Posts tagged "vocational training"

New vocational training reforms are designed to put industry leaders in the driving seat to tackle the skills gap post COVID-19.

Vocational education has seen a steady decline in the uptake and completion of apprenticeships over the last five years, a new report has found.

Apprenticeship commencements have fallen 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking warnings skill shortages could hamper economic recovery.

The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.

The COVID-19 commission has been renewed and will now focus on vocational training reforms, with Roll'd boss Bao Haong added to the roster of advisors.

Apprentice wages will be supported through to March next year in a $1.5 billion extension to subsidies that will also see medium sized businesses benefit.

The Morrison government's IR consultations are taking form and are slated to kick-off as early as next week, with SMEs expected to focus on modern awards.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says $1.5 billion in federal funding for vocational training needs to be overhauled to support SMEs with relevant skills.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will unveil his 'JobMaker' training overhaul to help address the SME skills shortage as the government canvasses options to revitalise the economy.

Much of the focus on the educational effect of the coronavirus is falling on schools and universities, but the vocational education and trai…

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