EDUCATION UPDATES
INTERNATIONAL OECD KEYNOTE TO FOCUS ON JOBS AND TRAINING AT INDUSTRY 4.0 CONFERENCE
Dr Mariagrazia Squicciarini – Senior Economist, Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation will give the keynote address at the Industry 4.0 Conference to ensure delegates benefit from the latest OECD insights on the topic of Jobs, work and skills in the...
LOOKING FOR APPRENTICES OR TRAINEES? Former Broncos, Titans and Queensland State of Origin star speaks out.
Australian Apprenticeships Ambassadors have shared their experiences of the vocational education and training sector at a recent roundtable at Federal Parliament. Seventeen ambassadors met to discuss their VET experiences and explain how apprenticeships and...
An Issue of National Importance
by Simona Jobbagy, AFCoPN Chair, Director of Business, Design, Media and ICT Programs, Swinburne University “Preparing young people for the new future of work is an issue of national importance” according to the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA, 2015). The fast...
PRIORITY OCCUPATION LIST
The West Australian Food, Fibre & Timber Industries Training Council needs information from industry about the supply of skilled employees in the following sectors: Textiles Furniture, Wood & related products Forestry & Timber There are specific occupations that the...
Leading A Culture of Innovation
by Simona Jobbagy, AFCoPN Chair, Director of Business, Design, Media and ICT Programs, Swinburne University January is always a good time for reflection on the year past, as well as some blue sky thinking to help us deal with the challenges that await us. As our...
If you are in Manufacturing, the NSW Government Needs Your Help!
Injuries and illness in the manufacturing industry are too high and Safework NSW is working hard to do something about it. If you work in Manufacturing there are free workshops being held in February. Small Businesses who attend may be eligible for the $500 Small...
Education and Training – Furnishing Training Packages and the Role of Industry Reference Committees (IRC)
The Furnishing IRC is responsible for national training package qualifications relevant to furnishings, kitchens, cabinets, glass, windows and doors, furnishing design, flooring, blinds and awnings and picture framing. These qualifications are included in the MSF...