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It's Outdoors October: Promote or discover an outdoor event in WA

26/9/2023

 
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As part of a key deliverable of the State Government's WA Outdoor Framework, to increase more people being active outdoors, Outdoors October is an opportunity to promote or try an outdoor activity.  
To get involved you can either register an outdoor event to have it promoted or discover what activities are available. See the Outdoors October WA website for more details.  

Australian government releases 'Working Future' white paper on Jobs and Opportunities

26/9/2023

 
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The Commonwealth Government has released "Working Futures" an Employment white paper (September 2023) which provides a vision and roadmap for the current and future Australian labour market. Key themes include increasing productivity, future workforce planning, reducing barriers to participation, gearing up for further digital transformation, the expansion of the care economy, decarbonisation, inclusive workplaces, strengthening foundation skills and investment in skills tertiary education and lifelong learning. 

Australian Computer Society responds to Commonwealth white paper initiatives.

26/9/2023

 
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The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has commented on initiatives contained in Working Future aimed at increasing participation and greater labour mobility within the technology sector. An article by Denham Sadler published in the Information Age discusses the introduction of Higher level traineeships and a skills passport. 

Feedback sought on skilled migration skills assessment reform

19/9/2023

 
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The Australian Government is reviewing the skills assessment process for workers seeking to enter the country and will develop new standards for skilled migration assessing authorities intended to raise the integrity, quality and timeliness of migration skills assessments. They are seeking views on draft best practice principles and standards developed to provide an aspirational yet measurable foundation upon which assessing authorities will be expected to deliver skills assessments. The draft principles build on findings from the recent Review of the Migration System and learnings from the Skills Assessment Pilots. 

Learn more, access the discussion paper, and have your say

VET champions recognised at WA Training Awards

18/9/2023

 
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Thirteen of Western Australia's brightest training sector talents are celebrating a stellar win at this year's WA Training Awards, with eight individuals and five organisations named winners from 45 finalists at a ceremony at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Now in its 29th year, the WA Training Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, employers and training organisations. Individual winners receive $3,000, which can be used to further their training or kick-start their career.
Selected from a record number of applicants, winners included Kai Baharthah-King, who completed the Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity at North Metropolitan TAFE. First enrolling in TAFE at the age of 15 to complete his Certificate III, he progressed through to the Advanced Diploma and secured a part time job as a security analyst at Woodside, following a recommendation from his lecturer at only 16.
Meanwhile WA School-based Apprentice of the Year for 2023, 
Robert Nicolosi, completed the Certificate III in Sport and Recreation​ at North Metropolitan TAFE. While working at BlueFit – Belmont Leisure Centre, Robert has gained a range of new skills while completing a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation. 

Explore the 2023 WA Training Awards and read Minister McGurk's full media statement

IF Magazine releases guide to environmentally friendly screen production

15/9/2023

 
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Screen industry trade periodical IF Magazine has released Green Screen, a free, detailed guide to practices and technologies that can underpin improved environmental sustainability for the screen industry in Australia. The publication features the work of new industry body Sustainable Screens Australia, as well as interviews and case studies highlighting best practice across the country. In 'Tales for the Trenches', Green Screen explores the various ways technology can support decarbonisation, including opting for virtual or hybrid sets over physical builds, and recruiting remote teams utilising an ever-growing suite of technology solutions- saving air miles in the process.

The need for training is highlighted- especially with relation to new reporting legislation- and Sustainable Screens Australia are rising to the challenge with a program of free, online short courses. Decarbonisation and sustainability form one of the four pillars of the newly released 2023-24 WA State Training Plan.

Learn more and explore Green Screen

Ausdance WA among recipients of Arts 15k-plus funding

15/9/2023

 
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The Australian Dance Council has received a grant of $60,000 to reinvigorate Ausdance WA, which has been running as a purely volunteer-run organisation since 2021. The funding is intended to reinstate the organisation as the State's leading service organisation for dance. The grant forms part of the final round of funding in the state Government's Arts 15k-plus program as it transitions to a new streamlined arts projects funding with  increased available funding limit of $80,000 per project.
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Read Minister Templeman's full media statement.

State Government announce review of senior secondary schools pathways

15/9/2023

 
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The state Government has launched a review of senior secondary school pathways aimed at ensuring 'all Western Australian students can reach their full potential through their post-school study, training, or employment pursuits.'
Pathways to Post-School Success is being led by the Department of Education in partnership with Catholic Education Western Australia and the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia, and will be spearheaded by a panel of education specialists, including principals and tertiary education leaders. A larger advisory committee, representing key stakeholder groups, will work with the advisory panel and provide direction for the review.
The review will explore whether current pathway options are effectively preparing students for the full range of further study, training, and work options available to them.

​Read Minister Buti's full media statement

WA wins three awards at the Australian Tourism Industry Council awards

14/9/2023

 
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Congratulations to:
  • Top Tourism Town - Mandurah WA
  • Tiny Tourism Town. Dwellingup. WA
  • Top Tourism Guide - Rosanna Angus - WA
​Read Media Statement

Skills Insight National Consultation Forum

14/9/2023

 
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The new Jobs and Skills Council Skills Insight held their national consultation meeting in Adelaide with key stakeholders, including FutureNow, discussing:
  • the new Skills Insight Workforce Plan
  • current workforce projects and priorities
  • establishment of current and future gaps in the workforce
  • development of a plan for sharing data and information.
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