Vocational education graduates are far better at meeting skills shortages than their university counterparts. Statistics show VET graduates are hired at faster rates than those fresh out of uni, while long-term unemployment rates are lower for those with a diploma than a bachelor degree. “We know that Australia is looking at a large range ofContinue Reading »
‘Local apprentice off to US’ – South Coast Register
Nowra apprentice Fearghus Von Prott, 20, working at Mercedes-Benz Sydney, was humbled by the decision of WPC Group to award him with a cultural and career development scholarship to tour Kentucky, United States in September. Fearghus’ interest in the automotive industry sparked when he was in Year 10 playing around with an old car. “ItContinue Reading »
‘Job-readiness program plants seeds for Connor’s career’ – Berwick Star News
As a 19-year-old high school graduate, Connor Noonan had no idea what career path to explore. “Apart from not wanting a desk job, I had no real idea about what I wanted to do. I was just applying for any job that would take me, and figured something would come up,” Connor says. At anContinue Reading »
‘VET a Safe Bet for a Job’ – The Advertiser
The best post-study employment rates are not found through university. Lauren Ahwan reports. VOCATIONAL education graduates are far better at meeting skills shortages than their university counterparts. Statistics show VET graduates are hired at faster rates than those fresh out of uni, while long-term unemployment rates are lower for those with a diploma than aContinue Reading »
‘TAFE success rate growing’ – Your Local Independent, Port Macquarie
KICKSTART your life with a visit to your local TAFE. January 15-20 is Enrolment Week for TAFE NSW locations where future students will get the chance to find out all there is to know about their dream studies. “TAFE NSW is more important than ever because of the high quality VET training it is knownContinue Reading »
From Unemployed to Top Award Winner – how this Citi New Recruits graduate has turned things around
The Citi New Recruits Program, now in its fifth year, has had some remarkable results. With appreciation to Citi Australia and Citi Foundation, Skilling Australia Foundation has impacted the lives of over 800 disadvantaged youth in Melbourne and Sydney since the program’s inception in 2013. Pathways to Progress is Citi and the Citi Foundation’s responseContinue Reading »
‘True Leaders 2017’ Australian Financial Review, BOSS Magazine
Maybe you’ve never heard of one of the nation’s 2017 True Leaders as listed by the Australian Financial Review, Nicholas Wyman. He’s a behind-the-scenes mover and shaker whose achievements and focus on vocational education is “really powerful”, say the AFR’s judges. Nick is co-founder and CEO of Skilling Australia Foundation, a driver of innovativeContinue Reading »
‘Check out how US$100M is helping disadvantaged youth worldwide find their future’ – Huff Post, Online
By Nicholas Wyman You’d think with his HSC in hand, Australian student Darren from NSW would be able to find a job. No. He applied for several jobs but didn’t hear back from many of those employers. It didn’t help that he had no work experience so couldn’t find a way into entry-level jobs. “My brother wasContinue Reading »
‘Bootcamp, but not as you know it’ – Medium, Online
How boot camps are giving young people a leg up to employment. By Amy-Lou Cowdroy-Ling. Bootcamp. I bet you’re thinking about scraping the sleep out of your eyes at a 6am fitness session. Nup, but this type of boot camp we’re talking about is definitely an eye opener. It’s not nasty tractor-tyre dragging stuff. HumiliationContinue Reading »
‘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 »