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AE News Volume 16, Issue 13
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Upcoming Events
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PD Session: Managing Conflict with Confidence
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PD Session: African Cultural Awareness & Recruitment
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AEN Mid-Year Conference 2023 - REGISTER NOW
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This year AEN is holding its Mid-Year Conference at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields, Melbourne.
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Over the one and half day conference, delegates will hear from special guest speakers and representatives of the Victorian Government.
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This event promises to be jammed packed with a range of topics and updates and will be followed by the conference dinner.
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Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Hyatt Place, 1 English Street, Essendon Fields Melbourne
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Day 1 Conference: 10.00am - 5.40pm
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Conference Dinner: 6.30pm - 10.30pm
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Day 2 Conference: 9am - 1.45pm
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Hear from speakers including:
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- Apprenticeships Victoria
- VRQA
- Victorian Labour Hire Authority
- Jobs Victoria
- Development Victoria – Regional Commonwealth Games
- Apprenticeships Support Australia
- Department of Education – HeadStart
- DEWR – State Update
- Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS)
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Future Directions Paper for Australian Apprenticeship Support Services
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The purpose of this Future Directions for Australian Apprenticeship Support Services Consultation Paper is to:
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- Provide an update on what we have heard from stakeholders in response to the key themes raised during discussion paper consultations.
- Outline the Australian Government’s proposed future directions for apprenticeship services and non-financial supports, informed by stakeholder responses.
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The key proposals of the consultation paper are significant reforms to the current apprenticeship system in order to improve the support and funding available to apprentices and their employers.
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The paper proposes the creation of a single national provider of apprenticeship support services, a new funding model based on a set amount of funding per Apprentice, and a range of other reforms aimed at improving access to information, recognition of prior learning, and the overall effectiveness of the apprenticeship system.
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The government hopes that these reforms will increase participation in Apprenticeships and improve the skills and productivity of the Australian workforce.
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Read more and download the paper here.
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Submit your feedback to the discussion paper responses will support the final design of the Australian Government’s apprenticeship supports service delivery model.
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International Apprentice Exchange Program
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TRADIES CAN HAVE A FUTURE-PROOF INTERNATIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE
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Australian apprentices are being offered scholarships to learn on the job around the world as the global demand for skilled workers intensifies.
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A new 4-week exchange program offers Australian 2nd, 3rd and 4th year apprentices over the age of 18 a chance to broaden their trade knowledge, skills, and experience in Canada, New Zealand or Switzerland through the Global Apprenticeship Network Australia (GAN), with support from GAN New Zealand, EJTC Canada and GTEXpro.
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Trade-trained workers are being snapped up by countries around the world in the global war for talent.
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The recent World Economic Forum: Future of Jobs Report finds that building and related trades workers are Europe's most common occupations with labour shortages in 2022. The next most needed professions included metal, machinery and associated trades. In the United States, businesses in retail and wholesale of consumer goods reported close to 70% of job openings remaining unfilled, with close to 55% of roles unfilled in manufacturing and 45% in leisure and hospitality.
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“The international exchange program is a great opportunity for our emerging workforce to develop a universal set of skills needed for the most in-demand occupations worldwide. Having transferable skill sets creates a competitive edge for an instant boost in employability and opportunities to travel and work anywhere in the world,” Executive Director of the Global Apprenticeship Network, Australia (GAN) and the Apprenticeship Employment Network, Victoria (AEN), Gary Workman, says. "Australian apprentices will have the opportunity to experience how other countries work in the same industry and can bring back valuable first-hand knowledge that will assist their work when they return.”
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“Tradies are highly valued worldwide, especially as countries face elevated unemployment and tight labour markets. The problem causing trade shortages goes back to ’90s policies; school students were overwhelmingly pushed to university. There is a generational opportunity for businesses and policymakers to realise the importance of apprenticeships in Australia and worldwide to avoid the revolving door of skills shortages,” Mr Workman says.
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The program will cover travel, accommodation, insurance, and training costs to an estimated value of $10,000 per exchange. Itineraries will include attending a local training school focusing on OH&S and basic trade skills, job site tours where they will be assigned to an employer and commence on-site training and job shadowing, and a reflection project for further skill development. GAN-Australia are also interested to hear from Australian businesses willing to host an international apprentice locally.
