Government launches new engagement hub for Skills Reform
15 Dec 2020 - There are a number of changes occurring in the national skills reform space to improve the VET system. The Engagement Hub is a central platform for consultation on the three immediate priorities in the Heads of Agreement for Skills Reform: Industry Engagement, Qualifications and Quality reforms.
Training Ombudsman to investigate training scheme scammers
26 Aug 2020 - The State Government has called on the Training Ombudsman to help crackdown on scammers targeting Queensland job seekers by tricking them into government-funded training programs.
Nominations open for 2020 Ulysses Club "Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year" Award
17 Aug 2020 - Nominations are open for Ulysses Club's annual 'Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year" award.
New report calls for improvements to VET pathway for senior secondary school students
29 Jul 2020 - A new report commissioned by the Education Council has outlined recommendations for changes to better support school-leavers looking to access VET pathways.
2020 Automotive Industry Ambassador Program applications open
Applications for the 2020 running of the Automotive Industry Ambassador Program are now open.
Apprentices experiencing record levels of training satisfaction, employment certainty
The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research has revealed that apprentices are more satisfied with their overall training now than they were in previous years while experiencing high levels of certainty around employment.
2020 National Student Outcomes Survey: Have your say on training
23 Jun 2020 - The MTA Institute (MTAI) is inviting all former students who completed training with us in 2019 to participate in Australia’s largest survey of students in the VET sector.
Job growth on the cards as National Skills Commissioner bill passes parliament
23 Jun 2020 - Australia’s efforts to recover and rebuild the economy following the devastating COVID-19 pandemic has received a boost, with the National Skills Commissioner Bill passing through Parliament.
Mechanic and truck driver hiring’s lead country’s reopening
12 Jun 2020 - Job opportunities for mechanic and other automotive occupations are driving the nation's recovery from COVID-19, according to figures released by the National Skills Commission.
Support available for small businesses employing apprentices and trainees through COVID-19
9 Apr 202- The Australian Government has announced funding of $1.3 billion to support small businesses employing an apprentice or trainee as the COVID-19 continues to threaten the cash flow of small businesses.
