Author: VSC Admin
Skilling Australia: future directions for VET
On 25 July, Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson joined Federal Assistant Minister Karen Andrews and Box Hill Institute’s Chief Executive Officer Norman Gray on a discussion panel as part of the CEDA event, Skilling Australia: future directions for VET. The panel examined the Federal Government’s new commitments to vocational education and training, including the new […]
VTA State Conference
On 21 July, Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson joined industry leaders on a panel as part of the Victorian TAFE Association’s 2017 state conference. The panel discussion was facilitated by ABC Melbourne radio presenter Lindy Burns and addressed the topic, TAFE at the heart of community prosperity. LH Martin Institute’s Associate Professor Ruth Schubert and […]
Wodonga TAFE Knowledge Share Conference
On 14 July, Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson addressed more than 150 Wodonga TAFE staff at the institution’s annual professional development day. Facilitated by ABC Melbourne radio presenter Lindy Burns, the event was designed to bring campus staff together to share ideas and knowledge. During Mr Coulson’s keynote address he updated the audience on the […]
Victorian business to have their say on workforce skills and training
The Victorian Government is asking businesses to share their views on workforce skills and training in the largest state-wide survey of its kind. The 2017 Victorian Employer Satisfaction and Skills Survey will reach almost 100,000 businesses seeking opinion on industry skills needs and the quality of training delivered through registered training organisations. All businesses, regardless […]
Tackling Skills Shortages in the Mallee Region
On 22 May, Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson met with prominent Mallee business leaders and local council representatives to discuss skills shortages and workforce training needs. The inaugural Mallee Regional Skills Taskforce meeting was held at Mildura Airport and outlined the unique training and skills requirements of the region, workforce pressures and future industry growth priorities. […]
Tackling Skills Shortages in the Mallee Region
Skills shortages and workforce training needs will top the agenda at the inaugural Mallee Regional Skills Taskforce meeting in Mildura on Monday.
Prominent Mallee business leaders and local council representatives will meet with the Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson to discuss the unique training and skills requirements of the region, workforce pressures and future industry growth priorities.
Growing Apprenticeships And Traineeships In Victoria
Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson joined Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney and apprentices on Wednesday, 3 May in Docklands to launch a new taskforce to drive apprenticeships and traineeships. Mr Coulson will chair the taskforce which will look at barriers stopping people from taking up an apprenticeship or traineeship and whether issues are […]
Growing Apprenticeships And Traineeships In Victoria
The Andrews Labor Government is creating the skilled workforce of the future to boost prosperity and grow our economy with a new taskforce to drive apprenticeships and traineeships.
NBAA networking breakfast
On 3 March, Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson addressed more than 100 business leaders at the Northern Business Achievement Awards networking breakfast in Preston. During his presentation, ‘aligning training with industry needs’, Mr Coulson highlighted his work with industry to build real skills for real jobs under the Industry Engagement Framework and newly established Industry Advisory […]
Master Builders Strategy Workshop
On 17 February, Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson delivered a presentation at the Master Builders Association of Victoria’s Strategy Workshop. The presentation, ‘aligning training with industry needs’ highlighted his work with industry to build real skills for real jobs under the new Industry Engagement Framework. He also outlined the gaps and opportunities the VET system needs to […]
AISC appointment
Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney has nominated the Victorian Skills Commissioner (VSC) Neil Coulson as the Victorian representative for the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC). The Federal Government and the AISC Chair have accepted the nomination. The AISC was established by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Industry and Skills Council as […]
TAFE Victoria: It’ll Take You There
The Andrews Labor Government is taking the next step in reforming Victoria’s training and TAFE system with the launch of TAFE Victoria. For the first time, a new, united brand will position TAFEs as modern, contemporary institutions that all Victorian can access to get the real training they need to get a real job. Victoria’s […]