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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.
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Skillex NSW, 2011
On August 4- 6th 2011, the SkillsOne crew visited Skillex NSW in Homebush. The event was open to the public, and encourages visitors to find out about careers in different trades and skilled areas. If you’re looking for advice on vocational education and training, apprenticeships, career advice, or just want to explore the endless opportunities across several industry areas, check out the following videos and discover where a career in skills can take you!
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MasterChef appeal gets a rise out of apprentices
TELEVISION cookery shows are more than just a feast for the eyes. The rise of the celebrity chef, and programs showcasing cooking skills, are inspiring people to pursue careers in the kitchen.
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Forest Learning: New online teaching resource from Forest Works.
Learning about the benefits of sustainable forest management is now easier with the launch of a new online educational resource for primary and secondary students.
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2011 HTN Apprentice Chef Culinary Competition - Bega Heat results
In 2011, Australia's largest apprentice chef competition again returned to Bega, hosted at the TAFE NSW, Illawarra Institute - Bega Campus.
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$558 million fund to deliver real reform and skills for 130,000 Australians
The Gillard Government today launched a $558 million fund which will provide 130,000 Australians with the opportunity to learn new skills for jobs in sectors suffering from critical skill shortages.
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TAFE Sydney Institute - 120 Years - 'Sparkies, Foodies and Fashionistas' exhibition opens
TAFE NSW’s first interactive historical exhibition Sparkies, Foodies and Fashionistas is being held throughout the month of August at The Muse, Ultimo College.
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Exchange program fosters friendship and understanding
Indian and Australian school teachers and principals are continuing to share cultural and professional experiences as part of a unique exchange program.
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Official National Skills Week Launch
Minister Chris Evans will officially launch National Skills Week at the National Press Club on the 21st September, 2011. Bookings are now open.
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Australians of all ages building better futures for themselves
A new report provides fresh insight into how Australians have been up-skilling and benefiting from the Gillard Government’s record investments in skills and higher education.
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42,500 more Australians commence apprenticeships and traineeships
New research released today demonstrates the Gillard Government’s record investment in skills is paying dividends and providing more Australians than ever before with the opportunity to get an apprenticeship and the skills they need to get a job.
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Virtual reality training sends mine rescue workers underground
The latest virtual reality training and rescue simulator designed to reduce accidents and save lives in Australian open cut and underground mines was launched today by Minister for Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations, Senator Chris Evans.
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Everyone wants a Butcher as girls get in for their cut
An article looking at the increase in the number of women going into butchery, once a male-dominated domain. From the Sydney Morning Herald (www.smh.com.au), 26th July 2011.
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$27 million high tech TAFE campus opens at Coomera
The Gold Coast’s film and television industry has received a boost with the official opening of the region’s newest TAFE campus at Coomera.
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Useful Links
Links to further useful information on skills, training and Australian Apprenticeships.
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Jonathan Sharp (HTN - Hospitality Employment Solutions)
Jonathan Sharp, Marketing and Business Development Manager for HTN, writes about the 2011 HTN Apprentice Chef Culinary Competition, and why HTN has decided to integrate the competition into National Skills Week.
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25 New construction jobs for Tennant Creek
Twenty-five Indigenous Australians from Tennant Creek will have job and training opportunities in the construction industry thanks to a program between the Gillard Government and Maiden Civil construction.
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National Focus Awards - Now Open
The 2011 National Focus categories of the Australian Training Awards are NOW OPEN.
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NAIDOC Week Guest Blogs - Josh Poort
Throughout NAIDOC week we'll be posting special guest blogs from members of The Westpac Group, City of Sydney and Coles who appeared in our special documentary 'Inspire', talking about their companies' commitment to indigenous mentoring and development programs.
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Prime Minister opens Katherine School of the Air facilities
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today went online to officially open new facilities at the Katherine School of the Air in the Northern Territory.
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CDAA Career Snapshots Survey #2 - Skilling the Nation, June 2011
In an initiative to better understand and represent the views of its members in regard to Australia’s most pressing career development issues, CDAA seeks your views for the second in a series of short member surveys.
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WIT - Supporting Equality
The building and construction industry is an ever changing one and the demand for trades’ people such as painters and decorators is constantly on the increase. Therefore WIT is proud to be of assistance to this demand by delivering quality education and training to students, both male and female, who want to learn the real skills required to become a successful trade’s person
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NAIDOC Week Guest Blogs - Kate Blizard
Throughout NAIDOC week we'll be posting special guest blogs from members of The Westpac Group, City of Sydney and Coles who appeared in our special documentary 'Inspire', talking about their companies' commitment to indigenous mentoring and development programs.
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ENCOURAGING ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EMPLOYMENT AT THE RTA
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Victor Dominello MP has today welcomed the launch of the RTA’s Aboriginal employment strategy to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider a career at the RTA.
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COVENANT REACHES JOB COMMITMENT MILESTONE
Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development Mark Arbib today congratulated the Australian Employment Covenant (AEC) on reaching its target of securing 50,000 job commitments for Indigenous Australians in two years.
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Heat 8 (Canberra) of Australia's largest apprentice chef competition - results. 2011 HTN Apprentice Chef Culinary Competition
As every year, the Canberra Institute of Technology hosted a fantastic heat. The level of skills stepped up again and resulted in the first tie in the competition.
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Training makes Renee’s future mechanically sound
A mature-aged apprentice is breaking new ground in one of the country’s key areas of skills shortage.
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Award for Blacktown College teacher
A TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute teacher received a high honour on Friday night for his teaching expertise. Blacktown College Automotive Teacher Peter Denison was named Vocational Education and Training (VET) Trainer/Teacher of the Year at the 2011 NSW Training Awards, Western Sydney Region on 17 June in Penrith.
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Great Waiters Race 2011
Photos from the Great Waiters Race 2011
