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SkillsOne.com.au wins four W3 Awards
SkillsOne.com.au and The Australian Channel have been recognised with four W3 Awards recognising the quality of the site's video content, structure and navigation and visual appeal among the world's best in 2008.
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Gvmnt awards for apprenticeship excellence
Apprenticeships are certainly being recognised as a valid and fulfilling career path. New research shows that apprentice- and traineeship rates are ever growing, and many individuals and businesses have been recently commended for their apprenticeship excellence with awards from the Federal Government.
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Immigration not helping skills shortage
The Immigration Department has admitted that tertiary enrolments are failing to meet state and territory demands for graduates in mining, construction and nursing, despite a renovation of the skilled migration system to meet the labour shortage.
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Attempt to draw females into manufacturing
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has turned to its members for assistance in finding ways of luring more women into the manufacturing industry, as a way of addressing the nation's skills shortage.
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Urgent need for skills shortage to be addressed
To deal with its chronic skills shortage, Australia is being urged to seriously consider more effective methods, such as improved incentives to work and a more flexible immigration strategy, according to a recent study released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
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Govmnt to introduce employment service reforms
The Australian Government has announced it will be introducing new, simpler, and more effective national employment services as of 1st July 2009. The new system will provide opportunities for job seekers to train in areas of skills shortage. There is also greater emphasis on assisting employers to find work-ready job seekers.
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Tourism WA: Aboriginal Employment
Cable Beach Club Resort in Broome is actively involved in Tourism WA's Aboriginal Employment Program and has recently welcomed Jonah Cox, the first Aboriginal cadet to be placed in the Kimberley through this initiative.
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School-based apprenticeship program lifts retention
Tasmania's School-Based apprenticeship program is helping lift the States' retention rates, according to Premier and Minister for Education and Skills, David Bartlett.
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Australia's skills shortage increases as workers emigrate
According to a new report, Australia is experiencing its biggest annual decline in skilled workers in its history.
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Aimee Silla - Fauna Conservationist
"It's simply exhausting, your sleep patterns are out of whack." Aimee says. "Often you'll leave at 8 or 9 o'clock at night, then you're back at 4 am after a hard nights work in the swamp." Studying the breeding habits of frogs isn't as easy as it sounds!
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Free training for childcare workers
The childcare industry will offer free training to people seeking employment in the sector as part of a new Federal Government program.
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Jono McPhail - Land and Management Conservation worker
Australia is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world. Preserving this wealth of biodiversity isn't beyond our grasp with careers like Land Conservation. We learn a bit more about this industry, chatting with Jono McPhail.
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Skills shortage a major concern for businesses
The shortage of skills in Australia has been listed as the main factor holding back private companies in their effort to be internationally competitive, a recent survey reveals.
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Available apprenticeship numbers on the rise
South Australia is leading the way in the number of apprenticeships and traineeships undertaken in the Nation, with Port Augusta being no exception.
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Helen Gluer - CEO of Tarong Energy
"I think my mantra for enjoying work is if you go to work and don't learn something, get another job. The world is your oyster if you keep learning things." And this has served Helen Gluer very well throughout her career, for she's now the CEO of Tarong Energy.
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Tourism WA: Get the skills that take you places
Working in tourism is your ticket to a career where excitement and action is always part of the job description. Not to mention the opportunities which are endless...
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WA students & apprentices have plenty of benefits to reap
'Student Edge' is the latest online community created by students which provides free service, information, benefits and discounts (through the use of a free Student Edge card) for fellow students. So if you are at highschool, uni or college, or are undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship, in Western Australia, don't miss out on the exclusive offers at hand for you!
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Super-cheap land in hope of attracting skilled workers
Richmond Shire Council, in northwest Queensland, is offering blocks of land for just $1 in an effort to attract skilled workers to the area.
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Tuition assistance for TAFE students
Last week, Brendan O'Connor, Minister for Employment Participation, launched a new Tuition Assurance Scheme to be operated by TAFE Directors Australia.
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Gavin Press - Electrical Installation
Gavin Press left high school not knowing what he wanted to do, but then he called up some family friends, electricians, and got an apprenticeship. From knowing nothing about the trade, in just three years, he???s won Gold at the WorldSkills 2008 National Competition.
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Jan Becker - Pilot Trainer
"I think it is one of the most exciting times in aviation history. There has never been a time like this ever. Everything's cyclic, and if they ever wanted to get into helicopters, but now the time to shine," says Jan Becker, pilot and manager of Becker Helicopters.
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Luke Davies - Fitter And Turner
Luke Davies was completely bewildered when he heard he won Gold in the Turning section at the WorldSkills 2008 National Competition - but was floored when he'd won for Best Performing Competitor.
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Melissa Guiney - Graphic Designer
Melissa landed a job at the Graphic Design company where she did work experience in high school, and has now won Gold recently in the Sydney National Worldskills 2008 Competition.
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Nancy - Tattoo Artist
Nancy is a final year apprentice in a very non-traditional trade: being a tattoo artist at a custom tattoo design studio, Tatudharma. She shares just how she entered the industry and what she loves about it.
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Women sought in construction industry
A new campaign has been launched in the Australian Capital Territory to try and get more women to work in the construction industry.
