Tag: skills
New Engineers Australia report highlights worsening skills crisis in Australia
A new report from Engineers Australia has revealed a deepening engineering skills crisis in the country and the vital role of engineers in driving every sector of the nation’s economy.
RMIT unveils cutting-edge Trades Innovation Centre for future-ready skills
RMIT University has inaugurated the Trades Innovation Centre at its Bundoora East campus, a new facility designed to meet the surging workforce demand in Victoria.
New roadmap released to bolster South Australia’s defence industry workforce
The Commonwealth and South Australian governments have launched a roadmap detailing a strategy that will support the delivery of some of the nation’s most complex defence projects, including manufacturing nuclear-powered submarines and continuous naval shipbuilding.
Nuclear-powered submarine training in the UK boosts Australian industry skills
The Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles has convened with the UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps, during a visit to Rolls Royce's nuclear reactor manufacturing facility in Derby.
New $55M construction-focused TAFE campus set for Melton
The Victorian Government has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art, construction-focused TAFE campus in Melton, with an investment of $55 million, aimed at providing local students with accessible education opportunities.
Victoria launches new skills plan to guide training sector over next 3 years
The Victorian government has released a new report outlining its outlook and plans for the state’s skills and training sector over the next three years.
NSW launches new micro-skills to bolster net zero transition efforts
TAFE NSW is launching eight new micro-skills related to renewable energy as part of the New South Wales government’s commitment to reskill NSW and boost the economy’s transition to net zero.
Australia’s landmark National Skills Agreement to boost sovereign training capabilities
Australia’s National Cabinet has finalised the National Skills Agreement (NSA), which will unlock billions of dollars in investments to build skills and prosperity in Australia.
Gov’t injects fresh funding into Tasmania’s workforce development
The Tasmanian Government has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering the state's workforce by providing increased subsidised training opportunities for job seekers and assisting employers in enhancing the skills of their existing workers.
New NSW Ministry appointments to focus on boosting jobs, domestic manufacturing
New South Wales Chris Minns has announced new appointments to the state’s Ministry to boost the government’s focus on skills, domestic manufacturing, and the importance of TAFE to regional NSW.
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Circular beds: Revolutionising sustainable bedding in Australia
A new wave of innovation is transforming the Australian manufacturing sector, with sustainability at its core. ROBOVOID, in collaboration with Swinburne University, GT Recycling, and Sustainability Victoria, has developed a groundbreaking bed base made entirely from recycled plastic.
