Vocational education and training in schools (VETiS) Queensland
Some students undertake nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications while they are still at school. Check out the video from Dalby State High School in Queensland’s Darling Downs region to get an idea of what VET in schools can look like.
The workforce of the future – Australian Government’s Skills Organisation Pilots
What does Australia’s workforce of the future look like? What kinds of jobs will be around after the COVID-19 pandemic? What skills and training do school leavers need to make sure they can find meaningful, long-term employment? Join three of Australia’s leading business leaders from across the mining, digital and human services sectors to discuss the future of Australia’s workforce
Future of Work Expo – Year13
Things are evolving quickly in the world of work. From new technologies to world pandemics, the future of work is up in the air and it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to planning a career. Year13’s online Future of Work Expo will give people a better view of what jobs could look like in a few years’ time, and help people figure out what skills they may need in order to get there.
National Skills Week in TAFE – Central Queensland University
To celebrate National Skills Week 2020, CQUniversity will be hosting a range of activities throughout the week including online information sessions, accommodation open days in Rockhampton and Mackay and a Youth and Careers Expo in Cairns targeted at anyone interested in starting, changing or upgrading their career as well as school leavers.
Virtual open day in Brisbane – TAFE Queensland
TAFEs continue to adapt in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions with a mix of virtual and face to face careers events during National Skills Week. See where TAFE can take you at the TAFE Queensland Brisbane Virtual Open Day.
Online Careers Week – Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
For many TAFEs this year’s National Skills Week has transformed to an online event. SuniTAFE in Victoria’s north west is one such example.
First TAFE SA International graduate to complete hospitality degree – TAFE SA
Flexibility of learning pathways is a feature of studying in TAFEs and many TAFEs now offer higher education courses to meet student demand.
Parkes Shire Council staff upskill – TAFE NSW Parkes
Parkes Shire Council and its staff are ‘walking the talk’ when it comes to professional development and lifelong learning. In a partnership with TAFE NSW, council staff are undertaking the Diploma of Project Management which has been customised to meet the needs of Parkes Shire Council.
Aged care students in demand with local employers – TAFE NSW Inverell
With a shortage of skilled aged care workers in the regions, TAFE NSW is upskilling local students in the aged care industry which is expected to grow strongly over the next five years. TAFE NSW works closely with local aged care facilities to arrange work experience opportunities for students to learn and practice their skills in an employment setting. Often this leads to students gaining employment very quickly.
Student makes the switch from industry to community – TAFE NSW Ultimo
The health care and social assistance industry is the largest employing industry in Australia, according to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee, with 1.7 million people employed nationwide in the sector in 2019 – a number expected to grow to 1.9 million by 2041. The demand for skilled health and community services workers will only continue to grow.
