Helping a young person secure their first job is one of the most practical ways to build confidence, responsibility and real world skills with a positive impact on their future career. For students aged 15 and over (in South Australia, as well as other states and territories), there are many genuine opportunities across fast […]
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What the Qualifications Say Today – BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business Qualification description: This cert is for individuals establishing/carrying on business as a sole trader or contractor, or supporting a new venture inside a larger organisation. Structure: 10 units of competency — 4 core + 6 electives. Core units include: investigating business
Across Australia, the future of the workforce is unfolding faster than many education, training and employment systems can adapt. While the country does not require a complete redesign of its skills ecosystem, it does need targeted enhancements – improving alignment, deepening inclusion, strengthening pathways and modernising the tools used to plan, deliver and validate skills.
The healthcare sector is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once limited to research labs and predictive algorithms, is now embedded in hospital operations, diagnostics, patient care, and public health planning. This shift is creating new types of work, redefining existing roles, and requiring a strategic re-think of
The shift to a low carbon economy is accelerating in Australia and worldwide, opening new pathways in energy, construction, agriculture, transport, tourism, services and policy. Students, educators and employers want to know which skills matter most, and how to scale them quickly through VET and TVET. Global evidence shows the answer is a mix of
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The Upper Spencer Gulf region – home to Port Pirie, Port Augusta, and Whyalla – sits at the heart of South Australia’s economic transformation. Traditionally known for its heavy industries, resources, and energy production, the region is now at the forefront of opportunities in critical minerals, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and defence. With this transition
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As nations worldwide confront evolving workforce demands and skills shortages, apprenticeships have re-emerged as a pivotal strategy for workforce development. While countries like Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom have long-standing apprenticeship traditions, others, including the United States, are intensifying efforts to expand their programs. Australia – A Comprehensive and Evolving System Australia has a
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The $15.4 billion Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project is South Australia’s largest infrastructure endeavour, completing the final 10.5 km of the North-South Corridor. Beyond its transformative impact on Adelaide’s transport network, T2D is a significant employment generator, supporting approximately 5,500 jobs annually during its main construction phase .dit.sa.gov.au+13felix.net+13adelaidenow.com.au+13adelaidenow.com.au+6felix.net+6felix.net+6 Critical Job Roles and Capabilities The T2D
As the workforce landscape continues to evolve globally, the 2025 NAWDP Annual Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA (May 5–7) is a timely convergence of ideas, practical solutions, and inspirational leadership in workforce development. For those focused on youth employment, apprenticeships, career pathways, entrepreneurship, and innovative job programs, this year’s NAWDP lineup is packed with
Across Australia and the world, the green transition is reshaping economies, creating new industries, and fundamentally transforming the nature of work. From renewable energy to sustainable agriculture, and from eco-tourism to circular manufacturing, “green skills” are fast becoming essential across all sectors. These are not only the technical skills required to build solar farms or
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