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TAFE’s Future of Housing Construction Centre to build skilled workforce for Australia
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments have announced a $50 million investment to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, a dedicated training facility focused on advanced construction courses.
Western Power adds new talent to strengthen WA’s skilled energy workforce
The Western Australian Government is furthering its focus on job training and employment opportunities, with Western Power announcing the hiring of 33 apprentices, trainees, and recent university graduates.
Skilled workforce crisis spurs call for apprenticeship incentive boost
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has raised alarm bells over a concerning 38 per cent drop in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements in the four months from July to October 2024, compared to the same period the previous year.
Net zero manufacturing TAFE Centre of Excellence in the Hunter unveiled
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have announced a joint investment exceeding $60 million over the next five years to establish the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW’s Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle.
New facilities at WesTrac Technology Training Centre set to open in November
Leading Caterpillar dealer WesTrac is set to complete the expansion of its WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie by November.
Engineers Australia, Deakin launch hydrogen training to tackle skills shortage
Engineers Australia, through its training arm Engineering Education Australia (EEA) and in collaboration with Deakin University, announced the launch of a new suite of hydrogen energy micro-credentials aimed at addressing the critical skills shortage in the hydrogen and engineering sectors.
Report: Shortage of skilled workers poses major challenge to Australia’s energy transition
Australia's clean energy transition is facing a significant challenge due to critical skills shortages, according to a new report by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney.
TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence announced for Western Sydney
In a significant boost to the Australian manufacturing sector, the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have jointly announced $53.95 million in funding to establish the TAFE NSW Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at the Wetherill Park campus in Western Sydney.
Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Training Facility and Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab launched
TAFE Queensland announced the grand opening of its first-ever purpose-built hydrogen and electric vehicle training facility at the Townsville Trade Training Centre in Bohle.
Townsville TAFE opens advanced manufacturing and renewable energy training hub
North Queensland residents looking to benefit from the Queensland Government’s investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and housing can now refine their skills at a new, state-of-the-art training facility.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
