PwC’s Skills for Australia – Aligning Training and the Business Services Sector

PwC’s Skills for Australia will look to improve the alignment of training products to meet the needs of the...

PwC’s Skills for Australia will look to improve the alignment of training products to meet the needs of the Business Services sector. Request for consultation PwC’s Skills for Australia would like to invite you to attend a consultation session in relation to the review of training products within the Business Services...

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NRA delighted to support new apprentices program

The NRA is delighted to announce that it is partnering with employment organisation BUSY At Work to deliver a...

The NRA is delighted to announce that it is partnering with employment organisation BUSY At Work to deliver a new apprentice program called Industry Specialist Mentoring for Australian Apprentices (ISMAA) that will support over 40,000 apprentices nationwide. This will include intensive support to retail apprentices and trainees in the first...

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New employment incentives

The Queensland Government has announced additional employer incentives for employers. 1 January, the Government is offering payments of up...

The Queensland Government has announced additional employer incentives for employers. 1 January, the Government is offering payments of up to $20,000 for businesses to take on Mature Age Workers, through its Back to Work program Qld Government will be bringing around two of Youth Boost forward. The Honourable Shannon Fentiman...

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Opportunity to be involved: Business Services Training Package review

PwC’s Skills for Australia is seeking input from interested employers from the business industry, industry representatives, employees, teachers, trainers,...

PwC’s Skills for Australia is seeking input from interested employers from the business industry, industry representatives, employees, teachers, trainers, recruiters, students, and others who are passionate about improving Vocational Education Training (VET), and/or would like to provide feedback around industry trends, skills needs and training priorities in the projects...

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Youth Boost Payment initiative extended!

The Queensland Government have just announced they are extending their Youth Boost Payment initiative for a further six months,...

The Queensland Government have just announced they are extending their Youth Boost Payment initiative for a further six months, with applications now closing 30 June 2018. What is the Youth Boost Payment? Part of the QLD Government’s Back to Work scheme, the Youth Boost Payment provides financial support for eligible employers...

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Have your say on industry skills needs

SkillsIQ is conducting a national survey to look at workforce and skills issues and gain your feedback. All stakeholders are...

SkillsIQ is conducting a national survey to look at workforce and skills issues and gain your feedback. All stakeholders are encouraged to complete the survey and have your say. The data collected will be collated and provided to the relevant Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) and used to inform the development...

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Inclusion of people with disability in VET

There are 2.1 million people with a disability, of working age, in Australia. The reality is that education and employment...

There are 2.1 million people with a disability, of working age, in Australia. The reality is that education and employment outcomes for people with disability are well below the general population. In fact, barely half of this group is participating in the workforce. And of those who aren’t in the workforce,...

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NRA Training launches traineeship hotline

Retail traineeships combine training with working in a real job,  for a real wage. Retail trainees work towards the...

Retail traineeships combine training with working in a real job,  for a real wage. Retail trainees work towards the completion of a nationally recognised qualification while learning valuable skills at work and under the guidance of a training organisation. Upon completion, trainees will have a qualification to help them further...

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WorldSkills Australia in need of volunteers

WorldSkills Australia is seeking volunteers for the 2018 WorldSkills Australia National Championship to be held in Sydney at the...

WorldSkills Australia is seeking volunteers for the 2018 WorldSkills Australia National Championship to be held in Sydney at the International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour from 29 May to 7 June 2018. Volunteers are a vital part of the WorldSkills Australia story. When you give your time and skills, you’ll make...

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Feedback to Stakeholders Forums

The NSW Department of Industry are currently holding a series of Feedback to Stakeholders Forums – Changes to the...

The NSW Department of Industry are currently holding a series of Feedback to Stakeholders Forums – Changes to the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act and what it means for your business. On 13 September, the NSW Parliament amended the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act, 2001. The changes will mean better liaison between RTOs...

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Leadership Training – SALVOS LEAD Program

NRA has been working with Salvos Stores in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, SA, WA and NT to develop and deliver...

NRA has been working with Salvos Stores in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, SA, WA and NT to develop and deliver a Learning, Education and Development (LEAD) program for over 300 Area Managers and Store Managers. The program involves for each participant: One face to face delivery day every month One webinar...

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Queensland Tourism Workforce Plan 2017-20

Have your say on the future of your region’s tourism workforce Jobs Queensland worked extensively with industry stakeholders to...

Have your say on the future of your region’s tourism workforce Jobs Queensland worked extensively with industry stakeholders to develop the Queensland Tourism Workforce Plan 2017–20. Launched on 20 July 2017 by the Minister for Training and Skills, the Honourable Yvette D’Ath, the Plan outlines strategies to meet the...

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Bubbles & Beauties 2017

Suited to Success are hosting their annual charity fundraiser on Wednesday October 18 in Brisbane City Hall's amazing Main...

Suited to Success are hosting their annual charity fundraiser on Wednesday October 18 in Brisbane City Hall's amazing Main Auditorium! This year's glamorous evening, hosted by Rebecca Levingston (Host of Weekends - ABC Radio) will see over 1500 new and pre-loved designer clothes, shoes, bags and accessories for sale at...

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Training team continue to deliver successful workshops in rural towns

NRA Trainer, Robin, with student at a Visual Merchandising Workshop in St George, QLD. The NRA...

NRA Trainer, Robin, with student at a Visual Merchandising Workshop in St George, QLD. The NRA Training and Development team frequently travel across Australia to visit retailers, big and small, to deliver specialised knowledge and industry-specific expertise in order to grow their business. The team develop flexible...

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PwC Skills for Australia Research: Share your views

PwC's Skills for Australia is conducting important research into three cross-sectoral skills areas that have been identified by the...

PwC's Skills for Australia is conducting important research into three cross-sectoral skills areas that have been identified by the Federal Department of Education and Training as being at the forefront of growth and innovation - across multiple industries - in Australia. Input is currently being sought from stakeholders around...

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Opportunity for Brisbane employers to ‘trial before you hire’

Through our current Ready for Retail course, we have six enthusiastic,  job ready participants that will be looking for...

Through our current Ready for Retail course, we have six enthusiastic,  job ready participants that will be looking for work experience placements in and around the Kingston, Brisbane area. The students we have on our course are: Job ready Trained in Certificate II in Retail Dedicated and reliable Strive to...

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