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AEN Newsletter - 17 Janurary 2025
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Apprenticeship Employment Network & TAFE Gippsland Workshop
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AEN Annual Apprenticeship Luncheon
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks Workshop
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QA Standards & OHS Network Meeting
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Welcome Back
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We hope you enjoyed a well-deserved break as we gear up for what promises to be an action-packed year.
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Like most years, 2025 will again be a busy year with many events and government announcements already planned.
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The AEN will continue to keep everyone up to date and promote the latest news each week.
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- Federal Election - early this year
- GTO Reimbursement Program
- Victorian GTO Funding Programs
- AEN Apprenticeship Luncheon - Keynote speaker Hon. Andrew Giles, Federal Skills Minister
- AEN Mid-Year Conference
- Implementation of the Victorian Apprenticeship Taskforce recommendations
A reminder to send through any good news stories or events that you would like us to promote.
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Submissions for the newsletter can be sent weekly to info@aen.org.au
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Victorian Shadow Cabinet Announced
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Recently the Victorian Liberal Party announced its new shadow Cabinet.
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- MP Leader of the Liberal Party
- Leader of the Opposition
- Shadow Minister for Small and Medium Business
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GTO Reimbursement Program
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Recently DEWR announced the Group Training Organisation Reimbursement Program which will commence from 1 January 2025 as part of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System.
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The program is capped at 400 reimbursement places nationally, and up to 20 reimbursed placements per GTO. 20% of the reimbursed placements per GTO will be reserved for women Australian Apprentices. The reimbursed placement will expire (and therefore cannot be transferred) if the host placement comes to an end within the payment period (expiring at 52 weeks).
Eligibility:
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- Determined by the Apprentice Connect Australia Provider
- GTO must be listed on the Group Training National Register and adhere to the National Standards
- GTO must be compliant with the National Standards for GTOs in the relevant State or Territory as of 1 January 2025
- Must not be in receipt of an equivalent State or Territory incentive that offsets or reduces GTO service fees in respect of the same Australian Apprenticeship.
- The program is designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) (199 employees or less) to access Group Training Organisation (GTO) services by alleviating financial barriers to take advantage of these services
- Provides payments that are intended to reimburse some, or all the cost associated with GTO services for the SME (service placement fees / charge out rate)
- Targets SMEs that have not directly engaged or hosted an apprentice through a GTO within the last two years
- SMEs to access a payment value of $100 per week, and up to $5,200 (GST inclusive) over 52 weeks
- $1,300 payment 13 weeks from when the hosting arrangement commenced, with subsequent $1,300 payments on the 26, 39 and 52 weeks from that date
- Will be administered through ADMS
- Additional to any non-equivalent incentive payment/s. E.G: commencement incentives, completion incentives, or wage subsidies
Demonstrating how to claim the new GTO reimbursement.
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Thursday 23 January 2.00pm- 3.00pm AEDT
Join the GTO reimbursement payment information session
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For more information including fact sheet, FAQ's and Incentive Guidelines visit DEWR.
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About 170 million new jobs will be created by global macro trends this decade.
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That’s according to a new report from the World Economic Forum that delves into the future of work over the next five years.
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The Future of Jobs Report 2025 finds that, driven by technological development, the green transition, economic and demographic shifts, the global labour market is being reshaped.
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The jobs created are equivalent to 14% of today’s employment. Alongside, 92 million roles will be displaced by these same trends. This means there will be a net employment increase of 78 million jobs.
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So what will those jobs be and what skills will people need to possess to land one of them?
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To find out, the report surveyed more than 1,000 of the largest employers around the world, representing 22 industry clusters and more than 14 million workers.
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On 5 December 2024, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, announced the forecast WorkFoundations grant opportunity.
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WorkFoundations, one of the initiatives in the Paid Employment Pathways package announced in the 2024–25 Federal Budget, will invest $10 million to assist job seekers with complex barriers to employment to build their work readiness, with funding for social enterprises and businesses to deliver paid employment placements of up to 6 months with tailored, wrap around services.
