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AEN Newsletter - 25 September 2025
Ai Unpacked: What it Means for Life, Work and the Future
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Driving Organisational Performance
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Chairing Productive Meetings
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AI Unpacked 2.0: from Theory to Practice
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Apprentice Training Awards
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Judging has concluded and finalist have been notified. This year, we’re preparing to celebrate an extraordinary group of nominees who represent the very best in apprentice and trainee talent across Victoria.
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It’s not just the numbers that make this year special though, as this year holds a special significance as we celebrate 40 Years of the AEN supporting apprentices, trainees, and the Group Training network across Victoria. Since 1985, we have remained committed to building a skilled, resilient workforce.
Keep an eye out, ticket sales are just around the corner! You won’t want to miss this celebration.
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Last Friday the prestigious Victorian Training Awards were held at centrepiece centre. The awards now in their 71st year, celebrates and recognizes the hard-working students, apprentices, trainees, teachers and organisations who contribute to Victoria's TAFE and training sector.
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The awards span across 14 individual, business and training provider categories.
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Employer Award for Apprenticeship Development
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NECA Education and Careers
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Industry Collaboration Award
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Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre Early Engagement Social Procurement Program
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The project was co-designed by Development Victoria, GROW, gforce Employment + Recruitment, and Built, with training delivered by Gordon TAFE.
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Victorian Trainee of the Year
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Rebecca Gibson, Certificate IV Civil construction (supervision)
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Victorian Apprentice of the Year
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Amber Leyshan – Certificate III Engineering Fabrication - Boilermaking
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Special mention to SMGT for having a finalist Nathaniel Allford in the Victorian Apprentice of the Year category.
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Congratulations to all the finalists and winners.
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WorkSafe Victoria have listed their workshops and events scheduled to support safety Month between 1-31 October 2025.
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There is a wide range of events and “Tradie Breakfasts” across the state to support greater awareness of OH&S.
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New Energy Access Approach
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The Victorian Government is introducing the Victorian Access Regime, a new framework to manage how energy generation and storage projects connect to the state’s electricity transmission network.
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- Support development in Renewable Energy Zones (REZs)
- Provide developers with more certainty and a clear path to grid access
- Ensure community engagement and deliver social and economic benefits to Traditional Owners, landholders, and local communities
To guide this, VicGrid has released three consultation documents:
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- Access and Connections Consultation Paper – outlines the new regime and transitional arrangements.
- Draft Grid Impact Assessment Guidelines – details the process for projects outside REZs.
- Draft Community Engagement and Social Value Guidelines – sets expectations for developers on community involvement and benefit-sharing.
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To read the documents and provide feedback visit VicGrid.
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The latest NCVER report shows continued growth in the number of students enrolled in nationally recognised training across Australia.
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- In 2024, 5.1 million students undertook some form of training, representing a 1.8% increase from 2023, the highest level since the collection began in 2015.
- Students enrolled in stand-alone subjects have risen by 35.9% since 2019. The most popular subjects nationally include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid and providing emergency life support. These subjects are closely tied to compliance and workplace-mandatory requirements, particularly within Health Care and Community Services sectors.
- Domestic government-funded students recorded an overall gradual shift towards higher level qualifications, with Certificate III accounting for 45.5% and Certificate IV 17.1% of all qualification enrolments.
- Qualification completions have shown steady growth, increasing by 10.9% since 2019, marking the highest level in the past decade.
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New Zealand Vocational Education and Training Research Forum
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Skills Group and BCITO are delighted to join forces to return NZVETRF as a unique national event on 17 - 18 November to showcase and disseminate new and emerging research and innovation in Vocational Education and Training.
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Since 2004, the NZVETRF has been the must-attend event for policy makers, researchers and practitioners engaged in vocational education, across all parts of the tertiary sector and industry.
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The vocational education sector is transforming through both policy and technological change. Knowing 'what works' and what is emerging is more critical than ever as a new network of provision for vocational education and training is established.
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Over a day and a half you'll hear from international and national keynote speakers, government and sector stakeholders, the learner voice, and debates on the hot topics, along with curated and competitively selected research and evidence presentations.
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Places are limited register now to secure your place at Aotearoa's pre-eminent cross-sector vocational education event.
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Researchers, practitioners, and policy makers are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at the Forum. As part of New Zealand's premier VET research platform, these contributions will help shape New Zealand’s future as our sector moves forward.
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2025 Events
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Join us for an engaging session exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence. This session offers a broad introduction to AI what it is, how it’s being used across different industries, and what it means for the future of work and everyday life.
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Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, the session will provide accessible insights into current applications, emerging trends, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI. No technical background is required just an interest in how this rapidly evolving technology is shaping the world around us.
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Date: Tuesday 29 September 2025
Time: 9:0am - 12:30pm
Delivery: AEN Office
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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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In this engaging workshop, leadership expert Martin Probst will equip you with practical tools to embed human-centred leadership within your organisation.
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Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: Online via Zoom
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There is no doubt that meetings play a pivotal role in the successful management of an organisation. But are your meetings as productive as they could be? Ineffective meetings can be a hidden expense and a source of frustration, whilst well-run meetings drive collaboration and productivity.
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This engaging session, led by award-winning facilitator Martin Probst, will provide insights into transforming unproductive meetings into efficient, creative sessions. It will assist you in establishing yourself as an expert in conducting meetings that are enjoyable, effective, and collaborative, delivering real outcomes.
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Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: Online via Zoom
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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 1,369 participants have been supported to date, with 82% being male and 18% female.
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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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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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