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Defence Industry Workforce Strategy
In September 2011, the Australian Government asked Skills Australia to work with the DMO to prepare a comprehensive workforce development strategy for the Defence materiel supply industries by June 2012.
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Skills Australia invites you to participate in a webinar to learn and ask questions about their newly developed Scenarios for Australia to 2025.
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Skills Australia FIFO submission - 13 October 2011
Skills Australia has responded with a submission to the call for an Inquiry into FIFO by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Australia.
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Australia has reason to be proud of the 28 young apprentices and trainees known as the Skillaroos, aged 23 and under, that competed at the London Skills Olympics said Skills Australia.
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Update of the Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2012
Skills Australia is commencing the annual update of the Skilled Occupations List (SOL) which is used for independent general skilled migration purposes. As part of this update we are seeking stakeholder input and evidence to inform the composition of the SOL for 2012.
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The fourth annual Strategic Industry Forum
The fourth annual Strategic Industry Forum met on 22 July 2011 in Melbourne to discuss how to achieve a more collaborative approach between governments, industry, peak bodies and training providers to plan for workforce developments.
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Skills Australia and Industry Skills Council 2011 conference
Industry and educational leaders, policy makers and planners met in Melbourne on 21st July at the Skills Australia and Industry Skills Councils conference to explore an economic perspective on skills in terms of the 3 ‘Ps’ – Productivity, Population and Participation – in a nutshell: Putting skills at the heart of the economy.
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Skills for Prosperity Information Sessions
The information sessions on Skills for Prosperity: a roadmap for Australian vocational education and training have now concluded. For a copy of the PowerPoint presentation visit the Skills for Prosperity page.
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Putting skills at the heart of the economy conference
Skills Australia together with the nation’s 11 Industry Skills Councils will be hosting a conference on Thursday 21 July 2011 at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne. Click here to register or view the program.
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Scenario Development Forum Report
The final report from the Skills Australia and Academy of Social Sciences Australia Joint Scenario Development Forum held on 7 February 2011 is now available. A media release is available here.
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Skills Australia welcomes 'Building Australia's future workforce' measures in the federal budget
Skills Australia today welcomed the Government's investment in Australia's workforce of the future through the higher education, skills and participation meansures announced in the 2011-12 Budget.
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Launch of Skills for Prosperity – a roadmap for vocational education and training report
On 3 May 2011, Skills for Prosperity – a roadmap for vocational education and training report was launched and presented to Minister for Skills and Jobs, Senator Chris Evans, putting forward comprehensive reforms for the way the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector is developed, organised and financed.
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Jobs and skills for energy efficiency in the built environment
To investigate the impact of energy efficiency initiatives on jobs and skills, Skills Australia has produced a case study report focusing on jobs and skills in commercial and residential buildings.
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MCTEE Industry Forum 18 March 2011: Achieving sustained investment in VET
On 18 March 2011, Skills Australia hosted the MCTEE industry forum which provided an opportunity for the Commonwealth Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations, representatives of industry peak bodies, industry skills councils, employers and the Skills Australia Board to discuss the role of government and industry in achieving sustained investment in the Vocational Education and Training sector.
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Skills Australia, in conjunction with the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA), held a scenario development forum on 7 February 2011. The forum brought together senior academics and policy experts to consider six key ‘drivers’ influencing the supply and demand for skills to 2025.
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Ged Kearney Appointed to Skills Australia Board
President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Ged Kearney has been officially appointed to the board of Skills Australia. Ms Kearney replaces outgoing board member Ms Sharan Burrow and joins existing chair Mr Philip Bullock and board members Professor Gerald Burke, Dr Michael Keating AC, Ms Marie Persson, Ms Heather Ridout and Mr Keith Spence who were appointed in 2008 when Skills Australia was established.
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Industry Snapshots to Assist Workforce Development
To extend the work already done around workforce development, Skills Australia has developed Industry Snapshots as additional information and analysis on each industry to assist stakeholders in planning for the future of their industry or sector.
