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Jobs and Skills Australia have released their Jobs and Skills Report 2024 outlining current, emerging and future skills and training needs and priorities across Australia.

🤔 Curious about what 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 means for the future of our workforce and the VET sector? Our latest article breaks it down—how it addresses critical skills shortages, supports emerging industries and creates opportunities for all Australians. Read the full update to see how the plan shapes our path forward: https://hubs.ly/Q02W4Q5H0 #NationalSkillsPlan #VET #WorkforceDevelopment

✨ Check it out! ✨ 📋 Jobs and Skills Australia have released their Better Together - The Jobs and Skills Report 2024. This report to government provides Australia’s current, emerging and future skills and training needs and priorities and is definitely worth a read! The report outlines evidence and analysis across five strategic pillars that guide Jobs and Skills Australia work, these include: ◾ Fostering inclusive participation – broadening employment opportunities through identifying and removing barriers for people and communities. ◾ Understanding today’s workforce – building the evidence base to inform and address current and emerging labour market and skills needs. ◾ Shaping Australia’s future workforce – projecting forward to plan for the opportunities and challenges of our nation’s future workforce needs. ◾ Optimising pathways and system architecture – monitoring, analysing and advising on the effectiveness of the national skills system. ◾ Activating an informed dialogue – convening stakeholders across the skills system, to provide the best evidence and advice on Australia’s current and future workforce and skills needs and opportunities. ℹ️ For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dV2u-zF3 #jobsandskillsaustralia #westernmelbournelocaljobs #wortharead #emergingandfutureskills #trainingneedsandpriorities Kylie Olsen I Sarah Goldsmith

📈 Boost Australia’s Workforce with Training! Work-related training can increase incomes by 20% in just a year, yet participation has dropped by 14% since 2007. With one-third of jobs facing skill shortages, it's time to act! Key actions include: 🔴 Build a learning culture. 🔴 Target training that delivers impact. 🔴 Measure ROI to maximize benefits. "Learning Curve: Why Australia Needs a Training Boost" released this week and authored by Andrew Barker, Head of Research and Liam Dillon, Economist at CEDA, with insights from our members, offers a clear roadmap to bridging the skills gap and driving economic growth. 👉 Dive into the full insights: https://lnkd.in/gEkPXeRC #TrainingMatters #CEDAResearch #SkillsForTheFuture #EconomicGrowth CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia

The Future Skills Centre - Centre des Compétences futures recently launched a new publication series, State of Skills, to shed light on emerging evidence from its portfolio of innovative projects. As part of that series, I examined a range of employer-oriented projects that tested approaches to addressing barriers to #upskilling in the workplace. The cross-section of FSC projects reveal several key, inter-related, #lessons on how to better leverage employer engagement for successful #skills delivery: 👉 Willing and active participation in project design and implementation: Successful projects demonstrated commitment to having employers directly engaged as full participants throughout the project’s lifecycle, from inception to roll-out. 👉Providing early and ongoing support to employers: Piloting effective solutions is often resource-intensive, especially for smaller firms. Involving a trusted intermediary was shown to help alleviate capacity constraints among employers, notably SMEs. 👉Going beyond technical skills: Job-specific technical-oriented training interventions are most successful when they also equip participants with non-technical skills. The work of FSC has shown that there are efficiency gains when different sectors work collaboratively to deliver and accredit skills in-demand. For more information check out the report and other related publications at: https://lnkd.in/drCbUY3m

The UK's Professional and Business Services (PBS) sector is employing 14% of the workforce. It is setting global benchmarks for innovation. From accountants to engineers, the wide range of skills within PBS showcases how well the UK attracts and nurtures top talent. But here's where we see the real potential: the intersection of professional services and immigration. Every year, the demand for skilled professionals grows. With the UK government working closely with the sector to develop talent, professionals abroad have an enormous opportunity to contribute to this ecosystem. What are your thoughts? #UKSponsorships #UKBusinessServices #UKEmployement #HighSkilledTalent #AYJSolicitors

Australia Labour Market Insights: July – September 2024 🌟 Despite a slowing economy, Australia’s job market continues to show resilience. In August alone, employment increased by 47,500, with annual jobs growth at 2.7%. Discover the full insights by downloading the report today! https://lnkd.in/gjNKsunG #LabourMarket #AustraliaJobs #HiringTrends #EmploymentReport #Recruitment #EconomicOutlook #Programmed

🚨 Urgent action needed to address the UK's skills challenges! 🚨 Dame Julie Mellor, Chair of Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards (FISSS), outlines a critical 4-point plan: 1️⃣ Develop a national industrial strategy 2️⃣ Transform workforce development  3️⃣ Adopt sector-specific approaches 4️⃣ Improve the careers strategy By working with industry to create a more effective skills system, the next government can drive economic growth and create a future-ready workforce. Read the full article to learn more about this action plan for change and how it can benefit the entire population.  https://lnkd.in/eRyud2Gc #SkillsForTheFuture #WorkforceDevelopment

The Core Skills Occupations List is being reviewed by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), and open consultation has been requested from employers and industry groups on the draft lists. This will form part of the planned changes to be made to the 482 Temporary Skills Shortage, with its three targeted pathways of Specialist Skills Pathway, Core Skills Pathway and Skills in Demand Pathway. This review is a crucial step towards implementing the Migration Strategy that was announced last year. For more information and to make a submission, visit: https://lnkd.in/gqKjrQwX #PerdamanGlobalServices #SkillsOccupationList #SkilledMigration

Employment to rise by 2 million people by 2034 Total employment in Australia is expected to rise 13.7% over the next 10 years to 16.3 million people, according to Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). This growth will largely be driven by three service-focused sectors, including: * Health care and social assistance * Professional, scientific and technical services * Education and training Together, these industries are forecast to account for more than half of the country’s employment growth by May 2034. JSA’s long-term employment projections – based on current economy and labour market trends – also highlight a shift towards higher-skilled roles, especially in fields like health, business, human resources, marketing, ICT and engineering professionals. “This trend shows the need for more skilled professionals as Australia’s economy increasingly focuses on specialised services.” Employment across all major occupation groups is projected to increase over the next decade, with the largest growth (20.9%) among professionals. #accountant #businesstrends #employment