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 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
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
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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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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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
The Maitland Show and country shows more broadly provide a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages to develop a wide range of skills and capabilities. These events, deeply rooted in agricultural and regional traditions, foster leadership, technical expertise, and 21st-century literacies, contributing to both personal and community development. Volunteers, participants, and organisers all gain
I cannot stand the 1990s style career expos or similar events. With much effort and energy, marketing and promotion, time and resources, these events often fall flat. Picture this: a banner and trestle, maybe with a plain or branded tablecloth, one or two people mostly with heads down and on their phones sitting behind the
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When you’re bored, have extra time on your hands perhaps in lockdown, or want to change things up, learning new skills can give you the mental and physical boost you need. Developing new skills keeps your mind active and allows you to focus on something positive. Take up something you’ve always wished to learn and
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The world is continuously shifting towards an even more advanced digital lifestyle allowing you to work digitally, learn and connect online, building up your career skills and experience. Embracing the concept of working and learning online, where education has moved from physical classrooms to almost unlimited choice of different types of online courses available. If
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