
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Great ways to get inspired
With so many incentives on offer, there's never been a better time to get inspired and consider learning a trade skill.
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Considering a career in hospitality
Restaurants, cafes and hotels across the country are doing their best to attract people into the industry, with an estimated 16,000 positions currently available.
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Australian Vocational Student Prize winners announced
The Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) has announced the winners of the 2007 Australian Vocational Student Prize.
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Painting a brighter future
A new training facility for the painting industry has been opened in Sydney's west to enhance the skills of painting and decorating and make it more accessible for young people wanting a career in the area.
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Employers of Aussie Apprentices Awards announced
The Federal Minister for Vocational and Further Education, the Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, has announced the winners of the 2007 Minister's Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices.
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Preparing young people for a career in mining
A new mining industry training project is set to be piloted on the east coast of Queensland in an effort to improve the quality of training for the resources sector.
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Spreading the message
It's been a busy few weeks at the Institute as we have been travelling around Australia rolling out the SkillsOne message and raising awareness about the skills shortage across the country.
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Guide: How to get an Apprenticeship
If you're thinking that an apprenticeship sounds like a great way to gain skills and a qualification - you've come to the right place. So, what do you do next? Here's a basic guide to get you started.
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2007 Trade Teacher of the Year Awards
The inaugural Australian 2007 Trade Teacher of the Year Awards will recognise our best trainers: those who help trades people turn into the success stories that they are.
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'Try a Trade': Bringing skills to schools
Central West Group Apprentices is dealing with the skills shortage using an interactive road show for high school students and giving them the chance to 'Try a Trade' directly.
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Do the SkillsOne Perceptions Survey
The first SkillsOne survey will become a regular feature of the site and will help us learn what you think about trades and trade skills. Take this short survey today!
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Working together
As many people saw first hand, the launch of SkillsOne was a great success and now it's a chance for many groups to work together to address skills shortages.
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Rock Challenge a chance to learn skills
Since 1988 over a million young people aged 16 to 19 have taken part in the Global Rock Challenge in 120 different locations worldwide. For some it may be the first time they see career opportunities in vocational and trade skilled areas in action.
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Attracting women into mining
In an attempt to lure more women into the ever-expanding mineral resources sector, the industry is aiming to double the percentage of females working in the industry by 2020.
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What women want: A tradie
A recent survey has found that women find tradespeople more desirable than those who work in white collar jobs. The best way to get a date these days may require a career change.
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Top 10 Automotive Movies
If you're thinking about a career in the Automotive Industry, what better a way to draw some inspiration that from our list of Top 10 Auto flicks.
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Plumbers get the royal flush
A recent study has shown that plumbers are the most in demand of the building industry's tradespeople, leading to speculation they could earn up to $1,500 a day.
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About Trades And Skills Teacher Of The Year Awards
Find out about the Trades And Skills Teacher Of The Year Awards
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Shaun Kenny: Cabinet Maker
When Shaun Kenny was at school he was told doing an apprenticeship was a 'lower option'. Lucky he didn't listen. He is now the Managing Director of his own successful cabinet making business.
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Star Rating Scheme
The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has announced a Star Rating Scheme under its remit to advance the standard of training available to potential and current trades students.
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New initiatives to address skills shortage
The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has launched a number of new initiatives to address the skills shortage, including Australia's first Pay TV program dedicated to promoting skilled tradespeople.
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Helping people with disability into work
In light of the skills shortage taking hold across the country, recruitment experts and politicians alike are calling upon employers to open up their workplaces to older workers and those with disabilities.
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Mentor program to improve aviation safety standards
The Australian aviation industry has devised a new mentoring program to help cope with impact of the skills shortage and high turnover rates.
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Trade Schools taking off in NSW
Glendale Technology High School is the latest school in NSW to become a Trade School as part of the Iemma Government's $18 million plan to address skill shortages.
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Opportunity knocks for rural workers
With signs the drought is now easing and the availablity of new farming techniques, job prospects for skilled farm workers are high.
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SkillsOne Launch Speech - Alan Jones
Read the speech of Australian talk back host Alan Jones at the launch of SkillsOne Television and website on July 26, 2007.
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Ian Corless: Home Automation Integrator
Ian Corless is at the cutting edge of the Electrotechnology sector specialising in fitting out million dollar homes with the latest home automation systems.
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Tracey Hughes: Hairdresser
A cut above the rest: Tracey Hughes has travelled the world doing hair shows and owns her own Award-winning salon in Melbourne.
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TAFE cuts sweet deal with sugar mill
A deal between a TAFE Queensland and Australia's largest sugar company, CSR Sugar, is tackling the state's skills shortage in the sugar industry.
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Wendy Payne: Aged Care Worker
A demanding family life has not stopped Wendy Payne from finding her passion and chasing her career dreams.
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Skills shortage impacts State projects
The ongoing nationwide skills shortage is taking its toll by delaying State government public infrastructure projects.
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Apprentice numbers tipped to rise
A recent report has found the number of people taking up apprenticeships in Australia is expected to rise.
