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Tackling Australia's Skills Shortage with Innovative Initiatives Despite low unemployment rates and a robust labour market, Australia faces a growing skills shortage, with recruitment difficulty sitting at 54% according to a February 2024 report by Jobs and Skills Australia. Addressing this challenge calls for a united approach involving vocational and higher education, industry stakeholders, and a streamlined migration system. However, the Great Place To Work Certified™ community in Australia is taking notable strides by engaging with underserved communities to bridge these workforce gaps and build future talent. Key Initiatives Include: Educational Outreach: Engaging with primary and high school students in underrepresented areas, including Indigenous and rural communities, and focusing on aspiration-building in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Empowerment Programs: Conducting well-being and leadership programs, particularly for girls and women in Indigenous communities. Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Offering school-based opportunities for First Nations students and at-risk youth, providing a pathway into in-demand industries. Inclusive Hiring: Actively recruiting individuals with disabilities, refugees, and older women seeking to re-enter the workforce, supported by job-readiness programs. These efforts by certified companies not only address critical skill gaps but also inspire a new generation to envision and achieve brighter futures, thereby fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. Discover more about these transformative practices in our latest Insights Report, "Trust Matters – Navigating Uncertainty: The Power of Leadership." https://lnkd.in/gp7QdHD6 #GreatPlaceToWork #SkillsShortage #InclusiveHiring #Leadership #AustralianLabourMarket #gptw4all https://lnkd.in/gu49v_Wf

$2.3 billion, South Australia ready JOBS FOR THE FUTURE, $275.6 million to increase the number of training places. State and Commonwealth Governments’ total investment over five years in skills and training under the National Skills Agreement to provide for the jobs of the future. This budget provides an additional $610.3 million over the forward estimates ($692.6 million to 2028-29), bringing total funding for skills and training to $2.3 billion over five years. This funding represents a 43 per cent increase in skills funding over five years, and ensures that South Australians get the skills they need for the jobs being created across our economy. Funding will support TAFE SA, not-for-profits and other non-government training providers, and there is a key focus on student supports to boost training completion. Additional training places $275.6 million to increase the number of training places by around 35 per cent to over 160 000, prioritising the future skills needs of the state in areas including defence, health, building and construction, early childhood education, clean energy transition and ICT. This includes a 20 per cent increase in TAFE SA places in regional SA. Training improvements $62.6 million for quality training including a boost to audits and investigations to ensure training providers and employers meet their obligations. This includes a strong focus on apprenticeship safety and addressing unacceptable behaviours in the training system. Additional student supports $56.2 million to support students and increase training completion rates, including additional funding for financial and other wellbeing supports, such as help to find secure housing and manage financial stress, access to career and course information, and foundational skills programs. Vocational education and training $53.1 million to increase the VET workforce, develop curriculum to meet the state’s economic priorities, and invest in teaching plant and equipment and student infrastructure. Support for First Nations students $18.3 million for Closing the Gap initiatives that deliver tailored education programs to First Nations students, and support lifting the proportion of Aboriginal people with a Certificate III or above. Workforce planning $13.3 million to support the state’s workforce planning and defence industries pathways programs. Department for Education, South Australia SA Government Photo Image: courtesy of Government of South Australia #Education #Training #RTO #Learning #Upskilling #Investment #Jobs #Skills #Trainingproviders #Workforce #Employers #Economy #Funding #Vocationaleducation

Mid Wales Regional Wales Regional Skills Partnership Unveils Update to their 2022-2025 Employment & Skills Plan The updated plan incorporates new labour market intelligence and qualitative data, providing accurate growth forecasts for Powys and Ceredigion. The RSP collaborated with business-led cluster groups to gather industry-specific insights, ensuring the plan meets the Mid Wales economy’s current and future demands. The updated plan highlights key growth areas up to 2028, including a 6% increase in the #construction and advanced #manufacturing sectors, a 9% rise in #food and #drink production, and a 4% growth in the #digital sector. It also emphasises the importance of #skills linked to Net Zero andenergy, highlighting emerging workforce requirements. Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council, and Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Cyngor Sir CEREDIGION County Council, Co-Chairs of the RSP Board said, “We are pleased with the positive steps the region has made in growth. By collaborating with schools, colleges, universities, and training providers, the RSP is helping to ensure that the right skills are available at the right time to meet the demands of our Mid Wales employers.” Emma Thomas, Chair of the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership, said, “The Employment and Skills Plan Update 2024 is a testament to our ongoing efforts to support the region’s economic development. The Mid Wales RSP encourages stakeholders, businesses, and the community to explore the comprehensive #Employment and #Skills Plan. Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru | Growing Mid Wales

