Skills Insight

We're researching what an ag trade apprenticeship might look like. After conducting 10 in-person workshops & 3 online sessions nationwide in Oct and Nov, we're inviting trainers, employers, employees and potential learners to participate in a brief survey. skillsinsight.com.au/project/ag-tra…

The @TheASTMA First Green educational and environmental program forms unique partnerships between golf courses and local schools, transforming the golf course into an outdoor classroom. ⛳ 🧪 ℹ️ astma.com.au/education/firs…

You still have another week to participate in Skills Insight’s survey about the potential benefits and key considerations for a potential ag trade apprenticeship program. Visit our website for more information and to participate! skillsinsight.com.au/news/ag-trade-…

Schools across the country have access to their own high-tech farm research station, through iFarm, which is a research station that allows students to investigate everything from food security to climate change. buff.ly/48QNVnv

Skills Insight is undertaking a research project into national wood machining qualifications and is encouraging those with experience in the industry to participate in a short survey skillsinsight.com.au/news/wood-mach…

Welcome 2024 and happy new year!🎉 In case you missed our news late last year DEWR has approved 8 projects. ℹ️ Find out more & how you can be involved. buff.ly/3NoRkBV 📩 to keep up to date with our projects subscribe to our newsletters. buff.ly/3RVQyNY

Engage Victoria is seeking feedback on the draft Animal Care and Protection Bill and its supporting regulations. You are welcome to make a submission or fill out a survey or both. buff.ly/3NVhGM3

You still have time to participate in Skills Insight's survey on the benefits and challenges of an agricultural trade apprenticeship program. We want to hear from you! buff.ly/3RU45po

At @StrathfieldSHS students get hands-on with an opportunity to participate in a new agriculture program. This excellent initiative introduces students to pathways that may inspire them to consider a career in agriculture. @AusGovEducation buff.ly/3GK5zO3

Forestry & sawmill business @onefortyone, which employs more than 500 people across NZ & Australia, has released a publication about its career program & shares inspiring stories about people who have worked there & gone through their careers programs. buff.ly/48mUSMO

@sunpork Autism and Agriculture program employs autistic people with high attention to detail in specialist animal care roles & has seen impressive results. It is a world first & currently being reviewed by Curtin University on behalf of the ACRC. buff.ly/47VKvjo

Lotus Glen prison farm provides inmates with a sense of purpose through the development of agricultural skills. Inmates can gain a Cert II in Rural Operations, equipping them with valuable skills for a successful return to their communities. ℹ️ abc.net.au/news/2023-11-1…

@JobsandSkillsAU released the VET Student Outcomes – Top 100 Courses. Which is a collaboration with @ABSStats and @NCVER . ℹ️ jobsandskills.gov.au/news/new-repor…

🌲 We wish you a wonderful festive season & happy new year🌲 Thank you for your support as we established the JSC for agribusiness, fibre, food, furnishing, animal and environment care. We look forward to working with you in the new year. 📆 22 Dec - 3 Jan

Arborists don’t grow on trees! 🌲🌳 Arboriculture Australia aims to spread the word about arboriculture as a rewarding career path for secondary and tertiary education students and job seekers looking for their first or next trade role. ℹ️ buff.ly/41p56u4

Skills Insight is grateful to the more than 100 stakeholders around the country who engaged with us about the latest round of feedback on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)! buff.ly/3Nq2UfS

Thank you for your contributions and support this year! The Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) have approved eight new projects to commence and we look forward to working with you on them in the new year! buff.ly/3NoRkBV

Daniel McNabb apprentice saw doctor from Caboolture was awarded the 2023 Camco Best Teamwork & Communication Award at the @tafensw Saw Technology Awards.🪚 It all started with work experience, then to an apprenticeship & Cert III in Saw Technology. buff.ly/3TlB20y

Congratulations to the 2023 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition winners and finalists. 📷 📽️ 🏆 Take a moment to see these incredible images and video of farm life behind the farm gate. #AGDAYAU @NationalFarmers photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNL…

Happy World Soil Day! 🌍💧🌱 This year is celebrating the role of soil & water as a source of life. WSD is an annual campaign that raises awareness of the importance of soil & water in a sustainable & resilient agrifood system. ℹ️buff.ly/3qkD7v5 #worldsoilday