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Labour shortages to make Australia’s renewable energy revolution impossible, survey suggests
The Australian government must provide real support to address labour shortages in the welding industry if it seeks to continue its plans for a renewable energy revolution, according to a survey conducted by Weld Australia.
Advanced manufacturing needs to be taught nationwide, says Weld Australia
Weld Australia has called for a nationwide rollout of the Advanced Manufacturing School Outreach Program, an initiative in New South Wales that seeks to encourage kids in secondary schools to explore a meaningful career in the industry.
Industry calls for skills training programs to build Australia’s nuclear submarine capability
Industry representatives have highlighted the significance of establishing specialist training programs that would supply skilled workers to build Australia’s nuclear submarine capability following the $368 billion AUKUS deal this week.
Proactive programs needed to encourage more women to join industry— Weld Australia
Weld Australia is urging the national government to take a proactive approach towards recruiting more women into the industry and provide training programs specifically designed for women.
Weld Australia lauds energy apprenticeships initiative but calls for further improvement
Weld Australia has welcomed the federal government's New Energy Apprenticeships program but noted that much more needs to be done to address the country's skilled welder shortage.
World-Class work celebrated at Weld Australia’s Victorian and Tasmanian 2022 Welding Excellence Awards
Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism were front and centre last night, with the winners of the 2022 Victorian and Tasmanian Welding Excellence Awards announced in Melbourne.
World-Class NSW + ACT Work celebrated at Weld Australia’s 2022 Welding Excellence Awards
Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism were front and centre last night, with the winners of the 2022 New South Wales and ACT Welding Excellence Awards announced in Sydney.
Worldclass West Australian work celebrated at Weld Australia’s 2022 Welding Excellence Awards
Craftsmanship, quality and professionalism were front and centre last night, with the winners of the 2022 Western Australia Welding Excellence Awards announced in Perth.
Weld Australia calls for radical approach to overcome skilled welder shortage
Weld Australia is calling for a radical four-pronged approach to overcome the nation’s skilled welder shortage that includes: an overhaul of welding apprenticeships; tapping into hidden sources of talent; refocusing STEM training in schools; and investment in TAFEs nationally.
Weld Australia calls for urgent action as Australian government prioritises international trade over local...
Media Release by Weld Australia
With the Australian Government prioritising international trade relations over support for the local manufacturing industry, Weld Australia is calling for...
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APS Industrial brings Siemens’ next-gen PLC to Aussie manufacturers
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