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AEN Newsletter - 29 November 2024
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The AEN we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the 2024 Apprentice Training Awards last week.
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It was a truly memorable evening, and we are grateful for all the attendees for their involvement in making the event such a success. A special thank you to our sponsors and prize sponsors for all your support.
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The night was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, employers, and everyone within our network.
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We're excited to share the photos from the event, along with winner bios, are now available on the AEN website.
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The Big Skills for Big Build Course offers a unique opportunity to kick start a rewarding career in Victoria's growing construction industry, even if you have no prior qualifications.
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Over five days, participants will gain essential skills that employers are actively seeking for major infrastructure projects under Victoria's Big Build initiative.
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With a strong focus on employability skills and workplace readiness, participants will be prepared to enter the workforce and contribute to projects shaping the future of Victoria.
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Whether you're looking for an entry level position or seeking a pathway to further opportunities, this course equips you with the tools to succeed in a high demand industry, making it the perfect first step toward a fulfilling career in construction.
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The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are supporting thousands of Victorians to access free training for a rewarding career in construction with the announcement of more than 5,000 Fee-Free TAFE places in construction and housing sector courses late last week.
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The Federal Government is contributing $22.2 million in funding, partnering up with the Victorian Government to address critical skills shortages.
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From January 2025, 5,200 new Fee-Free TAFE places will be available to Victorians, including up to 1,300 pre-apprenticeship places.
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Across Australia, the Government is delivering 20,000 extra places in Free TAFE and VET construction places.
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These Fee-Free TAFE places will provide cost of living relief for thousands of Victorians to train in the housing and construction sector.
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Victorians have voted with their feet with 91,200 enrolments in Fee-Free TAFE courses, over 11,400 enrolments were in the Construction sector.
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The announcement comes as more than 508,000 Australians have enrolled in Fee-Free TAFE since its launch with 35,000 enrolments in the construction places across the country.
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The Australian Training Awards are the peak, national awards for excellence and best practice in vocational education and training (VET) and the federal Government congratulates the 75 finalists for the 2024 Australian Training Awards.
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On December 6, this year finalists will head to the National Convention Centre in Canberra where the winners will be crowned.
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For 30 years, the awards have recognised the achievements of apprentices, trainees, students, employers, educators and training providers.
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The finalists are competing for 16 national awards, across categories for individuals, businesses and registered training organisations.
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Head on over to GAN Australia and subscribe to the newsletter 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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