Young Dandenong and Doveton job-seekers can take a step towards employment in March. The non-profit Skilling Australia Foundation is running its next APepTite Youth Job Ready Program in the area from Monday 5 March. The William Buckland Foundation-sponsored free program aims to develop employability skills in young people and then support their transition into aContinue Reading »
‘Myth-busting campaign to change perceptions’ – Hamilton Spectator, Victoria
A NEW campaign is challenging “outdated mindsets” about vocational education and training in south-west Victoria. South West TAFE’s new myth-busting campaign aims to change perceptions about the role of the VET system. Titled Perceptions are not reality; the campaign highlights TAFE’s critical role in today’s society and its success in meeting current and future employmentContinue Reading »
‘Campaign to change perceptions’ – Warrnambool Standard, VIC
The mythbusters at SW TAFE SOUTH West TAFE is launching a new myth busting campaign to change perceptions about the role of vocational education and training (VET). The new campaign, `Perceptions are not reality’ highlights VET’s critical role in today’s society and its success in meeting current and future employment demands. The campaign presents factsContinue Reading »
‘Students remain unprepared for workforce – study’ – The Educator, Online
Schools are failing to prepare students for the workforce they’ll enter once they graduate, a new report has warned. The NSW Business Chamber Report said that if the next generation is to be ready for study and work, responsibility must be shared by government, educators, parents, students and industry. Illawarra Business Chamber executive director, ChrisContinue Reading »
Outstanding Achievement made possible by great partnerships
On Monday, November 13th, Skilling Australia Foundation attended Tourism Training Australia’s annual dinner for 2017, held at The Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. This national industry dinner is regarded as an icon event for Hospitality and Tourism industry leaders to attend. This event was attended by senior Federal and State Government Ministers and representatives. Guests representContinue Reading »
‘Training Pathways at the Heart of Tokyo Culinary Scholarship’ – Huffpost, Online
By Nicholas Wyman Young Australian Apprentice Chefs Alison and Ben have just arrived in Tokyo for an International learning experience that will comprise of cultural immersion into Tokyo’s food scene including time at the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Also on the itinerary is a train trip to Kappabashi, a world-renown shopping district for the hospitalityContinue Reading »
Farewell Brisbane, Kon’nichiwa Tokyo!
This year Wisenet Information Systems is celebrating its 20 year anniversary as Australia’s leading vendor of software services for Registered Training Organisations. Wisenet CEO, Mr Ben Hamilton was the recipient of several scholarships during his education including a student exchange program to Japan. Both Mr Hamilton and Wisenet Co-Founder and Director, Mr Kim Yelland knowContinue Reading »
‘True Leaders 2017’ Australian Financial Review, Online
P-TECH Australia has been recognised as part of Boss Magazine’s True Leaders list for 2017. The True Leaders judging panel for 2017 includes heavy-weights like Kate Burleigh, Managing Director, Intel Australia; David Thodey, Chairman, CSIRO; Simon McKeon, Chancellor, Monash University; and Catherine Livingston, Chairman, CBA, to name a few. Livingstone says True Leaders are willingContinue Reading »
Foundation CEO meets with Prime Minister Turnbull
Skilling Australia Foundation CEO, Nicholas Wyman, recently met with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the inaugural Tom Hughes lecture. Nicholas discussed with the PM the importance of skilling up the next generation of young Australians and how important it is for the government to support innovative models like P-TECH. P-TECH is opening new doors byContinue Reading »
‘No uni… No problem’ – Courier Mail, Brisbane
The idea of an apprenticeship is expanding as other sectors realise its benefits. Lauren Ahwan reports Jobs once reserved for university graduates increasingly will be available to those pursuing vocational education following the introduction of higher-level apprenticeships. A pilot program designed to encourage those without a university education to take up careers in the professional,Continue Reading »
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