Special thanks to Paul Nicolaou from Business Sydney, the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI), and Ron Maxwell from VERTO (Australia) for hosting an amazing event on Wednesday.   With Professor Barney Glover AO, Commissioner for Jobs and Skills Australia, we discussed the key roles of education, training, and migration in addressing skills shortages.   We also discussed how to strengthen these connections and open new doors for positive change. Through an enhanced program and network, Business Sydney is poised to deliver greater impact for businesses in Sydney.   Highlighted are some of the areas where Superior Training Centre are ready to step up and partner for Australia's future:   -Future workforce planning in trade sectors and their impact on South Western Sydney communities. -Exploring skills-based hiring and aligning VET and higher education for a cohesive skills system. -Tackling skills shortages through focused re-skilling and up-skilling. -Prioritizing the increased participation of the First Nations workforce. -Addressing gender challenges in the workplace, which STC has taken steps towards through the campaign Women in Trades.   Thrilling opportunities lie ahead in shaping Australia’s future, with a strong focus on trades, jobs, and skills – let’s make it happen! #FutureOfWork #SkillsDevelopment #Inclusion #JobsAndSkillsAustralia #SuperiorTrainingCentre #sydney #apprenticeshipSupportAustralia #Careers Troy Williams Christopher Campbell Joseph Pilo

What does Vocational Learning mean to you and your industry? In today’s rapidly evolving job market, vocational learning is more crucial than ever for our young people in Tasmania. It equips them with practical skills and hands-on experience, paving the way for successful careers and fulfilling lives. If you haven't already, check out the Youth and Jobs Strategy, a comprehensive initiative designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. This strategy will provide our youth with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in various industries. https://lnkd.in/gNBgNqTn Let’s invest in our future by supporting vocational education and ensuring every young Tasmanian has the chance to gain the skills for life and work. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient and skilled workforce. #VocationalLearning #YouthEmpowerment #Tasmania #SkillsForLife #YouthAndJobsStrategy

It's International Youth Day: today and everyday we stand with and for young people. Today we want to highlight the support needed by young people as they enter the workplace. Our research has made us alive to the risks facing young people not in education, employment or training. But we know what works: > the more holistic, integrated and structured approaches are the most effective in helping young people to enter the workplace > work placements with *sustained post-placement support* are key to facilitating the labour market entry of young people. Follow the links to read lots of practical examples on post placement support from EU member states, freely available to explore in our report on Placement Support. The report was published as part of the Boosting Human Capital in the 21st century (BHC21) project supported by the European Territorial Cooperation Programme ‘Interreg 2 Seas 2014-2020’ #ReinforcedYouthGuarantee #BridgetoJobs Project page: https://lnkd.in/eTJx3KRu Placement Support Report: https://lnkd.in/ekqT-Htg

In Parliament House on Monday, I attended the launch by Professor Barney Glover AO, Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia of the "Better Together – The Jobs and Skills Report 2024”. This comprehensive report is a crucial step towards addressing Australia's current and future workforce needs, and it highlights the importance of fostering inclusive participation, understanding today's workforce, and shaping the future workforce.   One key theme that resonates deeply with my electorate of Fowler is the need for a more systematic approach to alternative pathways for our young people. As we navigate the evolving job market, it's essential to ensure that our youth have access to diverse and viable career options. Without this, there's a real risk that many will drift away from education and miss out on opportunities for secure, safe, and fairly paid work.   I look forward to further engaging with Jobs and Skills Australia to work together to ensure that young people in Fowler and Western Sydney have the opportunity to pursue a viable career path. The full report can now be accessed at 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/gzp54fH9   #JobsandSkills #JSReport2024 #FutureWorkforce #InclusiveParticipation #AlternativePathways #Education #Fowler #DaiLeMP

I aspire to belong to a society that puts the effort into collapsing barriers to dignified work for all Young Australians who could experience gainful, safe, and adaptive workforce participation. For too long young people have been blamed for not being proactive enough in job seeking, quitting unsafe jobs, accused of being snowflakes whatever that is, and even blamed for not being skilled? The blame has always been a toxic attitude that Australia ought to jettison once and for all. Low-fee industry skilling that is self-paced backed in with dynamic peer learning opportunities can bring about transformational outcomes for Young Aussies. This is no untested concept, it’s proven by many leading workforce and jobseeker services. Young Australians deserve the best chances to be able to experience social thriving, career fulfilment, active citizenship, and an iconic role in Australian culture. I know who I am backing, and Intergenerational dialogue is a way towards providing better outcomes for young Aussies, by inviting other generations to recognise both real potential and some of the work-limiting challenges. #YoungAustralians

