Month: June 2020

The NSW Department of Education ( Training Services NSW) is now seeking submissions for qualifications to be added to the NSW Smart and Skilled Skills List for 2021. The NSW Skills List identifies the vocational education and training (VET) qualifications that are eligible for a NSW government subsidy under the Smart and Skilled program. Only qualifications that are on the list are able to attract government funding. For more information on qualifications already on the list visit: https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/smartandskilled/nsw_skills_list.html. If your agrifood sector wishes to add a qualification to the skills list please contact the NSW Agrifood ITAB at melissa@nswagrifooditab.com.au. Applications close on the 3rd July 2020.

National register – connecting apprentices and trainees with employers to safeguard jobs and careers Apprentices and trainees from small businesses who recently lost their jobs are now able to connect with prospective employers to explore ongoing work, through the Apprentice and Trainee Re-engagement Register The service will support apprentices and trainees displaced as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, by connecting them with employers across the country. The register enables apprentices and trainees who were in a training contract with a small business at 1 March 2020 to upload details such as qualifications, work experience and resumes. Employers of any size, including Group Training Organisations, are able to register their details… Read More