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Western Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector’s brightest stars celebrated at the 2022 WA Training Awards presentation event at Crown Perth tonight, with eight individual and five organisations announced as this year’s winners. 

From January 2023, access to free training and over 210 low-fee qualifications will be extended to humanitarian migrants (refugees and asylum seekers) from Afghanistan and Ukraine. 

New classrooms and trades workshops for Wheatbelt students.

Upskilling defence industry workers to meet demands of technological advances

Announced today at SkillsWest Careers & Employment Expo.

Representing excellence in vocational education and training

Western Australia’s statewide network of Jobs and Skills Centres (JSCs) has been expanded in the State’s north, with Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery officially opening the South Hedland JSC at North Regional TAFE’s Pundulmurra campus today.

Construction has commenced on major upgrades to North Regional TAFE’s Pundulmurra campus, with $48.9 million in new facilities set to deliver a substantial boost to trade training in the Pilbara region to include new trades, engineering and commercial cookery facilities.

The network of Western Australia’s Jobs and Skills Centres (JSCs) continues to grow, with the opening today by Premier Mark McGowan and Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery of a new centre in Kununurra.

The WA State Government has today launched a new Skilled Migrant Employment Register to attract workers to key industries, helping to deliver the skilled labour needed to support Western Australia’s strong economy and jobs market.

The Early Childhood Education and Care Job Ready Program has two components; in class training with an approved, accredited training provider, plus an industry work placement for hands on experience. The program will be available on either a full time (five weeks total) or part time (ten weeks total) study basis, and is 100% FEE FREE for eligible students including people aged 15—24, jobseekers, and concession card holders. The program is ideal for people of all ages and backgrounds who would love to start a career working with children, contributing to the learning and development of our future generations. Participation on this program requires no prior experience!

New Driller's Offsider Job Ready Program a huge success!

Design finalised for contemporary new training facilities at Balga TAFE campus.

Living with disability has not stopped Anne Raheb from accomplishing her life goals which has helped her confidence soar in her personal and professional life.

The WA State Government has established a new service to support the transition of Collie workers into new jobs, as the world and local workforce moves away from coal and coal-fired energy production.

Ensuring quality industry training for WA TAFE students.

Thanks to the WA State Government’s strategic investment in the training sector, more Western Australians than ever are getting the skills needed by local industry.

Premier Mark McGowan and Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery were at North Metropolitan TAFE’s East Perth campus today to see the Year 9 Career Taster Program in action and officially launch the program’s new portal. 

New "Life Experience" campaign responding to feedback from Skills Summits.

The WA State Government is partnering with Western Australia’s resources industry to pilot a new Job Ready pathways to employment program that connects participants with entry-level employment opportunities in the drilling sector.

A new course list has been launched on the Jobs and Skills website today, with a range of new features and functionality to make your course search easy.

The WA State Government has joined forces with Western Australia’s defence industry to support veterans wanting to continue their defence industry careers in non-service roles.

South Metropolitan TAFE’s capacity to service Western Australia’s growing demand for skilled heavy automotive workers has received a boost.

The State Government has joined with Western Australia's civil construction industry to establish a new pilot program to increase the number and quality of new workers entering the sector. 

Improving access and inclusion for people with disability in training and employment.

Short course to build essential mental health support skills.

WA Training Awards 2022 applications open 1 March.

Creating 300 new building and construction apprenticeships and traineeships .

Western Australia is an ancient, energetic land, brimming with opportunity ready for you to discover. It’s like no other.

Supporting employers to grow their business: With incentives!

Construction underway on upgrade at North Regional TAFE’s Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne) campus

Training prepares WA to support Australia’s growing battery industries

Local business and government leaders are meeting today to generate innovative ideas and practical actions to grow the skilled workforce in the Great Southern region.

Expanding career and learning opportunities for 17,000 students across WA

The 2021 Australian Training Awards (ATAs) have once again delivered a successful virtual event! 

State Government supporting unique workforce needs of regional WA

Today marks the start of this year’s 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign

Automotive apprenticeship and traineeship commencements are at a record high

Second summit for the Kimberley region for local action plans

Supporting the development of the local workforce.

A major milestone for a new dedicated health and hospitality training centre in the Kimberley region has been reached.

WA's VET skills and talent is best in the nation.

The WA State Government is hosting a Regional Skills Summit in Kalgoorlie today.

Boosting skills for the Goldfields region

The State Government's Lower fees, local skills program has been extended again, with another 30 qualifications discounted along with the introduction of reduced fees for workers in critical industries needing to upskill.

The first of two skills summits for the Kimberley region

The WA State Government is hosting a Regional Skills Summit in Geraldton today.

WA Training Awards 2021 winners announced!

Up to $5,000 available for VET study in 2022.

The State Government is hosting a Regional Skills Summit in Northam today to discuss opportunities to grow and sustain a skilled workforce in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, with more than 30 regional business leaders from a range of sectors including the agriculture, construction, education, hospitality and healthcare industries along with peak bodies, unions, government agencies and training representatives attending.

South Metro TAFE partners with BHP for a unique program.

WA State Budget delivers a boost for training and jobs.

We have industry information, career resources and free training!

COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for aged care work placements.

The first of 10 Regional Skills Summits the WA State Government is hosting across regional WA is being held in Bunbury today!