📊 Progress in Engaging Employers for Skills Development! 🌟 We're proud to share the impactful progress made by the Oxfordshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) in just nine months! Since 2023, LSIP has involved a wide range of employers in a meaningful way, creating strong partnerships for local workforce development. ✅ 16 Employer Champions are leading workforce initiatives. ✅ 94 Employers are actively engaged in developing solutions. ✅ 873 Employer Engagements have contributed to priority actions. ✅ 27,286 Employers are connected through workshops and communications, with 51% being SMEs! Together, we're shaping the future of skills and careers in Oxfordshire, driving opportunities for high-value careers, and embedding employer voices in workforce strategies. 🚀 Check out our latest Progress Report on our website to see all the detailed achievements and how we're making a difference in our community! #OxfordshireLSIP #SkillsImprovement #EmployerEngagement #WorkforceDevelopment #LocalEconomy #SMEs #ProgressReport

The evaluation of Working Wales, a careers and employability support service delivered by Careers Wales since 2019, offers valuable insights and recommendations for future service needs. In 2019 the Welsh Government commissioned Wavehill  to conduct a full programme evaluation. Over the last five years, we have developed a comprehensive evaluation framework and extensive evaluation reports on different aspects of this service. The latest reports in this series include:     👉 The Rural and Urban Paper: This examines geographical accessibility and differences in service delivery between rural and urban areas. 👉 The Refugee and Migrant Paper: This assesses how Working Wales provides support for refugees and migrants. It highlights strengths and identifies gaps for future delivery. 👉 The Strategic Report: This provides summative findings from the evaluation and offers recommendations to enhance future service delivery. These comprehensive assessments have involved consultations with a wide range of key stakeholders and customers. The work reflects the Welsh Government’s commitment to supporting the diverse needs of the Welsh population. It emphasises the importance of tailored support to address the different employability needs that people face.  To read about our work: https://lnkd.in/eHS9EDa6 For more information contact: Oliver Allies and Anna Burgess #WorkingWales #Employability #CareerSupport #WelshGovernment #InclusiveWorkforce #WavehillResearch Mae'r gwerthusiad o Cymru'n Gweithio, gwasanaeth cymorth gyrfaoedd a chyflogadwyedd a ddarperir gan Gyrfa Cymru ers 2019, yn cynnig mewnwelediadau ac argymhellion gwerthfawr ar gyfer anghenion gwasanaethau yn y dyfodol. Yn 2019 comisiynodd Llywodraeth Cymru Wavehill i gynnal gwerthusiad rhaglen lawn. Dros y pum mlynedd diwethaf, rydym wedi datblygu fframwaith gwerthuso cynhwysfawr ac adroddiadau gwerthuso helaeth ar wahanol agweddau o’r gwasanaeth yma. Mae'r adroddiadau diweddaraf yn y gyfres hon yn cynnwys:   👉 Y Papur Gwledig a Threfol: Mae hwn yn archwilio hygyrchedd daearyddol a gwahaniaethau mewn darparu gwasanaethau rhwng ardaloedd gwledig a threfol.  👉 Y Papur Ffoaduriaid ac Ymfudwyr: Mae hwn yn asesu sut mae Cymru'n Gweithio yn darparu cefnogaeth i ffoaduriaid ac ymfudwyr. Mae'n tynnu sylw at gryfderau ac yn nodi bylchau ar gyfer cyflawni yn y dyfodol.  👉 Yr Adroddiad Strategol: Mae hwn yn darparu canfyddiadau crynodol o'r gwerthusiad ac yn cynnig argymhellion i wella'r ffordd y darperir gwasanaethau yn y dyfodol. Mae'r asesiadau cynhwysfawr hyn wedi cynnwys ymgynghoriadau ag ystod eang o randdeiliaid a chwsmeriaid allweddol. Mae'r gwaith yn adlewyrchu ymrwymiad Llywodraeth Cymru i gefnogi anghenion amrywiol poblogaeth Cymru. Mae'n pwysleisio pwysigrwydd cefnogaeth wedi'i theilwra i fynd i'r afael â'r gwahanol anghenion cyflogadwyedd y mae pobl yn eu hwynebu.