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Skills crisis halting billion dollar navy project
While the global economy worsens concerns about job losses abound. But a sudden flush of unemployed bankers doesn't solve the ongoing skills shortage in critical capacity-building areas across Australia. There are concerns an $8 billion project to build a fleet of naval air-warfare destroyers could be delayed.
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Job fall confirms skills shortage
An unexpected fall in the unemployment rate leaves the nation still facing a costly skills crisis, heightening the pressure for business and governments to efficiently respond.
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Funding aims to help SA's skills crisis
The skills shortage is not new news, and governments, RTO's and employers are exploring endless strategies to gain and retain skilled workers. SA is set to receive a multi-million dollar training package to provide workers with the skills needed to improve workplace efficiency.
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Voices want to be heard for apprenticeship forum
Those who are connected to apprenticeships in some way are encouraged to pipe up and put forth their opinions for the next round of the 2008 Australian Apprenticeships Roundtable.
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Skills shortage causing defence industries to suffer
There is a serious skills crisis in Australian defence industries, which is hampering the ability of the Australian Defence Force to fight wars, says parliamentary secretary Greg Combet.
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Skilling scheme proposed for Indigenous Australians
A plan is being proposed to the Federal Government asking that unemployed Aborigines be offered apprenticeships and jobs in building and construction as an effective way of providing Indigenous Australians with work and opportunity, whilst also battling the skills shortage.
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"Man drought" doesn't exist in mining
Major mining companies seeking more skilled employees might do well to tackle the "sheila shortage" in their mining regions. And, if you're a young woman looking for a man and a career, it might be time to go west.
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Tourism WA Special
From September through to December 2008, SkillsOne will turn the spotlight onto the world of tourism in Western Australia in line with the release of the highly anticipated film "Australia", starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.
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Uni isn't the be all and end all
School leavers are shunning a university education to take advantage of the mammoth salaries flowing from the resources boom and skills shortage.
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HECS-style loans for TAFE students
Federal Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has given the go-ahead for changes to be made to vocational education by the Victorian Government.
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QLD's skills shortage critical
Queensland's skills shortage is accelerating alarmingly, with over 40,000 workers urgently needed to halt the growing crisis which is suppressing the economy.
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Australians skilling the Beijing 2008 Olympics
Since the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, where Australian skilled and trades workers proved just what they can do, International sporting venues are scrambling to get a hold of Australian workers. We have a look at just what Aussie skills are involved in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Trade Teacher of the Year wins another major award
At the National Association for Women in Construction celebratory ball which took place at Luna Park last night, Fiona Shewring was honoured for her work to promote and advance women tradies. She received a golden hammer and a Crystal Vision Award.
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Victorian TAFE teachers strike
TAFE teachers in Victoria went on a 24-hour strike yesterday, demanding equal pay and better working conditions after negotiations with the Victorian TAFE Association stalled.
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First Australian local independent TAFE opens
The first local independent TAFE college in Australia has recently opened in Emerald, Victoria, providing a convenient vocational education and training site for nearby students who previously had to travel long distances to study.
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Automotive industry facing pressures
Australian car and parts manufacturers - namely Holden, Ford and Toyota, and their components suppliers - have a battle ahead, facing a confluence of internal and external pressures that are deflating sales and reducing profitability.
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Australia's dire ICT forecast
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has this week released a report revealing the dire skills shortage situation in the Information and Communication Technology industry, spurring them to plea to the Rudd Government to take immediate action.
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Stats reveal low apprenticeship completion rate
New data reveals that Australia's apprenticeship completion rate is faltering at below 50%, with a sharp increase in withdrawals last year putting further pressure on apprentice numbers.
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Expert educationalists focus on skills for life and work
The Australian Council for Education Research is being held today and tomorrow, where discussions about education, skills and the future will abound.
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National trade licensing system planned
A national trade licensing system is planned, according to the meeting of the The Council of Australia Governments (COAG), who met in July to discuss a seamless national economy.
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Tradies becoming teachers
If you've got a trade or skill and you're thinking of getting into trade or vocational teaching, the Queensland Government and Queensland TAFE has a new tool to help.
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Agri-Food Directions E-Zine
Directions is an E-zine designed to highlight new directions and advances in agri-food skills and workforce development.
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Student Guides
Navigating the world of new careers can be confusing at the best of times. So, we've compiled what you need to know to start apprenticeships or traineeships in a range of industries.
SkillsOne'sStudent Guides help explain just how to get it sorted out: - What is an apprenticeship?
- How To Become An Automotive Apprentice
- How to Become a Construction Apprentice
- How to Become an Electrical Apprentice
- How to Become a Hospitality & Personal Service Apprentice/Trainee
- How to Become a Manufacturing Apprentice
- How To Become a Metals And Engineering Apprentice
- How to Become a Mining Apprentice
- How to Become a Rural & Farming Apprentice
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Chris Black: Never too old to learn
A finalist in the Victorian Apprentice of the Year Award, who started his training when he was 27, tells how it's never too late to start an apprenticeship.
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Carbon reduction scheme may hurt industry
The Federal Government's proposed carbon pollution reduction scheme may have a negative impact on certain trades and industries, notably forestry and timber.
