GoveAustralian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) chief commissioner Saxon Rice has been appointed chief executive officer as part of governance changes to the regulator.
Government abolishes commissioner roles as part of ASQA restructure
JobTrainer to get more Tasmanians work-ready
Applications will open this weekend for the $21 million JobTrainer Fund which provides fee-free, nationally-recognised training in sectors with an identified need for more skilled workers and represents up to 7000 additional placements for Tasmanians.
Govt has another go at failed digital platform
The federal government is having another go at replacing its long-outdated apprenticeships system with a new digital platform, this time with a vastly increased budget.
More skills training for Queensland school leavers and job seekers
Queensland school leavers and job seekers will benefit from increased access to free or low-fee skills training under a significant investment through the JobTrainer Agreement to be rolled out across Queensland.
Read more here: https://ministers.dese.
South Australian Government skills package provides funding for small business
Small businesses in SA can access up to $5000 for every new apprentice or trainee hired on a paid training contract, as well as advice on how to address a business’ skills and training needs and access subsidies under the new Skills for Business scheme.
Australian Government reviews national 10 year plan for international education
A report presented by The Council for International Education late in 2019 to the government identified focus areas for the remaining period of the national strategy which included the delivery of initiatives to boost international education in regional Australia.
COAG Skills Council communique points to big VET agenda
Council of Australian Government (COAG) Skill Council meeting in November 2019 agreed on “an ambitious approach” to enhance Australian vocational education and training.International student market key focus for government
the student experience highlighted as critical in ensuring Australia continues to deliver quality education and training to international students.
Read more here:https://thepienews.com/news/aiec-student-experience-limelight-ensure-continual-growth/