Australia’s most skilled recognised nationally

Australia’s most talented apprentices, trainees, VET students, skills and training teachers, businesses, and training providers were honoured at the 2016 Australian Training Awards in Darwin tonight. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, said the strong field of finalists showed what can be achieved with vocational education and training (VET). “I believe in…

Remembrance Day 2016

Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Federal Member for McPherson, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, is encouraging the community to honour Remembrance Day and remember every Australian who has made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our nation. “Remembrance Day on Friday November 11 marks 98 years since the Armistice that ended the…

Putting industry at the centre of training

The Turnbull Government today announced the final Skills Service Organisations (SSOs) that will work with industry in developing training packages. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills the Hon. Karen Andrews MP said Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) would establish a SSO to service the manufacturing sector, bringing the total number of SSOs announced…

Young apprentices prepare for the world stage

Some of Australia’s brightest young tradies are sharpening their skills in readiness for a major international challenge next year that will see them compete with their peers on the world stage.   Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, today wished the group of 25 apprentices well for their first day in camp…

Commonwealth Bank Community Grants Program

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to organisations across Australia that are improving the health and wellbeing of young Australians. Organisations can find more information on the program, including eligibility criteria, a link to the application form, guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions by visiting www.commbank.com.au/grants Applications open 29th February and close 28…