The federal government has announced a number of initiatives aimed at meeting job skill needs in Australia, including a new $68 million Alternative Pathways pilot program, aimed at making apprenticeship systems more flexible.
Come August, some of the country’s top providers of education and training in the tertiary sector will be recognised with the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) 2013 Awards for Excellence.
The federal government announced $68 million in funding toward a new skills training initiative, Alternative Pathways, aimed at providing more flexibility than traditional methods and better meeting the skill needs of the industry.
Last night’s budget announced some new initiatives to improve skills shortages and make the training and apprenticeship system more flexible and responsive. What does this mean for you and your business? We had our BUSY experts interpret these initiatives and tell you what they mean to your business and how they may affect you.
A pilot program that will “better meet” the skill needs of the industry and provide more flexibility than the usual three to four year training periods has had more than $68 million invested by the federal government.
If you’ve made up your mind on the trade that you want to pursue, then you’re probably considering taking up an apprenticeship.
Work has already begun on the anticipated West Ipswich branch of Bunnings Warehouse, with construction starting in late April.
Jobs and skills expos help many Australians to plan their career path, linking them up with employers and providing apprentice support.
High school students were given insight into the rural industries yesterday (May 9) with AgForce Queensland’s Moo Baa Munch event, running from May 9 to 12.
Are you considering taking up an apprenticeship, but need more insight into your chosen line of work?
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