An additional $346 million for southern Gold Coast schools is one step closer after the Turnbull Government’s Gonski needs-based funding plan passed the House of Representatives. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Federal Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said the Turnbull Government’s needs-based funding reforms had been endorsed by David Gonski himself and…
People who have undertaken nationally recognised training in Australia will now be able toquickly and easily obtain an online record of their hard-earned accomplishments and qualifications. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, today launched the USITranscript Service which will allow training participants to easily look up their national training record. “The USI…
The flexibility and benefits of the Australian Vocational Educational and Training system willbe promoted at a two-day Careers Festival on the Gold Coast beginning tomorrow. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, said events like thisplay an important role in helping attendees choose a career that is right for them. “It is a…
A new $1.5 billion Skilling Australians Fund announced by the Turnbull Government will provide new opportunities for local jobseekers, students and industry on the Gold Coast. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Federal Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said the Government is also establishing a $60 million Industry Specialist Mentoring for Australian Apprentices…
Schools, training providers, parents and students will benefit from a series of new videos and case studies that highlight best practise in delivering vocational education and training (VET) in secondary schools. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews said the resources, available from today on the Preparing Secondary Students for Work (PSSFW) website,…
Vocational education and training (VET) can play a key role in helping grow the local economy of Indi by providing the skilled workforce local industries need according to Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, the Hon Karen Andrews. Minister Andrews made the comments while visiting the electorate in northern Victoria and meeting with local…
The Turnbull Government will ensure all Gold Coast children can access 15 hours of preschool a week under a new agreement for early childhood education. Federal Member for McPherson, the Hon Karen Andrews MP said more than 2300 children on the Southern Gold Coast alone were set to reap the benefits of an additional $2.9…
Some of the Southern Gold Coast’s hardest working community volunteers will be recognised at an awards ceremony at Robina this Friday. The 7th annual McPherson Awards will be presented by local Federal Member Karen Andrewsto celebrate and acknowledge the hard work and commitment of volunteers in the electorate. “There are many people in our…
Volunteer organisations on the southern Gold Coast are among nearly 2,700 across Australia who’ll benefit from $10 million in Turnbull Government grants to support the important work of community volunteers. Federal Member for McPherson, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, said the grants will provide vital support to local community organisations that help many of our…
Two Gold Coast schools will be taking a big step in skilling their students for the futurethanks to funding as part of a nation-wide digital literacy program run by the Turnbull Government. Federal Member for McPherson, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, announced All Saints Anglican School will receive $48,000 and Somerset College will receive $50,000 throughthe Digital…