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WorkFoundations, implemented via an open, competitive grant opportunity, will fund projects that:
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- Assist job seekers with complex vocational and/or non-vocational barriers to build their work readiness in a nurturing work environment; and
- Provide tailored wrap around services to address their barriers to employment; gaining real life experience in jobs that suit their skills,
The WorkFoundations open-competitive grant round opened on 14 January 2025 and will close on 11 February 2025.
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This grant opportunity will enable social enterprises and businesses to provide tailored, paid employment placements with integrated wrap around services for eligible job seekers with complex barriers to employment. Rollout of the program’s grant activities will commence from 1 July 2025.
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At Jobs and Skills Australia, collaboration is central to everything they do. It is especially critical in shaping the annual work plans, which define priorities and guide ongoing focus and efforts.
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The organisation is committed to providing evidence based advice that addresses Australia’s current and future workforce and skills needs.
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To achieve this, we are seeking your valuable input to help shape the 2025-26 work plan. Your feedback is vital in ensuring the 2025-26 work plan reflects the priorities that matter most to you.
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The annual work plans outline the key outcomes and priorities for each financial year, including major studies, research and analytic projects.
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Informed by consultation with our stakeholders, Jobs & Skills Australia is pursuing five strategic Commissioner’s outcomes across its work program to deliver on its legislative remit:
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- Fostering inclusive participation
- Understanding today’s workforce
- Shaping Australia’s future workforce
- Optimising pathways and system architecture, and
- Activating an informed dialogue.
Creating a thriving labour market where all Australians can reach their full potential requires collaboration, shared insights, and innovative strategies. Together, we can shape a stronger, more resilient workforce to meet the challenges of the future.
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Jobs and Skills Australia welcomes feedback on this consultation paper by Friday 28 February 2025 at 5.00pm AEDT.
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The link provides you with 3 options to make a submission:
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- Complete the survey questions
- Complete the survey questions and upload a separate submission
- Upload a separate submission only
The submissions that are received from this public consultation will inform the development of key areas of focus and priorities for the Jobs and Skills Australia 2025-26 work plan.
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Worksafe Victoria is hosting their awards from almost 150 nominations, 21 finalists have been shortlisted across six award categories for the annual accolades, which celebrate initiatives in workplace health and safety and return to work.
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The awards will feature a record six finalists in the Health and Safety Representative of the Year category and also highlight important achievements in the prevention of workplace mental injury and getting injured workers back to safe and sustainable employment.
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The winners of the 35th Annual WorkSafe Awards will be announced at an event at the Park Hyatt Melbourne on 27 February.
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Becoming Change Agile to Master Uncertainty (only 5 spots left)
The misuse of alcohol and drugs has a significant negative impact on Australian business. It is a work health and safety matter demanding attention of both workers and management.
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Learn about the following topics:
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- Drug and alcohol misuse in Australia, economic burden and social impact
- Overview of commonly misused legal and illicit drugs
- Standard drink sizes (and tips for managing alcohol consumption)
- What it means to present ‘fit for work’
Date: Thursday 20 February 2025
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Driving Organisational Performance
Driving organisational performance requires more than just meeting targets – it’s about cultivating a human-centred culture that positively influences every aspect of the organisation. From reputation and customer service to employee motivation and retention, culture is a key driver of success. Strong leadership, rooted in self-awareness, empathy, and accountability, is essential to build a sustainable environment of trust and collaboration.
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Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Presenting with Intent & Impact
Many of us struggle with public speaking or addressing even small groups. However, the ability to assertively communicate and maintain professional credibility can significantly influence our success. Overcoming nerves, connecting with the audience, and delivering a message with confidence are essential skills in today’s professional environment.
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Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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The 2025 Skills Conference is held in Sydney on Tuesday, 24th June 2025.
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Hosted by the Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT, this annual event dives into key topics around apprenticeships and traineeships for 2025.
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If you are a member of AEN in Victoria you can access exclusive AEN member rates for the conference.
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Use the code AEN2025 during registration. Don’t wait! This offer is available for a limited time!
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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