Tag: skills

Manufacturing Skills Queensland, an independent body driving the growth of the state’s manufacturing industry, has tapped Rebecca Andrews as its chief executive officer, effective 1 July 2023.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the state’s workforce with the launch of a new 10-year clean economy plan that will potentially create targeted training and skills programs in the manufacturing, engineering, electricity, and construction sectors.

Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor announced that the Albanese Government is set to invest an additional $3.7 billion for a five-year National Skills Agreement to be negotiated with states and territories, in addition to $400m to support another 300,000 TAFE and vocational education and training (VET) Fee-Free places.

Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher has announced the third round of the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program, which will provide Queensland manufacturers with access to funds amounting to $10 million over the next two years. 

Victoria’s Group Training Organisations (GTO’s) will share $9.3 million in funding over the next three years as the Andrews Labor Government moves to secure...

Assistant Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham has announced that Australian businesses can now apply for support to boost the skills of their...

Premier Denis Napthine yesterday unveiled a $33 billion initiative which is expected to create 200,000 jobs and provide training for nearly one million Victorians. According...

The Victorian Coalition Government is investing further $4.6 million in training to grow future employment opportunities in Greater Geelong and rolling-out five new projects...

The Australian Government has developed a comprehensive plan to create a more responsive skills and training system that cuts red tape and trains apprentices...