Our Australian Steel Products business has entered into a new partnership with the NSW Department of Education to establish a STEM academy in the Illawarra, home to the Port Kembla Steelworks. The Department’s STEM Industry School Partnership (SISP) Program aims to give students practical and real-world insights into the application of their classroom experiences.
Apprentice subsidies provide strong support in difficult times
Apprentice subsidies provide strong support in difficult times
“Ai Group welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of wage subsidies for up to 100,000 new apprentices and trainees. This announcement is line with Ai Group’s call to extensively support the commencement of new apprentice and trainees by providing subsidies to employers,” Innes Willox Chief Executive of the national employer association Ai Group said.
Regional trainee program now open
Regional trainee program now open
The WA Government’s Regional Traineeship Program is now open to boost training, skills and employment opportunities across regional Western Australia.
JobTrainer package provides certainty for apprentices: HIA
JobTrainer package provides certainty for apprentices: HIA
HIA has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of the $2 billion JobTrainer package, which includes an extension of the vital Supporting Apprentices and Trainees wage subsidy until March 2021.
Satisfaction with VET system declines
Satisfaction with VET system declines
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says vocational education and training (VET) providers need to engage more with small businesses, amid declining use & satisfaction rates.
Launch of first bootcamp fencing station
Launch of first bootcamp fencing station
Join us at the launch event for the first fencing station at Productivity Bootcamp in Penrith, NSW will be held in February.
Government’s commitment to the VET Sector is a welcome signal
Government’s commitment to the VET Sector is a welcome signal
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has supported the Federal Government’s on-going focus on Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, which sits at the foreground of developing Australia’s future skilled workforce.
Scott Cam leads uptake of more skilled trade jobs
Scott Cam leads uptake of more skilled trade jobs
Scott Cam will inspire the next generation of tradespeople in his new role as Australia’s first National Careers Ambassador, helping young Australians take advantage of surging demand for skilled workers.
HIA welcomes focus on Australia’s VET sector
HIA welcomes focus on Australia’s VET sector
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s focus on improving and reforming Australia’s Vocational Education and Training sector.
TAFE upgrade and free apprenticeships support Townsville jobs
TAFE upgrade and free apprenticeships support Townsville jobs
The QLD Government is backing Townsville jobs by investing in TAFE and covering the cost to train apprentices.