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On 19 November 2010 Skills Australia hosted the inaugural MCTEE industry forum
On 19 November 2010, Skills Australia hosted the inaugural MCTEE industry forum which provided an opportunity for The Commonwealth Minister of Education and all State/Territory Ministers, representatives of industry peak bodies, industry skills councils, employers and the Skills Australia Board to discuss the role of government and industry in driving Australia’s productivity through the better use of skills.
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Review of Skilled Occupation List for General Migration purposes – November 2010
Skills Australia is commencing a review of the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) to be used for general skilled migration purposes. As part of this review we are seeking stakeholder input and evidence to help inform the composition of the SOL.
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Have your say: Creating a future direction for Australian vocational education and training
Discussion paper Skills Australia has released Creating a future direction for Australian vocational education and training, a discussion paper, and welcomes your input and ideas in shaping the future direction of the VET sector.
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On 17 July 2010, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced that a federal election would be held on 21 August 2010 and as such the Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role.
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Release of summary sheets for occupations on Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for migration purposes
Skills Australia has now released the summary sheets for all occupations that are on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for migration purposes announced by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on Monday 17 May 2010.
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The Strategic Industry Forum had its third meeting of industry leaders on 2 June 2010 to discuss possible changes to the funding of Australia's VET sector to lift workforce participation, adult literacy, productivity, employment opportunities and job satisfaction.
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Providing advice to Government on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for migration purposes
Skills Australia has provided independent advice to the Australian Government on the development of a new list of skilled occupations for use in Australia’s General Skilled Migration program.
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Skills Australia welcomes ‘Skills for Sustainable Growth’ measures in the Federal Budget
Skills Australia has welcomed new measures in the 2010-11 Federal Budget which will ensure Australia has the workforce capability required for a productive, sustainable and inclusive future.
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In the April 2010 edition of the Business/Higher Education Round Table newsletter, Skills Australia’s CEO, Robin Shreeve reflects on the workforce of the future.
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Launch of Australian Workforce Futures
On 5 March 2010 Australian Workforce Futures was presented to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard, by the Chair of Skills Australia, Philip Bullock.
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Skills Australia To Provide Advice On New Skilled Migration Occupation List
The Government has asked Skills Australia to provide advice to inform a new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that will deliver a General Skilled Migration program to meet Australia’s medium to long term future skills needs.
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The Strategic Industry Forum had its second meeting of industry leaders on 20 November 2009 to discuss the current and future quality of the national training system.
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Australia's Workforce Futures - submissions invited
Skills Australia has released for consultation its proposals for a bold new approach to workforce development in Australia.
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Skills Australia proudly supports the 2009 Minister’s Awards for Excellence
The Hon Julia Gillard, presented awards to the winners of the 2009 Ministers Awards for Excellence at a presentation held in Canberra, at Parliament House.
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Findings and recommendations: 'Foundations for the Future'
Skills Australia's position paper 'Foundations for the Future: Proposals for the Governance, Architecture and Market Design of the National Training System' has been released.
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Skills Australia and Universities Australia collaborate on workforce development
On 23 June, Skills Australia and Universities Australia recognised their partnership by the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations.
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Announcement of new CEO to Skills Australia
The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard today announced the appointment of Robin Shreeve, as CEO of Skills Australia, effective October 2009.
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Report on the Strategic Industry Forum
This report summarises the outcomes of the first Strategic Industry Forum facilitated by Skills Australia on 20 February 2009.
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Position paper released 'Foundations for the Future'
Skills Australia has released for consultation its proposals for a new governance framework for the National Training System.
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Expansion of Skills Australia’s Role - 12 March 2009
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced changes to Skills Australia’s role following the Bradley review of higher education.
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The Big Skills Conference - 2 to 5 March 2009
The Big Skills Conference was hosted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations on behalf of the Australian Governement, in Sydney from 2 to 5 March 2009.