MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – Schools

It is back-to-school time for Labor. They cannot do the maths. Their comprehension ability is clearly limited, and that has been reinforced by the member for Sydney in her dissertation on the Quality Schools reforms that have been widely supported throughout the sector; their support is widespread. I will come back to all the support…

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Boosting and supporting apprenticeships on the Gold Coast

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…

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Skills in the spotlight at the Gold Coast Careers Festival

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…

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VET to play a key role in providing the skilled workers Indi needs

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…

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New resources showcase high-quality VET in secondary schools

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,…

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15 hours of preschool a week for all Gold Coast children

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…

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2017 McPherson Awards

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…

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Giving back to our volunteers on the Gold Coast

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…

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Gold Coast schools to boost digital literacy skills

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…

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