November 2009     The proportion of people studying information technology decreased from 9% in 2001 to 3% in 2009. The most common field of education (for persons enrolled in a non-school qualification) was Management and commerce (26%), followed by Society and culture (19%), according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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October 2009     Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced that the Government will invest $100 million in a new Apprentice Kickstart program to support up to 21,000 young Australians entering traditional trades this summer.  ...read more »

October 2009     A major research report released today by The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) reveals a sharp rise in the rate of youth ‘disengagement’ from work and study. The 2009 How Young People are Faring (HYPAF) report shows that the proportion of teenagers not learning or earning full-time has jumped from 13.4% a year ago to 16.4%, the highest level since the recession of the early 1990s.  ...read more »

September 1, 2009     The Minister for Education, Bronwyn Pike, today announced that an amendment  ...read more »

20 November 2008     Minister for Education, Julia Gillard has congratulated all finalists in the 2008 Australian Training Awards.  The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards for vocational education and training, recognising innovation and excellence in the training sector.

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7 November, 2008     The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has today welcomed the positive response to Round One (Phase Two) of the Trade Training Centres in Schools Program, with a total of 136 applications received from schools around the country. 

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This website provides information in a vast range of vocational education and training products throughout Australia. Search for a course or trainer/provider. Read about VET news, events and publications.

http://www.training.com.au/portal/site/public/menuitem.3e365e26c4085888a392e51017a62dbc/

The Australian government runs the Australian Apprenticeships program, combining training and employment. Australian Apprenticeships are available on over 500 occupations throughout Australia.  Find an Australian Apprenticeship Centre in your region to get started.

http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ 

More than 1400 accredited course on offer are listed in the TAFE Courses Directory.  ...read more »