National Skills Week from 19-25 August, will this year encourage all Australians to discover how Vocational Education and Training (VET) can be the ultimate game-changer in their own or their families’ careers and lives as well as highlight the game-changing impact skills has on Australia’s future and economy. Hence why this year’s theme is VET – It’s a Game-Changer!Whether you’re a high school leaver, looking for inspiration of what courses to study to lead you on an exciting and rewarding career pathway, you’re a parent looking to guide your child, you’re a worker looking to upskill, re-skill or even switch careers and pursue a new passion, vocational education and training can literally change your life.
Investigate practical, real-world skills that you can apply immediately in the workforce, ensuring you are job-ready from the jobs of today and for the future.
The week will highlight the significant contributions of women in trades, the importance of Indigenous workforce participation, and the need for accessibility in remote areas. It will also highlight the most in-demand, highest growth industry sectors and subsectors such as manufacturing and digital skills as well as address skills shortages across a myriad of sectors.
National Skills Week Chair, Brian Wexham, emphasises the importance of changing the perception of VET in Australia to highlight its benefits and address skill shortages effectively: “Apprenticeships are a cornerstone of the VET sector, and a high-quality apprenticeship pathway will continue to be critical to ensuring that Australia is able to respond to emerging skills needs and increasingly dynamic labour markets.”