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For more information on the international exchange program, visit GAN Australia.
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Victorian Training Awards - Nominations Closing Soon
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Be recognised for your hard work in 2023!
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There is just one week to go until nominations for the 2023 Victorian Training Awards close, at midnight on Friday 12 May.
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There will be no extensions beyond this date.
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As a key stakeholder of Victoria’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, you are aware of the history of these prestigious awards.
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In 2023, the Victorian Training Awards mark their 69th year of celebrating the outstanding achievements of apprentices, students, teachers, employers and training providers in the VET sector.
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Last year’s awards honoured the achievements of many outstanding organisations and individuals, with six Victorian representatives going on to achieve national success at the Australian Training Awards.
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You may want to nominate yourself, your students, your organisation, or someone else you know.
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Winners in select categories will also have the opportunity to represent Victoria at the Australian Training Awards in Tasmania in November.
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Australian Training Awards Nominations Are Now Open
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The Australian Training Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the vocational education and training sector.
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This year's Awards will be held in Hobart, Tasmania in November 2023.
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16 Awards categories will be presented at the Awards – eight categories are individual achievements and eight for businesses and registered training organisations.
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Individuals, businesses and registered training organisations can nominate directly to the Australian Training Awards for the following Direct Entry categories:
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- Outstanding Achievement in the VET and Skills Sector Award
- Innovation in VET Award
- Australian Apprenticeships Employer Award
- School Pathways to VET Award
- Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award
Nominations close 31 May 2023.
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Upcoming AEN Professional Development
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Managing Conflict with Confidence
Positive relationships and win/win outcomes are critical success contributors, and a range of conflicts can easily interrupt this. We must acquire the expertise and confidence to manage our emotional state effectively while in the heat of the moment to avoid negative effects on our wellbeing, morale and productivity.
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Date: Wednesday 5 July 2023
Time:10am – 1.30pm
Delivery: In Person
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African Cultural Awareness & Recruitment
Participants will gain an understanding of African beliefs, values, work/family values and how to work with African communities. Gain insight into the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support African apprentices/trainees.
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Date: Wednesday 11 July 2023
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and select the event. All prices include GST.
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Please login to the members area prior to purchasing tickets to access the members rate or to RSVP for a free event.
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NCVER Update
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Employment Outcomes Improve for International VET Students
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In 2022, a higher portion of international onshore VET students were employed after training compared with 2021.
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The latest NCVER report shows that in mid-2022, 83% of international onshore VET qualification completers were employed after training, up 7.5 percentage points from the same period in 2021. A total of 81.3% were employed in Australia, which was 8.5 percentage points higher than in the previous year.
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Overall, 73% of international onshore VET qualification completers had an improved employment status after training, an increase of 8.9 percentage points from 2021.
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Enabling Better VET Delivery in Regional Australia Requires Diverse and Flexible Approaches
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Making sure the VET sector serves regional, rural and remote Australia remains an ongoing policy priority. But what are the barriers and how can these be addressed?
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The latest NCVER research provides insights on how various stakeholders in the VET system perceive local skills requirements and the barriers faced by RTOs while delivering training in regional, rural and remote locations.
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Three main sets of barriers were identified, including trainer shortages, distance, and literacy and numeracy issues for students.
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The findings suggest that tailored and flexible approaches are necessary due to the diverse and unique characteristics of regional communities and industries.
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The research also found that many of the barriers identified, such as limited housing and job opportunities, do not fall under the responsibility of the VET sector. This highlights the need for a coordinated and holistic approach to regional development.
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To learn more and to access the reports please visit, NCVER.
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Retrenched Apprentices and Trainees Program
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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 963 participants have been supported to date.
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost employment are encouraged to register.
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Once registered, apprentices and trainees will be assisted by one of our program officers until placed with a host employer through a Group Training Organisation (GTO), or directly with an employer.
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If you have an apprenticeship position you would like to fill, please contact the AEN Office so we can forward potential candidates that meet your criteria.
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Do you want to be kept up to date with everything that’s happening with GAN Australia and the wider VET sector?
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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