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EV training boost for TAFE Queensland

Cutting-edge electric vehicle training simulators are among the upgrades planned at two Queensland TAFE centres. A $3 million Federal Government grant will be used to

Scarce tech and trade skills in high demand

More than three-quarters of Australian businesses are in need of technicians and trade workers, but cannot find or train the staff they need. New data released by Ai

Smart home classroom future-proofs electricians

Queensland’s future electricians have a bridge between traditional work and future in-home technology through a new TAFE Queensland training facility. The Smart Home

$1000 tool boost for first-year apprentices

First-year apprentices can access $1000 to tool up for their careers. A Queensland Government “Free Tools for First Years” program will provide $1000 cashback for

Fee-free TAFE pledge for construction sector

An extra 20,000 fee-free vocational training places will be offered next year to boost the workforce in the construction and housing industries. Next week’s Federal

Brisbane poised to be regional powerhouse

Brisbane has multiple advantages over other Australian capitals, as it eyes an economy that is tipped to approach $300 billion within a decade. A State of the City

TAFE teacher-bot clones to support 24/7 learning

Queensland’s TAFE teachers are about to partner with robot versions of themselves to better meet the 24/7 needs of students. TAFE Queensland Chief Executive Officer

Dire skills shortage looms without new job pathways

Queensland is facing a “dire” shortage of skilled labour over the next 20 years without a radical overhaul of education and training pathways. The leaders of two

Training bodies fall short on AI planning

A vast majority of Registered Training Organisations have no AI strategy, despite most believing artificial intelligence will have a large impact on their businesses,

Fines beefed up for rogue training groups

Training organisations operating for less than two years old will not be able to expand courses under new laws established to weed out rogue operators in the vocational

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