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$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

Care courses top fee-free TAFE enrolments

More than 350,000 Australians enrolled in fee-free TAFE courses last year, with early childhood education and care qualifications the most popular. Fee-free TAFE, which

VET sector champions set to shine in training awards

Nominations are now open for this year’s Australian Training Awards, recognising outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. With

Bundamba TAFE opens new robotics centre

A new state-of-the-art Metal Trades, Manufacturing and Robotics Centre has opened at TAFE Queensland’s Bundamba campus. The $7 million centre incorporates a modern and

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