Wendy Perry

60+ Free and Low-Cost AI Courses Worth Exploring in 2026

There has probably never been a better time to build your AI skills, particularly if cost has been one of the things holding you back. Over the past few years, the number of artificial intelligence courses available online has grown enormously, with universities, technology companies, governments and specialist training providers all developing programs. Some are

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Global Careers Without Leaving Australia

When people think about an international career, they often imagine living overseas or constantly travelling between countries. While those opportunities certainly exist, the reality is that many Australians are building rewarding global careers without permanently relocating. Advances in technology, remote collaboration and Australia’s strong international relationships mean you can work with people, organisations and communities

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25 Jobs Created by Artificial Intelligence That Didn’t Exist Five Years Ago

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of work faster than almost any technology before it. While there is plenty of discussion about jobs being automated, there is another side to the story that deserves just as much attention. Across Australia and around the world, entirely new occupations are emerging. Many of these roles simply

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AI, Apprenticeships and the Next Workforce: What the USA, Canada and Australia Can Learn From Each Other

Apprenticeships are having another moment, and this time the story is not only about traditional trades. It is about AI, cybersecurity, defence, energy, health, agriculture, advanced manufacturing and the future of work. The new AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal from Apprenticeship.gov is a useful signal from the United States. It shows that AI is

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Interesting Jobs in Adelaide and Australia Worth a Good Look

Scrolling through LinkedIn interesting jobs pop up (not for me exactly) but people send roles to me to share with my networks so recently I noticed a pattern. The roles that stood out were not the obvious ones. They were the ones sitting behind major shifts in systems, technology, and workforce. So rather than a

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Higher Apprenticeships in Australia: From Concept to Capability and How to Make Them Work

Higher apprenticeships are often talked about as a future model. But, they are already happening. Not as pilots sitting on the edge of the system, but as fully operational workforce solutions embedded in defence, engineering and digital industries. The shift is important. This is no longer about “alternative pathways”. It is about how Australia designs

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Workforce Demand Is Real – Defence, Mining, Energy and Construction Are Hiring and They Need Project Managers, HR Leaders and Capability Specialists

Across South Australia and Western Australia, workforce demand has moved from forecast to active recruitment. Defence expansion, mining investment, energy transition projects and major infrastructure builds are generating sustained demand for project managers, engineers and technical specialists. At the same time, employers are actively seeking human resources professionals, workforce planners and capability specialists who can

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How to Help a Young Person Land Their First After School or Summer Job

  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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Applying the “4-layer Qualification/Skills Structure” to real Australian VET Qualifications in Entrepreneurship

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

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Enhancing Australia’s Skills System for 2030 – Who is Taking a Progressive, Leadership Position?

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.

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