Skilling Australia Foundation CEO Nicholas Wyman and Citi New Recruits graduate Alicia Doolan appear on Channel Nine News Now with Belinda Russell to discuss the Citi Pathways to Progress Initiative.
‘Switched On – Why it’s a good time to be a tradie’ – Advertiser, Adelaide
Opportunities abound for tradespeople with the right skills. Melanie Burgess reports TRADESPEOPLE are spoiled for choice in the job market, with national job listings growing more than 50 per cent in the past five years. Figures from employment marketplace SEEK reveal the number of ads in the trades and services category jumped 54.1 per centContinue Reading »
‘Calls for greater investment in technical training’ – L&D, Online
The head of TAFE NSW has urged the Federal Government to boost funding of technical training to address the country’s skills shortage. The calls come as the training provider struggles with a 51% drop in enrolments across all diplomas in the first six months of this year alone – a problem TAFE NSW managing director,Continue Reading »
‘The Facts About Vocational Education and Training’ #TAFENSW – Youtube, Online
The future of Vocational Education and Training (VET) has never looked so bright! A recent report from the Skilling Australia Foundation shows that TAFE graduates’ career outcome is even brighter than University graduates. Read the facts… ABOUT THE REPORT: Download a copy here: https://www.saf.org.au/perceptionsarenotreality The vocational education and training (VET) sector is the key toContinue Reading »
‘Door open for trade training’ – Bendigo Weekly, Bendigo
After four years of consecutive falls in apprenticeship numbers, there are opportunities in traditional trades and traineeships, according to a Bendigo vocational training specialist. But Apprenticeships Matter regional manager Ivan Crisp said not only were most local secondary students unaware of how to get onto the career path, but scores of students he had talkedContinue Reading »
‘Job is amazing ride’ – Diamond Valley Leader, Nillumbik, Melbourne
From an eight-year-old fascinated by her father’s motorcycle business to a young woman jetsetting off to the US on a scholarship, Ellearn Savvidis always knew she wanted to be a mechanic. “I’d always been around cars and this was something I always wanted to do,” Ms Savvidis said. “At school they were all about yourContinue Reading »
Nathan takes home Phil Derby Encouragement Award
To help promote vocational education and training and recognise the excellence displayed throughout the NSW training system Regional Training Awards presentation dinners are hosted annually in June. With a combined attendance of over 4,000 guests, the NSW Training Awards are the biggest celebration of VET in Australia. The Western Sydney Vocational Training Committee (WSVTC) is anContinue Reading »
2013 Citi New Recruits Graduate in the Running for Region’s Training Award
VET apprenticeships offer a practical solution to this growing problem for young Australians. Take, for example, Nathan Taverner’s experience: Nathan participated in the Citi New Recruits job-ready program for aspiring apprentices and trainees. He describes how at the start he was shy, unsure and lacking in confidence. After the 3-week hands-on pre-apprenticeship program, followed byContinue Reading »
2016 Citi New Recruits graduate recognised for achievements
Eighteen-year-old Carina Ardizzone is no stranger to hard work and determination. Before undertaking a traineeship with the Department of Industry Training Services in New South Wales, she spent ten years training and competing in women’s gymnastics and acrobatics. During high school, Carina developed an interest in Business studies but did not have the opportunity toContinue Reading »
‘Busting myths about learning’ – Caulfield Glen Eira Leader, Melbourne
A PREVAILING “university or bust” mentality is guiding many young Australians away from vocational education pathways that could potentially prevent skills shortages, a new report reveals. The Perceptions Are Not Reality study, conducted by the not-for-profit Skilling Australia Foundation, surveyed 1000 families about their expectations for their child. Foundation chief executive Nicholas Wyman said theContinue Reading »
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