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Educators address the inevitable AI wave

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way universities assess student suitability for certain courses. Speaking at a Queensland Futures Institute industry

New technical colleges to address skills shortage

A national network of technical colleges will be rolled out if a Liberal Federal Government is elected on May 3. Liberal leader Peter Dutton said the proposed Australian

$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions

A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. Master

Brisbane base for next generation of aircraft engineers

Thirty apprentice aircraft engineers have begun their studies as Qantas’ new Brisbane-based engineering academy opens its doors Qantas Domestic CEO Markus Svensson

$2.7 billion price tag on back-to-school purchases

Back-to-school spending is tipped to inject around $2.7 billion into the Australian retail economy. New research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) found the

Boost to fee-free TAFE places in priority sectors

Australians looking to upskill now have access to an extra 20,000 free vocational training places across the country. The extra spots, which include 5000

FNQ business nation’s best small employer

A Far North Queensland First Nations business has been named the country’s best small employer at the Australian Training Awards. Yarrabah-based

On Country training boosts remote workforce

A training program in the Northern Territory is creating a skilled local workforce to counter the tyranny of distance in Australia’s Top End. The program, run by

Skills-based qualifications to drive future jobs growth

Nearly all the jobs that will drive employment growth in Australia over the next decade will need more than a high school qualification. The 2024 Jobs and Skills Report

Partnerships open up pathways for Petrie students

Partnering with both the tertiary and VET sectors has given all students at a high school north of Brisbane tailored career pathways. Mt Maria College Petrie Principal

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