FFTI Nimble News 5 Nov 2018

Featured in this issue:

1. Get involved - FFTI Training Council: Industry Advisory Group meetings coming up in November

2. New Employer Incentives: The Australian Apprentice Wage Subsidy trial aims to support apprenticeships in skills need occupations in rural & regional areas & encourage participation in apprenticeships by employers who have not previously engaged apprentices

3. New WA State Training Board's State Training Plan 2018–2021 was endorsed by the Hon. Sue Ellery, Minister for Education and Training. For information on skills and workforce priorities for WA, click here

4. Changes to the Working Holiday Maker visa program

5. Good Video by CICA Australia “We put Dads to the test. VET. It’s Right Now

6. For Kalgoorlie Businesses – Kalgoorlie Jobs and Skills Centre now open for business. For free training or career advice, contact the Centre

7. Handy website from Business.gov - Taking on an employee checklist

8. National Agriculture Day – 21 November 2018 – How you can get involved

9. 6th Future of Youth Employment Forum – 20-22 February 2019, Novotel Perth Langley

10. Do you need a venue for corporate events, staff development retreats, conferences? Muresk Institute has a range of facilities available

11. Artisanal Food & Beverage skills: A series of surveys have been created to help gauge the skills and knowledge required to perform the job roles. Skills Impact re seeking input from as many stakeholders as possible

12. Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) Annual Report 2017 – 2018

13. NCVER 2018 Customer Survey

14. Training Accreditation Council Free Workshop FREE workshop opportunity: Assessment in Practice: Assessment appeals and the validation of assessment practices and outcomes. 6 or 7 November 2018