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Nimble News 25 September 2024

Australia’s first national skills plan released

The National Skills Plan is a key element, and the first stage of the planning process, of the five-year National Skills Agreement which was struck by the Commonwealth, states and territories in 2023.

 

The National Skills Plan is framed around eight key priorities:

  • Gender Equality

  • Closing the Gap

  • Supporting the Net Zero Transformation

  • Sustaining Essential Care Services             

  • Developing Australia’s Sovereign Capability and Food Security     

  • Ensuring Australia’s Digital and Technology Capability      

  • Delivering Housing Supply           

  • Delivering reforms to improve the regulation of VET qualifications and quality  

    


 

Here is a collection of news that we get from our network that we think you'll want to know about.  We hope you enjoy. 


WorkSafe is hosting a free half day forum with a range of sector experts and WorkSafe agricultural safety inspectors to discuss priority topics

 

The Department of Home Affairs website has information on the different types of visas, the skilled occupation list, sponsorship, and the steps for hiring overseas workers, checking visa holder work rights, understanding employer responsibilities, and a contact form for connecting with the BIRO network.

 

Regional Development Minister Don Punch has announced a new round of the Cook Government's Regional Traineeship Program grants is open, with $2 million available to build local jobs and workforce capacity in regional communities across Western Australia.

 

Landscape Industry Association Trade Show and Forum 30 October 2024

Support LIAWA’s Trade Show by becoming a sponsor plus save the date in your calendar. 


The Cook Government has launched a new $30 million initiative to support locally based start-ups to scale up and create jobs for Western Australians.

 

Applications for the 2025 AgriFutures Australia Rural Women’s Award are now open

The State winner will receive $15,000 to further their work on an existing project, business or program.


Young people looking for their start in agriculture – or farmers needing an extra pair of hands in 2025 – are being encouraged to apply for the 2025 AgCAREERSTART program

 

Partial scholarships of $1,000 - $6,000 are available to help women in select industries participate in our world-class leadership courses.

 

AUSVEG, in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs’ Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) section, invites growers for an exclusive webinar focusing on the current visa programs in the horticulture sector.

 

The Cook Government is championing the welfare of pets and wildlife in Western Australia with grants to assist a range of not-for-profit support activities.

 

The Cook Government has introduced a Bill into State Parliament that will modernise and streamline how incorporated associations and co-operatives conduct their affairs in Western Australia.


The Water Corporation has taken a further step towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions after establishing pine plantations in WA's South West to help offset carbon emissions.


A mix of innovation entrepreneurs, academics, investors, consultants and business owners have been appointed by the Cook Government as the founding members of Western Australia's inaugural Innovation Advisory Board.

 

Consultation is taking place to revise the three Certificate II level meat processing qualifications and the units within them, so they can best support the attraction and development of new learners.  Please register for one of the online sessions presented by Skills Insight. 


Hosted by IDC Technologies - The Future of Training and Education: Technology & AI.  Learn to navigate the digital era of education and the dramatic rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)


For RTOs – NCVER Reports

National Centre for Vocational Education Research has released several reports capturing VET data. 

 


We hope this has been of some assistance,

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council












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