Construction is underway on $11.6 million upgrade at North Regional TAFE’s Broome campus.

South Regional TAFE's new campus to boost training in the region.

WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show and SkillsWest Employment and Careers Expo underway today in Perth!

Get involved and celebrate VET!

WorldSkills Australia national championships August 26—28.

Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery launched the expansion of the innovative Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set in Bunbury today.

A pilot program supporting the development of self esteem, pride and confidence in Aboriginal youth is set to begin, leading to increased employability and job opportunities. 

How would you like a career that can take you anywhere in the world, in a service industry that employs almost one million people in Australia — in over 300,000 businesses? Tourism and hospitality can offer you that, and so much more!

Construction underway on a $16.87 million training centre at South Metropolitan TAFE’s Mandurah campus.

Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery today announced the 37 finalists for the 2021 WA Training Awards. Twenty seven exceptional individuals and 10 organisations have been named as finalists in WA Training Awards for 2021, showcasing excellence in the vocation education and training (VET) sector.

Exciting new initiatives and programs announced today.

The McGowan Government's rescheduled Skills Summit is being held today in Perth, as early positive results from a number of immediate skills measures put in place earlier this month can be revealed.

The Summit is an opportunity for business leaders and other industry players to work collaboratively to develop immediate and longer term strategies to address skills needs impacting the Western Australian economy, with Premier Mark McGowan, Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery and other Cabinet members joining industry leaders from a range of sectors including the resources, construction, agriculture, defence and healthcare industries.

Premier Mark McGowan today announced a range of immediate initiatives to support Western Australia’s skilled worker needs and confirmed the rescheduled Skills Summit will take place on Friday, July 30. The event was postponed late last month due to WA's four-day circuit breaker COVD-19 lockdown. In order to begin addressing the immediate needs of Western Australian businesses, a number of key measures will be implemented now.

Updated business rules, new guide, and fact sheet

A $2 million upgrade to the visual arts building at Central Regional TAFE’s Geraldton campus is on track for construction to start in August 2021.

New information and resources to help with career planning.

A new trades workshop at Central Regional TAFE’s Kalgoorlie campus is on track to begin construction in August, with the project now out for tender. The $7 million workshop will expand training for plant mechanic and engineering trades, supporting the workforce needs of the Goldfields’ resources industry.

Lower fees, local skills and fee freeze extended to 2025

Defence Industry Pathway Program starting up in July!

WA's four top-ranked universities — Edith Cowan University, Curtin University, Murdoch University and The University of WA — are collaborating together as "Team WA" to offer specialised research and education programs to support the current and future needs of our defence sector.

The countdown is on to August when Perth will host the 2021 WorldSkills Australia (WSA) National Championships and Skills Show, the nation’s biggest skills competition.

The McGowan Labor Government has today announced new initiatives to maintain Western Australia’s strong economic growth and strengthen its local workforce.

A new pilot program offering accelerated apprenticeship pathways for WA construction workers has been launched today by Premier Mark McGowan and Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery.

Construction of a new specialist training facility at North Metropolitan TAFE's Midland campus has begun.

Two new free skill sets to support the health and pathology sector are now available, to help meet the urgent demand in Western Australia for pathology and COVID-19 collectors. Additionally, the Certificate III in Pathology Collection qualification will now have course fees reduced by 67 per cent under Lower fees, local skills.

New facilities for hospitality and tourism training in the Kimberley, and upgrades to the Broome TAFE campus. 

Tenders are now open for the construction of a world class training for hospitality, tourism, hair and beauty for Mandurah TAFE.

The WA State Government has launched a new short course to create a pipeline of workers in the social assistance and allied health industry, as part of their $5.5 billion investment in WA Recovery Plan initiatives.

WA’s first locally-trained appliance service apprentices graduate

Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations skill set pilot is an Australian first!

Central Regional TAFE will take a lead role in training up to 1,000 workers for the transport industry.

Applications are now open for the 2021 WA Training Awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, employers and training organisations.

Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery is encouraging eligible individuals and organisations to apply, with applications closing Friday, April 23 2021.

Last month 16 women commenced six months of electronics and engineering training at South Metropolitan TAFE’s Munster campus as part of the Women in Defence Industry Scholarship program.

Register of VET qualifications available to secondary school students.

Jobs and Skills Centres are offering free workshops to help you put together an impressive resume, write successful job applications and win at interviews. 

These workshops are all ages, all stages – Everyone is welcome! 

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Online courses can give you options to study when and where suits you, at your own pace!

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Exciting job and career opportunities in WA's defence industry!

Three new ‘job ready’ skill sets announced today to get Western Australians into conservation jobs.

Two new FREE aquatic industry job ready skill sets released.

Students will complete the Work Safely in Construction short course skill set, and on completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to start a bricklaying apprenticeship with a participating employer.

New webpage launched for jobseekers and career changers.

$103.4M JobTrainer agreement boosts skills for WA.

Plus new FREE Infrastructure Ready skill set!

New skill set kickstarting careers in jobs growth areas.

Get farm ready with the Broadacre Harvest Operations skill set!

Take 2 STEM campaign launches!

The Department of Training and Workforce Development has recently released a new Strategic Plan 2019—2023, which will guide our strategic direction over the next four years. It sets a clear, high level vision for the future of Western Australia's vocational education and training sector.