Work begins on hi-tech TAFE construction training centre
Students and residents in Lilydale are a step closer to having a world-class construction training centre, with work on the project under way, thanks to the Victorian Government.
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JobTrainer package provides certainty for apprentices: HIA
HIA has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of the $2 billion JobTrainer package, which includes an extension of the vital Supporting Apprentices and Trainees wage subsidy until March 2021.
Government’s commitment to the VET Sector is a welcome signal
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has supported the Federal Government’s on-going focus on Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, which sits at the foreground of developing Australia’s future skilled workforce.
VET agreement essential to renew focus on trade training
The COAG meeting of state and territory leaders with the Prime Minister presents a golden opportunity to bring the VET sector back into the frame of Australia’s education system. Vocational education and trade training must receive the same recognition as other education pathways.
Incentives to take on more apprentices a boost for builders
“The start of new incentives from 1 July 2019 for builders to take on apprentices and for people to start on a career in building and construction will be a boost for our industry, small business and the economy,” Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders…
New apprentice incentives provide timely support
“With new homes sales showing a move back to positive numbers in today’s (July 2 2019) HIA New Homes Sales figures and another cut in interest rates, the commencement of new incentives to support apprentices in the residential building industry is a timely move,” said…
Historic university’s new gateway to learning
The new Learning & Teaching building has been unveiled at Monash University’s Clayton campus, creating a dynamic educational environment and striking entrance to the historic campus.
Education, wellbeing and sustainability all under one roof
BVN was recently announced category winner for Renovation / Modernisation Over $2M in the 2019 Learning Environments Australasia Awards for Excellence in Education Facility Design. The award recognises BVN studio’s transformational work on the Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School (OLA) Stage 2…
Flinders Village to transform education, health in southern Adelaide
Flinders Village, a transformational $1.5 billion development at Flinders University’s Bedford Park campus will create the biggest integrated health and education precinct in South Australia, adding economic value to the state and the nation.
Builders back new $60m for apprentice wage subsidy
The $60 million expansion of the Apprentice Wage Subsidy for rural and regional Australia announced by the Prime Minister is strongly supported by Master Builders Australia.
Developing contemporary learning spaces in education
Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all schoolhouse. Today’s educational institutions aim to provide a different type of space to learn – enriching environments that inspire, stimulate and motivate and address the individual needs of students.
Apprenticeship focus in Labor training plan welcome
“Ai Group welcomes the ALP’s Plan for Skills, TAFE and Apprentices. This plan squarely focusses on strengthening the skills and training system, with a special emphasis on apprenticeships,” Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said.